1,2-Dichloropropane
CAS Number
78-87-5Synonym
1,2-DCP; Dichloro-1,2-propane; Propylene chloride; Propylene dichloride
Occurrence/Use
Chemical intermediate in production of carbon tetrachloride and perchloroethylene; industrial solvent for fats, oils, resins, waxes, and rubber. No longer used as pesticide fumigant in the US.
| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: |
1.0 E-5
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| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: |
3.6 E-2
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| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: |
3.6 E-2
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| Comments/References: |
Proposition 65
| Cancer: |
Currently listed
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| Listed as causing: |
Cancer
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| Date of Listing: |
01/01/1990
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| Basis for Listing: |
Authoritative Bodies-US Environmental Protection Agency
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| No Significant Risk Level (NSRL): |
9.7 µg/day
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: |
2004
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Public notices related to this chemical:
- Notice of Amendments to Text of Regulations, Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Sections 12705 and 12805
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Title 22, California Code of Regulations, Proposed Amendment To Section 12705 and Section 12805
- Availability of Final Data Summaries and Priorities for Chemicals With Respect to Their Potential to Cause Birth Defects or Other Reproductive Harm
- Availability of the Draft Data Summaries and Draft Priorities for Chemicals with Respect to Their Potential to Cause Birth Defects or Other Reproductive Harm
Water
| Health Risk Category: |
Carcinogenicity
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| Public Health Goal (mg/L): |
0.0005
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| Public Health Goal - Download: | |
| Cancer Risk at PHG: |
0.000001
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| MCL value (mg/L): |
0.005
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| Cancer Risk at MCL: |
0.00001
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| Last PHG Revision : |
1999
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| California PHG Comments: |