3-Chloro-2-methylpropene

CAS Number

563-47-3

Synonym

3-Chloroisobutylene; gamma-Chloroisobutylene, Methallyl Chloride

Occurrence/Use

Chemical intermediate in production of insecticides, plastics, and pharmaceuticals; textile and perfume additive

3-Chloro-2-methylpropene

Cancer Potency Information

Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: 4.0 E-5
Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 1.4 E-1
Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: 1.4 E-1
Comments/References:

OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens.

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: Currently listed

Cancer

Cancer - Listing Mechanism
State's Qualified Experts
Listed as causing : Listed as causing: Cancer
Date of Listing:

Safe Harbor Levels

No Significant Risk Level (NSRL)
5 µg/day
Cancer
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 1992

Documents, Presentations, and Publications

Cancer: