Bis(2-chloromethyl) Ether
CAS Number
542-88-1Synonym
BCME; Bis-CME; Chloromethyl ether; Dichlorodimethyl ether; Dichloromethyl ether; Oxybis(chloromethane)
Occurrence/Use
Research chemical, lab reagent. Formerly used in manufacture of polymers, but it is no longer used commercially in the US.
Cancer Potency Information
Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 1.3 E-2 |
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Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 4.6 E+1 |
Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 4.6 E+1 |
Comments/References: |
OEHHA 2009. Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Technical Support Document for Cancer Potencies. Appendix B. Chemical-specific summaries of the information used to derive unit risk and cancer potency values. Updated 2011. |
Air
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Date of Listing: |
Safe Harbor Levels
Cancer |