1,2-Dichloropropane

CAS Number

78-87-5

Synonym

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.

More information about 1,2-Dichloropropane

California Public Health Goals Data

Update Date:	02/01/1999
Public Health Goal (mg/L):	0.0005
Health Risk Category:	Carcinogenicity
Cancer Risk at Public Health Goal:	0.000001
CA Maximum Contaminant Level (mg/L):	0.005
Cancer Risk at Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):	0.00001
Public Health Goal Technical Support Document:	12dcpf.pdf
Related Downloads:	Response to Comments on PHG for 1,2-Dichloropropane
California PHG Comments:	OEHHA 2013. Health Risk Information for Public Health Goal Exceedance Reports