| Document ID (ISN) | 67496 |
| CIS number |
96-1796 |
| ISBN(s) |
3-7776-0716-9 |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
BUA Report 155
|
| Author(s) |
Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) - Advisory Committee on Existing Chemicals of Environmental Relevance (BUA) |
| Title |
1,2-Dichloropropane |
| Bibliographic information |
S. Hirzel Verlag, P.O. Box 10 10 61, 70009 Stuttgart, Germany, 1996. xviii, 151p. 335 ref. Price: DEM 88.00. |
| Abstract |
Conclusions of this criteria document, translation of a report finalized in October 1994: ingestion of 1,2-dichloropropane (propylene dichloride) by humans causes functional hepatic and renal disorders, haemolytic anaemia, metabolic acidosis, heart muscle weakness and shock; ingestion of large amounts can be fatal. Dermal contact can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Based on animal studies, the substance is classified as having carcinogenic potential. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Germany; ecotoxicology; toxicology; propylene dichloride |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
toxic effects; literature survey; renal dysfunction; hepatic disorders; criteria document; carcinogenic effects; legislation; translation; eczema |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Pollution control
Halogenated hydrocarbons
|
