Agent Name | 1,1,1-Trichloro-3,4-epoxybutane |
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CAS Number | 3083-25-8 |
Formula | C4-H5-Cl3-O |
Major Category | Plastics & Rubber |
Synonyms | 1,2-Epoxy-4,4,4-trichlorobutane; 4,4,4-Trichloro-1,2-butylene oxide; 4,4,4-Trichloro-1,2-epoxybutane; Butane, 1,1,1-trichloro-3,4-epoxy-; Butane, 1,2-epoxy-4,4,4-trichloro-; Oxirane, (2,2,2-trichloroethyl)-; Trichlorobutylene oxide; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Epoxides |
Description | Yellow liquid; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses | Used as a solvent and to make polymers and flame retardant resins; [HSDB] |
Comments | Causes dyspnea and convulsions in lethal-dose inhalation studies of rats; A mutagen and severe skin irritant; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: "irritants"; [HSDB] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CAMEO] |
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Lethal Concentration | LCLo (rat) = 200,000 mg/m3/1h |
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Neurotoxin | Other CNS Neurotoxin |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |