| Summary: | The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties. 1,2-Dichloropropane (CAS Registry Number 78-87-5) is a colorless liquid belonging to a class of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It has a chloroform-like odor and evaporates quickly at room temperature.1,2-Dichloropropane is used in the United States as a chemical intermediate and in the manufacture of chlorinated and industrial solvents. A few consumer products contain 1,2-dichloropropane, including household stain removers and waxes and sealants for natural stone and other surfaces. Before the early1980s, 1,2-dichloropropane was used in farming as a soil fumigant. Most of the 1,2-dichloropropanereleased into the environment ends up in the air or groundwater. The greatest potential for the general population to be exposed to 1,2-dichloropropane is through inhalation of contaminated ambient air and consumption of contaminated drinking water. The general population may also be exposed while using consumer products containing 1,2-dichloropropane. Occupational exposure to 1,2-dichloropropane may result during its production, use in chemical reactions, use as an industrial solvent, and disposal of processing wastes containing the chemical. Workers involved in cleaning up hazardous waste or spill sites that contain 1,2-dichloropropane may potentially be exposed
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