1,3-Dichloropropene
Synonyms: cis-1,3-Dichloropropene
CAS Number: 10061-01-5
Sources of exposure:
Agricultural soil fumigants, pre-plant soil treatments, fumigant drift, and air near treated agricultural fields
Description:
1,3-Dichloropropene is a volatile chlorinated compound used as a soil fumigant to control plant-parasitic nematodes before crops are planted. It can evaporate from treated soil, making inhalation an important potential exposure pathway near application sites.
Health concerns:
Immunotoxicity & Allergens
May impact immune system function or cause allergic reactions.
Irritant
May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.
Ecotoxicity
May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.
References
- US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
- US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.