bis(2-chloroethyl) ether
CAS 111-44-4 · C4H8Cl2O
Hazard classDanger — Health hazard, Toxic
PictogramsHealth hazardToxic
H-statements- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H330 Fatal if inhaled
- H310 Fatal in contact with skin
- H300 Fatal if swallowed
Common uses (US EPA CDR)IntermediateSolventSurfactant (surface active agent)Corrosion inhibitorCleaning agent
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL Ca D TWA 5 ppm (30 mg/m3) ST 10 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 15 ppm (90 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH Ca [100 ppm]Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms2,2'-Dichlorodiethyl ether · 2-Chloroethyl ether · BIS(2-CHLOROETHYL) ETHER · 1-Chloro-2-(2-chloroethoxy)ethane · Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether · Chlorex · DCEE · Chloroethyl ether
Molecular weight143.01 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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