1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE

CHEMICAL PROFILES|Chemical Profile

Chemical:	1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE
CAS Number:	95-50-1

Chemical Profile for 1,2-DICHLOROBENZENE (CAS Number: 95-50-1)

Human Health Hazards

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Chemical Use Profile

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Regulatory Coverage

Basic Testing to Identify Chemical Hazards

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Human Health Hazards

Health Hazard Reference(s)

Recognized: --
Suspected: Endocrine Toxicant RTECS

Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant RTECS

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Hazard Rankings

More hazardous than most chemicals in 5 out of 12 ranking systems.

Ranked as one of the most hazardous compounds (worst 10%) to ecosystems.

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Chemical Use Profile

This is a high volume chemical with production exceeding 1 million pounds annually in the U.S.

Used in at least 1 industry.

Used in consumer products, building materials or furnishings that contribute to indoor air pollution.

Used in pesticide products.

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Rank Chemicals by Reported Environmental Releases in the United States

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Regulatory Coverage

On at least 7 federal regulatory lists.

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Basic Testing to Identify Chemical Hazards

Eight basic tests to identify chemical hazards have been conducted and are publicly available for this chemical.
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Information Needed for Safety Assessment

Possesses all the data required for safety assessment.

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