Used as a solvent, in the manufacture of insecticides, and for treating sweet potatoes before planting. May cause nausea, vomiting, pains in head and chest, stupefaction. Irritates mucous membranes and causes kidney and liver degeneration.

DUI

D005023 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0007899

CAS

Ethanol, 2-chloro-

Previous indexing

Alcohol, Ethyl (1969-1974); Chlorine (1971-1974)

History note

91(75); was see under CHLOROHYDRINS 1975-90

Public note

91; was see under CHLOROHYDRINS 1975-90