1,3+Dichlorobenzene

1,3-Dichlorobenzene, also known as m-dichlorobenzene, is a yellowish liquid with an aromatic odor. It is used to make herbicides, insecticides, medicine, and dyes, and can bind well with soil and other sediments. People can be exposed to this type of dichlorobezine through inhalation, contact to the skin and eyes, and ingestion. It can be found in drinking water, as well as foods such as beef, pork, chicken, eggs, baked goods, soft drinks, butter, peanut butter, fruits, vegetables, and fish. It can cause coughing, drowsiness, nausea, sore throat, vomiting, edema, pain, burning, and dirrahea. Its CAS number 541-73-1 and its chemical formula is C6 H4 CL2. There is not too much known about the health effects of 1,3- dichlorobenzene and it has not been tested for its potential to cause cancer. Scientists do know that it can cause thyroid and pituitary problems, and that the risk of having any problem is presented is a drinking water or air concentration providing cancer risks of 1 in 10,000, 1 in 100,000 or 1 in 1,000,000. If this compound is spilled, it is important to collect the leakage and the spilled liquid in sealable containers. Use sand to absorb the remaining liquid and remove it to a safe place. Is important to not let this chemical enter the environment.



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