Chloroprene

Toxic, possibly carcinogenic, monomer of neoprene, a synthetic rubber; causes damage to skin, lungs, CNS, kidneys, liver, blood cells and fetuses. Synonym: 2-chlorobutadiene.

Year introduced: 1991(1979)

Date introduced: May 1, 1978

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.326.271.665.146.280

MeSH Unique ID: D002737

Registry Number: 126-99-8

Previous Indexing:

• Butadienes (1966-1978)
• Neoprene (1975-1978)

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Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Acyclic
Alkenes
Polyenes
Alkadienes
Chloroprene