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Chloroprene
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Definition
: Toxic, possibly carcinogenic, monomer of neoprene, a synthetic rubber; causes damage to skin, lungs, CNS, kidneys, liver, blood cells and fetuses. Synonym: 2-chlorobutadiene.
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Source
Drugs
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2,3-
dichloro-
1,3-
butadiene
1653-19-6
Chloroprene/*analogs & derivatives.
Gig Tr Prof Zabol 1992;(9-10):34-5