Unsaturated Halogenated Hydrocarbons

This chapter contains details on 12 unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The considered chemicals are 1,3-dichloropropene, cis- and trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, dichloroacetylene, allyl chloride, hexachlorobutadiene, β-chloropropene, vinylidene chloride, vinyl chloride, vinyl bromide, vinyl fluoride, trichloroethylene, and tetrachloroethylene. These compounds are used as fumigants, pesticides, solvents, and chemical intermediates. This chapter follows the outline determined for compounds and includes physical and chemical properties, production and use, exposure assessment, toxic effects (experimental animal and epidemiology studies), standards, regulations, and guidelines, and studies on environmental impact. Keywords: allyl chloride; β-chloroprene; dichloroacetylene; 1,2-dichloroethylene; 1,3-dichloropropene; hexachlorobutadiene; tetrachloroethylene; trichloroethylene; toxicity; vinyl bromide; vinyl chloride; vinyl fluoride; vinylidene chloride