1-Bromopropane n-Propyl Bromide

Short version:

• It is a neurotoxicant..
• It is listed under Prop. 65 as a reproductive toxicant.
• It causes sterility in both male and female test animals and harms developing fetuses. It can
  damage nerves, causing weakness, pain, numbness, and paralysis.
• It has a strong odor and is a more volatile compound than Perk, thus increasing its potential for nuisance problems and exposure to near-by residents.
• In their 13th report of carcinogens (2014) the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services listed it as
  “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen”.
• It has not undergone formal evaluation for identification as a Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC).

Full version:

Health and Environmental Impacts
According to the California Department of Health Services, this solvent is a neurotoxicant and reproductive toxicant, and is listed under Proposition 65 as such. It causes sterility in both male and female test animals, and harms developing fetuses. It can damage nerves, causing weakness, pain, numbness, and paralysis. 1-Bromopropane has a strong odor and is a more volatile compound than Perc, thus increasing its potential for nuisance problems and exposure to near-by residents. In their 13th Report on Carcinogens (2014), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NTP listed 1-Bromopropane as “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.” This finding is supported by the clear evidence of carcinogenicity in both female rats and mice in their study. This compound has not undergone formal evaluation for identification as a Toxic Air Contaminant (TAC).

All solvents adopted by the California OEHHA have been determined to create hazardous waste.