TCP / DCP - Workplace Safety Applications Note

TCP (1,2,3- Trichloropropane) and DCP (2,3- Dichloropene) are liquid compounds from the group of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, defined as carcinogenic and mutagenic at low concentrations already. Due to the pretty high vapor pressure of these liquids, a significant health- risk is created by handling. TCP and DCP are widely used as chemical precursors in production processes for the synthesis of various products, such as chlorinated solvents and Agrochemicals. Furthermore DCP is also used as a Monomer.