Single dose oral toxicity is moderate. Excessive vapor concentrations are readily attainable and may cause serous adverse effects, even death. Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract and lungs. For hazard communication purposes under OSHA Standard 20 CFR Par 1910.1200, 1,3-dichloropropene is listed as a potential carcinogen by IARC and NTP Has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals by the oral route. Inhalation exposure resulted in an increase in the normal occurrence of benign lung tumors in male mice.
Birth defects are unlikely.
Even exposures having an adverse effect on the mother should have no effect on the fetus. In animal studies, has been shown not to interfere with reproduction. Results of mutagenicity tests in animals have been negative. Irrigate with flowing water immediately and continuously for 15 minutes. Consult medical personnel.