CAS Number: 79-46-9. A colorless liquid with a mild odor. It is
used as a solvent for organic compounds, coatings, inks, dyes,
adhesives, and vinyl resins. It improves drying time, insures
more complete solvent release, provides better flow
characteristics, and insures greater pigment dispersion. It is
also used as an additive in explosives, propellants, and fuels
(in racing cars). It also has limited use as a paint and varnish
remover.
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2-Nitropropane is used primarily as a solvent. Severe liver
damage, as well as some kidney damage, has been observed in
workers poisoned from acute (short-term) inhalation exposure to
2-nitropropane. Chronic (long-term) inhalation exposure to
2-nitropropane has caused nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe
headaches, and pulmonary irritation in workers. Liver effects
have been observed in animals chronically exposed to
2-nitropropane by inhalation. No information is available on the
reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects of
2-nitropropane in humans. In one animal study, liver tumors were
observed in rats. EPA has classified 2-nitropropane as a Group
B2, probable human carcinogen.