| chloroprene | <chemical> 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene. Toxic, possibly carcinogenic, monomer of neoprene, a synthetic rubber; causes damage to skin, lungs, CNS, kidneys, liver, blood cells and foetuses. Synonym: 2-chlorobutadiene. Chemical name: 1,3-Butadiene, 2-chloro- (12 Dec 1998) |
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