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Chloroprene: A possible carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) primarily used in the production of the elastomer polychloroprene (neoprene).
The US government in 2000 classified chloroprene as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen." In laboratory animal studies of chloroprene, cancer was observed in multiple organs of multiple species following long-term inhalation exposures.
Library > Literature & Language > Dictionary ( klôr ' É™-prÄ“n ' , klÅr ' - ) n. A colorless liquid, C 4 H 5 Cl, that polymerizes to neoprene. [ CHLORO- + (ISO)PRENE
Hazard Summary-Created in April 1992; Revised in January 2000. Exposure to chloroprene is primarily occupational. Symptoms reported from acute (short-term) human ...
chloroprene (klÅr`É™prÄ“n') or 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene, colorless liquid organic compound used in the synthesis of neoprene and certain other rubbers rubber, any ...
noun a colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid, C 4 H 5 Cl, usually produced by the reaction of vinylacetylene with hydrochloric acid, that polymerizes to neoprene ...
Home > Material Profiles > Chloroprene Chloroprene. ASTM D1418, ISO 1629 Designation: CR. ASTM D2000, SAE J200 Type/Class: BC, BE. Standard Color: Black. Trade Names: