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DBCP

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DBCP (1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane), also known as Nemafume®, Fumazone®, and Nemagon®, is a nematicidal fumigant. Its structure and properties are shown in Table 1.

This Health Advisory is based on information in USEPA (1985a), except for Section I, based on USEPA (1983).

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