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Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPLs)

Chemistry and Behavior

Halogenated Alkanes

Propanes

Table 1 presents common physical/chemical properties of the profiled halogenated propanes. Both of these chemicals are expected to be highly mobile in the subsurface. Neither is expected to bioaccumulate. Although both are subject to anaerobic biodegradation, neither is expected to biodegrade in an aerobic environment (Cohen and Mercer 1993).

Table 1.
Common Physical/Chemical Properties of Selected Halogenated Propanes
Chemical Specific Gravity (g/cc) Solubility (mg/L) Vapor Pressure (mmHg) Henry's Constant (atm-m3/mol) Log Koc Log Kow
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane 2.050 1,230 0.58 1.47 e-04 2.17 2.26
1,2-Dichloropropane 1.560 2,700 49.67 2.07 e-03 1.67 1.99

For references and temperatures see individual chemical profiles

For Further Information

DNAPL Site Evaluation Adobe PDF Logo
Cohen, R. and J. Mercer. EPA 600-R-93-022, 369 pp, 1993