[A colorless, liquid halogenated hydrocarbon. Bromodichloromethane is used in the synthesis of chemicals and as a reagent in laboratory research. This substance is also found as a by-product in chlorinated water. Bromodichloromethane is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05) ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0054119) =Organic Chemical; Hazardous or Poisonous Substance