1,2-Dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane

Synonyms

Glutaronitrile, 2-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-; Methyldibromo glutaronitrile; 1,2-Dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane; 1-Bromo-1-(bromomethyl)-1,3-propanedicarbonitrile; 2-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)glutaronitrile; 2-Bromo-2-bromoethylglutaronitrile; BBMG; Bromothalonil; MDBGN; Metacide 38; Methyldibromoglutaronitrile; Pentanedinitrile, 2-bromo-2-(bromomethyl)-; Tektamer; Tektamer 38; Tektamer 38AD; Tuopai DM 01; 2-Bromo-2-(bromomethyl)pentanedinitrile; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Other Nitrogen Compounds

Description

Crystals with a pungent odor; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Euxyl K-400 is a biocide used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, glues, paints, and metalworking fluids. Sensitization reported in masseurs, a beautician, an offset printer, machinists, and a hospital cleaner; [Kanerva, p. 1795]

Comments

One of the two chemical components of Euxyl K400, the mixture contains 20% 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane and 80% phenoxyethanol. The former chemical is thought to be the skin sensitizer in the biocide, Euxyl K400. [Kanerva, p. 1795] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK]

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

0.00025 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) > 13,000 mg/m3/4h

Explanatory Notes

"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]

Reference Link #2

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Dressing Hair
• Metal Machining
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides