1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one
Agent Name
1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one
Alternative Name
BIT
CAS Number
2634-33-5
Formula
C7-H5-N-O-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
BIT; 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one; 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one; IPX; Proxan; Proxel PL; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Sources/Uses
Used as a preservative in manufacturing, metalworking fluids, pottery molding, plumbing, printing, and laboratory analysis; Used as a preservative in vinyl gloves; [Kanerva, p. 1755]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers using this preservative, mainly in manufacturing industries (paint, paper, rubber, and air fresheners); [Kanerva, p. 1755] Occupational asthma reported in a chemical worker; [Malo] See "ISOTHIAZOLINONES."
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]
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Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: