Octylisothiazolinone
Agent Name
Octylisothiazolinone
CAS Number
26530-20-1
Formula
C11-H19-N-O-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2-Octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone; 2-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; Kathon 4200; Kathon 893; Kathon 893F; Kathon LM; Kathon LP preservative; Kathon SP 70; Micro-chek 11; Micro-chek 11D; Micro-chek skane; Microbicide M-8; Octhilinone; Pancil; Pancil-T; RH 893; Skane 8; Skane M-8; Skane M8; Vinylzene IT 3000DIDP; 2-Octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one; 2-Octyl-3-isothiazolone; 3(2H)-Isothiazolone, 2-octyl-; 4-Isothiazolin-3-one, 2-octyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Clear dark amber liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a preservative in polishes, paints, cleaners, adhesives, and metalworking fluids; Also used in wood and leather preservatives; [Kanerva, p. 1821]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers using products containing this preservative; [Kanerva, p. 1821] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] See "ISOTHIAZOLINONES."
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.05 mg/m3, inhalable fraction
Vapor Pressure
3.68E-05 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 2,000 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]; Flash point > 200 deg F;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: