Dichloramine T
Agent Name
Dichloramine T
CAS Number
473-34-7
Formula
C7-H7-Cl2-N-O2-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Benzyl p-sulfondichloramide; N,N-Dichloro-p-toluenesulfonamide; N,N-Dichloro-p-toluolsulfonamide; Peraktivin; p-Toluenesulfone dichloramide; Benzenesulfonamide, N,N-dichloro-4-methyl-; N,N-Dichlorotoluene-4-sulphonamide; p-Toluenesulfonamide, N,N-dichloro- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] N,N-Dichloro-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide; p-Toluenesulfonic acid dichloramide; [Merck Index] UN1479
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Solid with a strong odor of chlorine; [Merck Index] Yellow solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a germicide and antibacterial agent; [Merck Index]
Comments
Decomposed by air losing chlorine; [Merck Index] A strong oxidizer that may cause fire or explosion; A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See Chloramine-T
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: