3-Bromo-1-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
Agent Name
3-Bromo-1-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
Formula
C5-H6-Br-Cl-N2-O2
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2,4-Imidazolidinedione, 3-bromo-1-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-; Hydantoin, 3-bromo-1-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-; 3-Bromo-1-chloro-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione; 3-Bromo-1-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione; [ChemIDplus] UN3085
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
White solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a germicide and fungicide in water treatment, a disinfectant, a halogenating agent, an ionic type catalyst, and a selective oxidant; [HSDB]
Comments
Severe irritant when tested in rabbit eye; Causes somnolence and dyspnea in lethal-dose inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] Severely irritating to skin and eyes; Emergency treatment: "irritants"; [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline]
Vapor Pressure
6.6E-06 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 1,880 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: