3-Bromo-1-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
Agent Name
3-Bromo-1-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
CAS Number
126-06-7
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: