Diiodomethyl p-tolyl sulfone

Synonyms

1-((Diiodomethyl)sulfonyl)-4-methylbenzene; 1-(Diiodomethyl)sulfonyl-4-methyl benzene; Amical 48; Benzene, 1-((diiodomethyl)sulfonyl)-4-methyl-; p-((Diiodomethyl)sulphonyl)toluene; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Biocides/Disinfectants

Description

Tan solid; [Reference #1] Tan odorless powder; [Dow Chemical MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used as algaecide/bactericide/fungicide for preservation of paints, air duct and fire-retardant coatings, pigment dispersions, inks, emulsions, extender slurries, adhesives, caulks, sealants, rubbers, plastic, textiles, leather, paper and paperboard, and wood; [Reference #1]

Comments

In animal studies: corrosive to eyes, mild to moderate skin irritant, and not a skin sensitizer; Developmental and reproductive effects observed in rats at doses highly toxic to the mothers; The release of iodine is associated with dystocia, changes in parental thyroid and pituitary, and decreased survival and weights of offspring; Thyroid effects in animal studies include degeneration in 90-day study of dogs and histopathological changes in rat reproductive studies; [Reference #1]

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

1.87E-06 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) = 960 mg/m3/4hr

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Applying Wood Preservatives
• Leather Tanning and Processing
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Pulp and Paper Processing
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing)
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides
• Working with Glues and Adhesives