2-Hydroxypropyl methanethiosulfonate
Agent Name
2-Hydroxypropyl methanethiosulfonate
CAS Number
30388-01-3
Formula
C4-H10-O3-S2
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
BUSAN 74; HPTMS; S-(2-Hydroxypropyl)-thiomethanesulfonate; 2-Hydroxypropyl methanethiosulphonate; Methanesulfonothioic acid, S-(2-hydroxypropyl) ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Light to bright yellow liquid with a pungent sour odor; [Reference #1]
Sources/Uses
Used to control algae, bacteria, and fungi in industrial cooling, processing, and pulp and paper mill water systems; Also used as preservative in coatings, emulsions, paints, wet-end additives, and processing chemicals; [Reference #1]
Comments
Corrosive to skin and eyes; Caused skin sensitization in guinea pigs; Anemia in 91-day dermal study of rats at 250 mg/kg/day (79.67% active ingredient); Maternal (salivation and respiratory congestion) and developmental (reduced fetal weight) LOAEL are both 30 mg/kg/day in rats; [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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