Bis(trichloromethyl) sulfone
Agent Name
Bis(trichloromethyl) sulfone
CAS Number
3064-70-8
Formula
C2-Cl6-O2-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Bis(trichloromethyl)sulfone; Chlorosulfona; Clorosulfona; Hexachlorodimethyl sulfone; N 1386; N-1386 biocide; Slimicide E; Trichloromethylsulfone; Bis(trichloromethyl)sulfone; Methane, 1,1'-sulfonylbis(1,1,1-trichloro-; Sulfone, bis(trichloromethyl); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Off-white solid with a pungent odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as algaecide, bacteriostat, and fungicide in adhesives, coatings, oil recovery drilling muds, paper products, canneries, cooling water systems, industrial auxiliary water systems, industrial scrubbing systems, industrial waste disposal systems, pulp/paper mill water systems, secondary oil recovery injection water, and sewage systems; [HSDB]
Comments
Oral LOEL for developmental toxicity in rats = 50 mg/kg/day (reduced fetal body weight and increased skeletal and external anomalies); [HSDB]
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Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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