Polixetonium chloride
Agent Name
Polixetonium chloride
Alternative Name
Busan 77
CAS Number
31512-74-0
Formula
(C10-H24-N2-O.Cl2)mult-
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Busan 77; Mbc 115; BL 2142; Bualta; Bubond 60; KA 1700; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl(dimethyliminio)-1,2-ethanediyl(dimethyliminio)-1,2-ethanediyl dichloride); Poly(oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene dichloride); TB 66; WSCP; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Light amber to pale yellow liquid with a mild fishy odor; [Reference #1]
Sources/Uses
Used to control algae, bacteria, and fungi in residential and non-commercial aquatic areas (i.e. swimming pools and fountains), metal working fluids, water cooling towers, and water systems for fire protection, textiles, pulp and paper, and petroleum secondary recovery; [Reference #1]
Comments
NOAEL of 221 mg/kg/day for sub-chronic oral study of rats based on renal tubular mineralization; Not carcinogenic in mice; Increased frequency of thyroid C-cell adenomas observed in female rats (300 and 900 mg/kg/day); [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
10.8 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rabbit) = 4,000 mg/m3
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: