| Agent Name |
Fentichlor |
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| CAS Number |
97-24-5 |
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| Formula |
C12-H8-Cl2-O2-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
2,2'-Dihydroxy-5,5'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfide; 2,2'-Dihydroxy-5,5'-dichlorophenyl sulfide; 2,2'-Thiobis(4-chlorophenol); 5,5'-Dichloro-2,2'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfide; Bis(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl) sulfide; Bis(2-hydroxy-5-chlorophenyl)sulfide; CR 305; D 25; D 25 (VAN); D 25-Antimykotikum; Fentichlor; Fenticlor; Fenticloro [INN-Spanish]; Fenticlorum [INN-Latin]; HL 1050; Meflorin; Novex; Oksid; Ovitrol; Ph 549; Phenol, 2,2'-thiobis(4-chloro-; Phentichlorum; S 7 (VAN); S 7 (antimycotic); [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
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| Description |
White to cream-colored solid or pale yellow powder; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Classification Code: Anti-infective, topical ; Antifungal agents [NLM, ChemIDplus] Used as a preservative in water circulation systems to prevent the growth of algae and slime; it has antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, and algae; [Ullmann] Used in cosmetics (hair dressings and antifungal creams) sold outside the United States; also reported in workers handling thermoplastic resins; [Marks, p. 231] |
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| Comments |
May be irritating to the skin; [CAMEO] A photosensitizer reported in Canada, Britain, and Australia; [Marks, p. 231-2] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Contact Dermatitis, Photoallergic |
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