| Agent Name |
Octylisothiazolinone |
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| CAS Number |
26530-20-1 |
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| Formula |
C11-H19-N-O-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
2-Octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone; 2-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; Kathon 4200; Kathon 893; Kathon 893F; Kathon LM; Kathon LP preservative; Kathon SP 70; Micro-chek 11; Micro-chek 11D; Micro-chek skane; Microbicide M-8; Octhilinone; Pancil; Pancil-T; RH 893; Skane 8; Skane M-8; Skane M8; Vinylzene IT 3000DIDP; 2-Octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one; 2-Octyl-3-isothiazolone; 3(2H)-Isothiazolone, 2-octyl-; 4-Isothiazolin-3-one, 2-octyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2922 |
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| Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
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| Description |
Clear dark amber liquid; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a preservative in polishes, paints, cleaners, and metalworking fluids; [Kanerva, p. 1184] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers using products containing this preservative; [Kanerva, p. 1184] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| MAK |
0.05 mg/m3, inhalable fraction |
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| Vapor Pressure |
3.68 x 10 -05 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC (rats) > 2,000 mg/m3 |
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| Explanatory Notes |
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]; Flash point > 200 deg F; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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