Agent Name |
Bromonitrodioxane |
CAS Number |
30007-47-7 |
Formula |
C4-H6-Br-N-O4 |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
1,3-Dioxane, 5-bromo-5-nitro-; 5-Brom-5-nitro-1,3-dioxan [German]; 5-Bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane; 5-Bromo-5-nitro-m-dioxane; Bronidox; m-Dioxane, 5-bromo-5-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a disinfectant in cleaners and a biocide in shampoos and other hair products; [Kanerva, p. 474-8] |
Comments |
A formaldehyde releaser, bromonitrodioxane can cause allergic contact dermatitis in hairdressers and in workers handling cleaners containing bromonitrodioxane. [Kanerva, p. 474-8] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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