Agent Name |
Bithionol |
CAS Number |
97-18-7 |
Formula |
C12-H6-Cl4-O2-S |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
TBP; XL-7; Actamer; Bithin; Lorothidol; 2,2-Thiobis(4,6-dichlorophenol);Vancide BL; 2,2`-Thiobis[4,6-dichlorophenol]; Bithinol; Thiobis-dichlorophenol; Bidiphen; Bithionol sulfide; CP 3438; 2,2`-Dihydroxy-3,3`,5,5`-tetrachlorodiphenylsulfide; Bis(2-hydroxy-3,5-dichlorophenyl)sulfide; Neopellis; Bitin; Bisoxyphen; 2,2`-Dihydroxy-3,5,3`,5`-tetrachlorodiphenyl sulfide; 2-Hydroxy-3,5-dichlorophenyl sulfide; Lorothiodol; Nobacter; Prevenol; Thiobis(4,6-dichlorophenol); [ChemFinder] UN2811 |
Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
Description |
White or grayish-white, crystalline powder; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Bithionol is one of the biocides commonly used in metalworking fluids. [Occupational Exposure to Metalworking Fluids. DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 98-102, 1998, Table 4-1] As an antimicrobial agent, it is active against bacteria and fungi. [Merck Index, #1306] It is used in agricultural fungicides and industrial cleansers. [Marks, p. 228] |
Comments |
A potent photosensitizer; [Marks, p. 227] A skin irritant; [CAMEO] |
Restricted |
Use in cosmetics, soaps, and other personal products banned by the FDA. [Marks, p. 227] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
1.1 x 10 -09 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Contact Dermatitis, Photoallergic |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PHENOL, 2,2'-THIOBIS(4,6-DICHLORO)-
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