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1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Dantoin(R) DCDMH is an industrial bleaching agent based on dimethyl hydantoin. This product finds application wherever solid bleach is desired. It is used as a mild chlorinating agent in organic synthesis.It is also used as a sanitizer in swimming pools, laundries restaurants, cutting oils and pharmaceutical industry as a general cleaner. Other uses include it is been used as a preventer and catalyst in polymer industry, used to emboss or texturize resinous sheet preparations.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Dantoin(R) DCDMH is an industrial bleaching agent based on dimethyl hydantoin. This product finds application wherever solid bleach is desired. It is used as a mild chlorinating agent in organic synthesis.It is also used as a sanitizer in swimming pools, laundries restaurants, cutting oils and pharmaceutical industry as a general cleaner. Other uses include it is been used as a preventer and catalyst in polymer industry, used to emboss or texturize resinous sheet preparations.
Solubility
Soluble in water 0.21 g/100 mL (25°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with reducing agents, acids, strong bases, organic materials, powdered metals. Moisture, light, air sensitive. Stable, but a strong oxidizer.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 130°C to 134°C |
| Density | 1.5 |
| Flash Point | 174°C (345°F) |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN1479 |
| Beilstein | 146013 |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,3065 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water 0.21g/100 mL (25°C). |
| Formula Weight | 197.02 |
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Safety and Handling
- 1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Oxidising solid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- EUH031-Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin
RUO – Research Use Only