Octylisothiazolinone

26530-20-1

C11-H19-N-O-S

Other Uses

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

Biocides/Disinfectants

Clear dark amber liquid; [CAMEO]

Used as a preservative in polishes, paints, cleaners, adhesives, and metalworking fluids; Also used in wood and leather preservatives; [Kanerva, p. 1821]

Allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers using products containing this preservative; [Kanerva, p. 1821] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] See "ISOTHIAZOLINONES."

EPA Pesticide Chemical Search

0.05 mg/m3, inhalable fraction

3.68E-5 mm Hg

LC (rat) > 2,000 mg/m3

"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]; Flash point > 200 deg F;

Yes

Skin Burns

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Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Applying Wood Preservatives
• Leather Tanning and Processing
• Metal Machining
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides
• Working with Glues and Adhesives