Chloramine T
Synonyms
Benzenesulfonamide, N-chloro-4-methyl-, sodium salt;
Benzenesulfonamide, N-chloro-4-methyl-, sodium salt (1:1);
Tosylchloramide sodium;
p-Toluenesulfonamide, N-chloro-, sodium salt;
Chloramine-T;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
> Sulfonamide Salt
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 127-65-1
EINECS: 204-854-7
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C7H7ClNNaO2S; C7H8Cl1N1O2S.Na
Molecular Weight: 227.64
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white to slightly yellow crystal powder.
Odor slight odor of chlorine.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
frog parenteral LDLo |
200mg/kg[1] |
|
guinea pig subcutaneous LDLo |
900mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse parenteral LDLo |
300mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit intravenous LDLo |
25mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent disinfecting, antimicrobial, bleaching abilities. Oxidizing bactericide. Suitable for neutral environment.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Widely use as disinfectant, bactericide.
Use as oxidant.
2, Personal care products
Use as antimicrobial agent.
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Further information:
(1), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 82/368/EEC, be included in Annex III/5.
Maximum concentration is 0.2%.
(2), In accordance with Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) of China, be included in the restricted components.
Maximum concentration is 0.2%.
3, Textile, printing and dyeing
Use as bleaching agent.
4, Water treatment, agriculture, aquaculture, household detergent
Use as disinfectant, antimicrobial agent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 127-65-1, Tosylchloramide sodium
Update: 20130917(1); 20180903(2);