Description / Application
Methylisothiazolinone is a 1,2-thazole that is 4-isothiazolin-3-one bearing a methyl group on the nitrogen atom. It is a powerful biocide and preservative and is the minor active ingredient in the commercial product KathonTM. It has a role as an antimicrobial agent, an antifungal agent and an antifouling biocide.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one |
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| Molecular Formula | C4H5NOS |
| Molecular Weight | 115.16 |
| MFCD | MFCD01742315 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2928 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 (8) |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H301;H330;H311;H314;H318;H317;H400;H410 |
| Precautionary Statements | P260;P264;P270;P271;P272;P273;P280;P301+P312+P330;P301+P330+P331;P303+P361+P353;P304+P340+P310;P305+P351+P338+P310;P333+P313;P363;P391;P403+P233;P405;P501 |