Disulone

Safety (MSDS) data for 4,4'-sulfonyldianiline

Safety (MSDS) data for 4,4'-sulfonyldianiline

Hazard: harmful


General

    Synonyms: 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl sulfone, 4,4'-sulfonylbisbenzamine, bis(4-aminophenyl)sulfone, bis(4-aminophenyl)sulphone, di(p-aminophenyl)sulfone, di(4-aminophenyl)sulfone, diaphenylsulfon, dapsone, avlosulfon, cryosulfone, dapps, dds, diphenasone, disulone, dss, diphone, eporal, maloprim, metabolite c, tarimyl, numerous further systematic and trade names
    Use: antibacterial drug
    Molecular formula: C12H12N2O2S
    CAS No: 80-08-0
    EINECS No:

Physical data

    Appearance: white crystalline powder
    Melting point: 175 - 176 C
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    Density (g cm-3): 1.33
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    Water solubility: negligible

Stability

    Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

    Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Experimental mutagen and neoplastigen.

    Toxicity data
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    ORL-RAT LD50 1000 mg kg-1
    ORL-HMN TDLO 18000 mg kg-1/15y
    ORL-WMN TDLO 28 mg kg-1
    IPR-MUS LD50 313 mg kg-1
    SCU-MUS LD50 329 mg kg-1

    Risk phrases
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    R20 R21 R22.

Transport information

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Personal protection

    Safety glasses. Do not breathe dust.

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