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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
White to yellow crystals with a slight odor of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=chlorine chlorine]. Chloramine T was originally used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=bleaching%20agent bleach] in a manner similar to [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=chloramine%20B chloramine B]. It is now primarily used as an [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=disinfectant disinfectant] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungicide fungicide].
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White to yellow crystals with a slight odor of [[chlorine]]. Chloramine T was originally used as a [[bleaching agent|bleach]] in a manner similar to [[chloramine B]]. It is now primarily used as an [[disinfectant]] and [[fungicide]].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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n-chloro-p-toluenesulfonamide; sodium p-toluenesulfochloramine; chlorimine (sp); n-chloro-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide sodium salt; benzene sulfonamide, n-chloro-4-methyl-, trihydrate
 
n-chloro-p-toluenesulfonamide; sodium p-toluenesulfochloramine; chlorimine (sp); n-chloro-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide sodium salt; benzene sulfonamide, n-chloro-4-methyl-, trihydrate
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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Toxic chlorine gas is formed when mixed with ammonia. Skin contact causes irritation.  Ingestion may cause burning sensation and allergic reaction.
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Not listed as fire hazard. Flash point = 192 C 
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ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.ca/store/msds?partNumber=AC227850010&productDescription=chloramine-t-trihydrate-97-acros-organics-4&language=en&countryCode=CA SDS]
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Soluble in water. Insoluble in benzene, chloroform, ether. Decomposes in ethanol.
 
Soluble in water. Insoluble in benzene, chloroform, ether. Decomposes in ethanol.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Toxic chlorine gas is formed when mixed with ammonia. Skin contact causes irritation.  Ingestion may cause burning sensation and allergic reaction.
 
 
Not listed as fire hazard. Flash point = 192 C 
 
 
Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/c2167.htm MSDS]
 
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 12:21, 8 December 2020

Description

White to yellow crystals with a slight odor of Chlorine. Chloramine T was originally used as a bleach in a manner similar to Chloramine B. It is now primarily used as an Disinfectant and Fungicide.

Synonyms and Related Terms

n-chloro-p-toluenesulfonamide; sodium p-toluenesulfochloramine; chlorimine (sp); n-chloro-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide sodium salt; benzene sulfonamide, n-chloro-4-methyl-, trihydrate

Risks

Toxic chlorine gas is formed when mixed with ammonia. Skin contact causes irritation. Ingestion may cause burning sensation and allergic reaction.

Not listed as fire hazard. Flash point = 192 C

ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water. Insoluble in benzene, chloroform, ether. Decomposes in ethanol.

Composition C7H7ClNNaO2S
CAS 127-65-1
Molecular Weight mol. wt.= 281.70