Vikane
Description
[Dow Chemical] A registered trademark for a fumigant composed of sulfuryl fluoride. A colorless, odorless, toxic gas used for fumigation. Vikane is used to kill insects (ants, termites, silverfish, cockroaches, etc.) in homes and buildings. At high humidity and high temperature Vikane® can decompose to form hydrofluoric acid. Sulfuryl fluoride is gaseous at room temperature. It is applied from a compressed cylinder of liquid. The sprayed aerosol quickly becomes a gas and disperses throughout the sealed area. Vikane® is toxic to all life forms.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sulfuryl fluoride
Other Properties
Slightly soluble in cold water, most organic solvents and vegetable oils.
| Composition | SO2F2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 2699-79-8 |
| Melting Point | -139.7 |
| Boiling Point | -55.4 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact. Noncombustible.
Contact of liquid on metals can cause corrosion.
Decomposes with high humidities and high temperatures to form hydrofluoric acid.
Additional Information
° Dow: Vikane Website° M.Derrick, H.Burgess, N.Binnie, M.Baker, "Sulfuryl Fluoride(Vikane): A Review of Its Use as a Fumigant" JAIC 29:77-90, 1990. ° M.Baker, H.Burgess, N.Binnie, M.Derrick J.Druzik "Laboratory Investigation of the Fumigant Vikane' ICOM Preprints Dresden 1990 p. 804-811.