Vikane
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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
Risks
- 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.
- Bell-Environmental: SDS
- NIOSH Pocket guide to Chemical Hazards: Vikane
Physical and Chemical Properties
Slightly soluble in cold water, most organic solvents and vegetable oils.
| Composition | SO2F2 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 2699-79-8 |
| Melting Point | -139.7 C |
| Boiling Point | -55.4 C |
Resources and Citations
- Dow: Vikane factsheet
- 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.