Chemical Properties
slightly yellow crystalline powder
Uses
Agricultural chemical.
Application
1-Bromo-3-Chloro-5,5-Dimethylhydantoin (BCDMH) is a bromine-based compound widely used for its disinfectant and biocidal properties.
Hazard
Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin con-
tact.
Contact allergens
This chlorinated and brominated product is employed
in agriculture as a fungicide, for wood preservation.
When used to sanitize pools and spas, releasing both
chlorine and bromine derivatives, it can induce irritant
or allergic contact dermatitis.
Toxics Screening Level
The initial threshold screening level (ITSL) for 1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin is 2 μg/m3, based on an 8-hour averaging time.