1,3-DICHLORO-5,5-DIMETHYL HYDANTOIN†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 118-52-5
Formula
 

C₅H₆Cl₂N₂O₂

Synonyms
 

Dactin; DDH; Halane

Physical Properties

Physical description White powder with a chlorine-like odor.
Boiling point 212° (sublimes) Molecular weight 197.0
Freezing point/melting point 270°F Vapor pressure
Flash point 346°F Vapor density 6.8
Specific gravity 1.5 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.)
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media
Sampling time*
 

 

Sampling volume (TWA)*
 

 

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

 

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 

Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 

Analytical method instruments
Method reference
Notes
 

 

Special requirements
 

 

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method

Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 

 

Bulk Method
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques

Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

0.2 mg/m³

REL-TWA
 

0.2 mg/m³

TLV-TWA
 

0.2 mg/m³ [1979]

PEL-TWA
 

0.2 mg/m³

PEL-STEL
 

 

REL-STEL
 

0.4 mg/m³

TLV-STEL
 

0.4 mg/m³ [1979]

PEL-STEL
 

0.4 mg/m³

PEL-C
 

 

REL-C
 

 

TLV-C
 

 

PEL-C
 

 

Skin notation
 

N

Skin notation
 

N

Skin notation
 

N

Skin notation
 

N

Notes:
 

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

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Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
 
 

5 mg/m³

Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
 

 

AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 12/14/2020