Substance profile
Bensulide
Bensulide is a colorless solid with a characteristic camphor-like odor.
01 · Identification
What Bensulide is
Bensulide is a colorless solid with a characteristic camphor-like odor. Its molecular formula is C14H24NO4PS3 and its molecular weight is 397.5 g/mol. It melts at 38.4 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Bensulide
- bensulide (ISO)
- O,O-diisopropyl 2-phenylsulphonylaminoethyl phosphorodithioate
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P301, P312, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Bensulide properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) | HSDB | |
| 34 °C (93.2 °F) | ICSC | ||
| Density | 1.2 g/cm³ | ICSC | |
| 1.224 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Solubility at 20 °C: 300 mg/L kerosene; miscible with acetone, ethanol, methyl isobutyl ketone, xylene. | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 0.0025 (practically insoluble) | at 20 °C | ICSC | |
| In water, 25 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 8e-7 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 8e-7 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: | at 20 °C | ICSC | |
| Flash point | 157.22 °C (315 °F) | HSDB | |
| 157 °C (314.6 °F) | ICSC | ||
| Corrosivity | Corrosive to copper, but not to mild iron, steel, tin, or brass. | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Bensulide
Storage conditions
Store above 42 °F depending on emulsifiable formulation. Do not store or use near heat or flame. Warm and agitate until crystals dissolve, or do not use.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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