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1,3-Dichloro-5,5-Dimethyl-2,4-Imidazolidinedione(DCDMH)

1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DCDMH) is a stable chlorine-releasing compound used as a biocide, bleaching agent, and disinfectant across water treatment and sanitation applications. It slowly releases available chlorine in water, providing sustained antimicrobial action in pools, cooling systems, and food processing environments. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with…

118-52-5
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CAS No.118-52-5
FormulaC5H6Cl2N2O2
SynonymsHydantoin,1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethyl- (6CI,8CI);1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione;DCDMH;Dactin;Daktin;Dantochlor RW;Dantoin;Dichlorantin;Dichlorodimethylhydantoin;Halane;Hydan;Hydan (antiseptic);N,N'-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin;N,N'-Dichlorodimethylhydantoin;NSC 33307;NSC 38630;

Product overview & key benefits

1,3-Dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DCDMH) is a stable chlorine-releasing compound used as a biocide, bleaching agent, and disinfectant across water treatment and sanitation applications. It slowly releases available chlorine in water, providing sustained antimicrobial action in pools, cooling systems, and food processing environments. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with 1,3-Dichloro-5,5-Dimethyl-2,4-Imidazolidinedione (DCDMH) sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and logistics support.

Technical specifications

PropertyReference value
Density1.58 g/cm3
Melting Point131-136 °C
Boiling Point214.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point83.7 °C
Solubility0.21 g/100 mL (25 °C) in water
AppearanceWhite powder with a weak chlorine odor
Risk Codes22-36/37/38-34-8-50-43-31-20/21/22
Safety26-36-45-36/37/39-17-61
Transport InformationUN 1479 5.1/PG 2

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Applications

Swimming pool and recreational water disinfectant
Cooling tower water biocide treatment
Food processing facility sanitizer
Slimicide in paper and pulp manufacturing
Industrial water treatment active ingredient
Bleaching agent in textile and paper industry
Chlorinating agent in organic synthesis

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