Methylene Bis Thiocyanate

Independent reference data for Methylene Bis Thiocyanate (CAS 6317-18-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used against wood rot, termites, mildew, and decay; [Hawley] Powerful action against slime-forming bacteria, spore formers, and fungi; Used in paper mills and water cooling systems; [HSDB]Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

Methylene dithiocyanate; 6317-18-6; Methylene bis(thiocyanate); Proxel MB; Methylenedirhodanide; Thiocyanic acid, methylene ester; Methylenedirhodanid; Nalfloc N 206; Dithiocyanatomethane; METHYLENE THIOCYANATE; Methylendirhodanid; methylenebisthiocyanate; Methylendithiokyanat; Methylenebis(thiocyanate); Slimicide MC; DTXSID8025599

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H301, H314, H317, H330, H400, H315, H318, H371

H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

Methylene dithiocyanate · CAS 6317-18-6 · C3H2N2S2. UNII K1QS9QOS1J. Melting Point: 221 to 225 °F (NTP, 1992); Melting Point: 105-107 °C; Vapor Pressure: 0.00197 [mmHg].

Physical description and handling notes

Cross-database discrepancies to expect

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Methylene dithiocyanate?

CAS 6317-18-6; molecular formula C3H2N2S2; molecular weight — g/mol.

Source: public chemistry databases (PubChem / Wikidata) and the cited literature. Batch-dependent values are issued on the accompanying COA.