Preservatives & Biocides
REACH
2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide
CAS Number
10222-01-2
EC Number
233-539-7
Abbreviation
DBNPA
What is 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide?
2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (CAS 10222-01-2), commercially known as DBNPA, is a fast-acting, broad-spectrum biocide for industrial water systems, process fluids, and preservation.
Where is 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide used?
- Industrial water treatment: microbial growth control in cooling towers
- Reverse osmosis and process water circuits: biological fouling control
- Pulp and paper: suppression of slime-forming bacteria and fungi in white water systems
- Oil and gas: inhibition of sulfate-reducing bacteria in injection and produced water
- Metalworking and lubricants: preservation biocide in cutting fluids and emulsions
- Its rapid kill rate and hydrolytic degradability suit residue minimization.
Commercial specifications
- Active content and halogen purity are typical specification criteria.
- Packaging from small drums to bulk.
Other Names (Synonyms)
2,2-dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide|DBNPA
What are the physical properties of 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide?
Melting Point 123-126 °C
Boiling Point 123-126 °C
Density 2.3846 (rough estimate)
Appearance white powder
Color White to Light yellow to Light orange
Odor antiseptic odor
Form powder to crystal
Water Solubility Slightly soluble in water
Refractive Index 1.6220 (estimate)
Log P 0.820
How is 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS06· Toxic GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide?
HS Code 29209090
UN Number 1759
ADR Class 8
Packing Group III
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2
very toxic hazardous materials
WGK (Germany) 3