Chloramine-T

Chloramine-T (CAS 127-65-1) is a sodium salt of N-chloro-p-toluenesulfonamide, commercially available under trade names including Aktivin, GANSIL, MIANINE, Clorina, and Tampules. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29242990. The compound releases active chlorine upon dissolution, giving it controlled oxidising and antimicrobial properties.

In water treatment, Chloramine-T disinfects potable and process water by releasing hypochlorous acid equivalents that disrupt microbial cell membranes at low concentrations. In pharmaceutical and food-contact applications, it serves as a surface and equipment sanitiser, where its slower chlorine release compared to hypochlorite reduces corrosion risk while maintaining efficacy against bacteria and fungi.

Chloramine-T is supplied as a technical or pharmaceutical-grade powder, with pharmaceutical grades conforming to Ph.Eur. monograph standards. The substance is registered under REACH and requires an up-to-date Safety Data Sheet for EU procurement. Packaging typically ranges from kilogram-scale bags to bulk sacks depending on application grade.