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1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin; ring positions are specific.
Open technical diagram · PubChem CID 61828
Bromine products / Chemical
Bromochlorodimethylhydantoin
Bromochlorodimethylhydantoin · BCDMH
For selecting formulated products with defined uses in spas, pools and industrial recirculating water. Compare available halogen, finished-product composition and feeder compatibility to identify a specification matching the existing system.
Product uses
A bromine-based disinfection ingredient for pool and industrial-water products with defined uses.
Bring an existing model or purchasing specification directly into the discussion.
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- Chemical identity / CAS
- 16079-88-2BCDMH: current PubChem compound identifier ↗32718-18-6Historical BCDMH / some label identifier; verify against the relevant SDS ↗
- Physical form / Type
- The substance is a crystalline solid; granules, tablets and auxiliary ingredients must correspond to the specific commercial product.
- Key purchasing comparisons
- Available halogen and reporting basisProduct composition and hydantoin typeFeeder and actual water temperature and flowResidual monitoring and use label
- Packaging and delivery
- Confirm granule or tablet dimensions, feeder compatibility and sealed moisture-resistant packaging. Resolve identity first if packaging CAS, SDS and ingredient labels differ.
Identity and physical form identify the product; specific concentration, grade, packaging and uses are governed by mutually confirmed formulated-product documents.
01 / Product and applications
Uses and product form
Chemical identity / Technical type
1-Bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin; commercial products may contain a single active or a halogenated hydantoin blend.
Appearance and delivery form
Solid products are available; granules or tablets, dimensions and auxiliaries must match actual supply and feeder requirements.
Identity note
This page refers to 1-bromo-3-chloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin. PubChem lists 16079-88-2 in its current record and 32718-18-6 as a deprecated CAS; historical EPA documents include both. Both are retained for searching, not presented without explanation as interchangeable identifiers for all supplied products. Verify the original manufacturer's SDS and registration label.
02 / Specification selection
Key purchasing parameters
| Items to confirm | Relevance to purchasing and use |
|---|---|
| Available halogen and reporting basis | Distinguish expression as chlorine, as bromine and ingredient content. |
| Product composition and hydantoin type | Prevent incorrect substitution of different blended formulations. |
| Feeder and actual water temperature and flow | Validate stable chemical delivery. |
| Residual monitoring and use label | Ensure the analytical basis matches the product and system. |
Include parameters, test methods and acceptance checkpoints in purchasing requirements to compare specifications.
03 / Applications and limits
Applications and conditions of use
These are starting points for conditional verification. Specific product suitability still requires joint confirmation through product documents, operating conditions and destination requirements.
Additional checks before use
- Do not load different halogen products into the same feeder without equipment approval.
- Do not treat all bromides as standalone disinfectant products.
- Spa and ordinary pool management conditions differ.
04 / Common challenges
Common issues and responses
Fluctuations after changing products in a hot tub
Check water temperature, circulation, load and actual product use.
Directly applying a pool product to industrial cooling water
Reverify industrial uses, corrosion and blowdown requirements.
05 / Documents and evidence
Documents and downloads
TDS / SDS / COARequest by specific model, use and batchProduct purchasing checklistDownload directly and add existing specifications and operating conditions
View public technical references
These documents support technical categories and use limits, not ENVO certifications or customer cases. Verification date: 2026-10-26.
CDCManagement of public pools, hot tubs and water-play facilitiesCDCResidential pool and hot-tub water treatmentWatertechBCDMH formulated-product use informationUS EPAHalogenated hydantoin registration review technical documentation (historical evidence of the approach)
Product appearance image source ↗Material photographs are appearance references only and do not correspond to ENVO batches or packaging specifications; image-license status is retained in the local usage register.
06 / Frequently asked questions
Purchasing FAQs
Are BCDMH and DBDMH interchangeable?
Compare composition, delivery capacity, test methods and uses; they are not directly interchangeable.
Does a bromine reading establish compliant management?
Also consider pH, circulation, microbiology and maintenance records.
Is sodium bromide the same type of finished product?
Sodium bromide is usually a precursor requiring a matching system, not a direct substitute for this product type.
Related selection options
Compare related products further.
Related products are not necessarily direct substitutes; verify each intended use.
Molecular structureBromine products · Chemical
Dibromodimethylhydantoin
DBDMH
A solid bromine approach using dibromodimethylhydantoin as the active ingredient. Public manufacturer documentation supports technical uses in pool and industrial water; the specific formulated product must still be checked against its current label and equipment.
Examples in this familyBromine products · Specialized formulation
Halogenated hydantoin formulations
Hydantoin blends
A formulated product category containing specific halogenated hydantoins such as BCDMH and DCDMH. Verify purchasing requirements against the complete product label; a blend's uses cannot be assigned to each individual raw material.
Sample photographPrecursors and supporting products · Precursor
Sodium bromide
NaBr
A bromine source for specific active bromine systems. Sodium bromide content is not equivalent to available bromine disinfection capacity; verify the complete system, raw-material specification and final use together.
Related technical articles
Testing and specifications
Why are available bromine, available chlorine and total halogen in BCDMH reports not directly comparable?
BCDMH product content, available halogen and water residuals are different parameters. Before comparing quotations and reports, align chemical identity, parameter names and reporting bases, then discuss numerical differences.
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Operational monitoring
Using BCDMH during peak spa demand: why is a compliant average residual still insufficient?
Averages can hide peaks and troughs. Once BCDMH is part of a spa or hot-tub program, focus on monitoring and response during load changes rather than retaining only one daily average result.
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Chemical identity
BCDMH is not a cyanuric acid system: why still check long-term water-quality management when purchasing?
BCDMH and TCCA have different chemical structures, so cyanuric acid management rules cannot simply be applied to hydantoin systems. Absence of the same component does not remove the need to manage long-term water quality, makeup and discharge, or product restrictions.
Read and verify →ENVO · Purchasing and application support
Discuss your specific BCDMH requirements.
Start with a product name, current model, water-quality report or destination documentation requirements.