Sulphone (CED0000690)

Sulphone belongs to the sulfinylbenzimidazoles, a subclass of benzimidazoles within the organic compounds. This substance is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with capacitors, cell phones, printed circuit boards, batteries, wires and cables, and one additional source. It is also present in textiles, leather and furnishings, specifically in carpets, rugs, and synthetic textiles. The compound is utilized in energy, oil and gas as well as industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, where it appears in lubricants. Other recorded sources include food packaging from the food, food processing and cookware sector, and medical devices from the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. One additional sector is also recorded. Human exposure to sulphone occurs through recorded routes of touch, inhalation, and oral ingestion.