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Trichloroisocyanuric acid

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Trichloroisocyanuric acid

Synonyms

Symclosene;

1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3,5-trichloro-;

Category

Non-ionic surfactant

> Amide

>> Lactams

Chemical Numbering System

CASRN: 87-90-1

EINECS: 201-782-8

Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight

Molecular Formula: C3Cl3N3O3

Molecular Weight: 232.41

Structure

Properties

Appearance    (1), solid.

Odor    chlorine odor.

Solubility    soluble in water.

Physical - chemical properties

Water solubility, g/L

12 (25°C)[1]

Stability    stable.

Risk    Solid form: irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system.

GHS (Rev.10) label: 

Animal Toxicity

Table 1 Animal toxicity values

rabbit oral LDLo

1900mg/kg[2]

rabbit skin LDLo

5010mg/kg[2]

rat inhalation LC

> 2000mg/m3/1H[2]

rat oral LD50

406mg/kg[2]

Human Toxicity

Table 2 Human toxicity values

human oral LDLo

3570mg/kg[2]

Ecology    may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.

Biodegradability    biodegradable.

Characteristics    excellent disinfecting, antimicrobial, antibacterial, preservative, algae-killing abilities. Strong oxidizer.

Synthesis

 

Quality Standards & Test Methods

1, Physical and chemical indexes

Item

Physical and chemical indexes

Solid

Actives, %, ≥

95.0

Test Methods

(1), Actives

GB/T 13173 Surface active agents - Detergents - Testing methods

2, Hazardous substances indexes

Item

Hazardous substances indexes

Solid

Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤

20

As, mg/Kg, ≤

3

Test Methods

(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals

(2), As

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic

3, Further explanation

(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.

Major Uses

1, Typical applications

Use as disinfectant, antimicrobial agent. For example, used in water treatment, aquaculture, swimming pools.

Manufacturers

 

References

[1]: HSDB. 87-90-1, Trichloroisocyanuric acid

[2]: ChemIDplus. 87-90-1, Symclosene

Update: 20190818(1);

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