Potassium troclosene
Synonyms
1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione, 1,3-dichloro-, potassium salt;
Dichloroisocyanuric acid, potassium salt;
Potassium dichloroisocyanurate;
Troclosene potassium;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
> Alkoxide
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 2244-21-5
EINECS: 218-828-8
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C3Cl2KN3O3; C3H1Cl2N3O3.K
Molecular Weight: 236.05
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white powder or granule.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: irritation, strong irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rabbit oral LDLo |
1500mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LDLo |
3160mg/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
1215mg/kg[1] |
Human Toxicity
Table 2 Human toxicity values
|
human oral LDLo |
3570mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent disinfecting, antimicrobial, antibacterial, preservative, anti-infective abilities. Oxidizing disinfectant, play a role by releasing Cl. Calcium hypochlorite alternative.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
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.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as disinfectant.
Use as antimicrobial agent.
Use as bleach.
2, Personal care products
Antimicrobial agent in personal care products.
3, Water treatment
Disinfectant in water treatment.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 2244-21-5, Troclosene potassium
Update: 20130915(1); 20190325(2);