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
CAS: 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 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);