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Product Name: Trichloroisocyanuric acid

Formula: C3Cl3N3O3

Synonyms: Trichloroisocyanuric acid;TCICA;1,3,5-Trichloro-2,4,6-triazinetrione;Trichlorocyanuric acid;1,3,5-Trichlorohexahydro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione, 1,3,5-Trichloro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione, TCCA, Bleaching solution

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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES SAFETY INFORMATION COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS PRODUCT INTRODUCTION RELATED SUPPLIERS

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Description	Trichloro-s-triazinetrione, dry appears as a white slightly hygroscopic crystalline powder or lump solid with a mild chlorine-like odor. Said to have 85 percent available chlorine. Decomposes at 225 °C. Moderately toxic by ingestion. May irritate skin and eyes. Active ingredient in household dry bleaches. Used in swimming pools as a disinfectant.
Color/Form	Needles from ethylene chloride
Odor	Chlorine odor
Melting Point	246.7 °C (decomposes)
Flash Point	> 250 °C (482 °F ) open cup
Solubility	Soluble in chlorinated and highly polar solvents
Density	greater than 1 at 68 °F (est) (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure	0.00000012 [mmHg]
LogP	0.26
Stability/Shelf Life	Thermally unstable.
Decomposition	When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /chlorine and nitrogen oxides/.
pH	pH = 4.4
Other Experimental Properties	Loose bulk: 31 lb/cu ft; granular: 60 lb/cu ft
Chemical Classes	Other Uses -> Biocides/Disinfectants

SAFETY INFORMATION

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H272:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS

Molecular Weight	232.41 g/mol
XLogP3	1.2
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	3
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	230.900524 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass	230.900524 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area	60.9 Å²
Heavy Atom Count	12
Formal Charge	0
Complexity	202
Isotope Atom Count	0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count	0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count	0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Compound Is Canonicalized	Yes

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

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Trichloro-s-triazinetrione, dry appears as a white slightly hygroscopic crystalline powder or lump solid with a mild chlorine-like odor. Said to have 85 percent available chlorine. Decomposes at 225 °C. Moderately toxic by ingestion. May irritate skin and eyes. Active ingredient in household dry bleaches. Used in swimming pools as a disinfectant.