87-90-1 Trichloroisocyanuric acid

Name: Trichloroisocyanuric acid
Synonyms: 1,3,5-Trichloro-1-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione; 1,3,5-Trichloroisocyanuric acid; Symclosene
CAS Number:87-90-1
Molecular Formula:C₃Cl₃N₃O₃
Molecular Weight:232.41
EINECS:201-782-8
Density:2.19 g/cm³
Boiling Point:272.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point:225 C
Safety Description:Moderately toxic to humans and experimentally by ingestion. Mildly toxic experimentally by skin contact. Human systemic effects by ingestion: ulceration or bleeding from stomach. A severe skin and eye irritant. Toxicity symptoms include emaciation, lethargy, weakness, and delayed death. Autopsy shows inflammation of gastrointestinal tract, liver discoloration, and kidney hyperemia.

A powerful oxidizer. Forms an explosive product with cyanuric acid + sodium hydroxide. Potentially violent reaction with combustible materials. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cl⁻ and NO_x. Used to chlorinate swimming pools.
liansport Information:UN 2468