Material Safety Data Sheet of

Trichloroisocyanuric acid

Section 1 - Chemical Product

Chemical Name: Trichloroisocyanuric acid

Synonyms: Symclosene; 1,3,5-Trichloro-1-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione.

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent

87-90-1 Trichloroisocyanuric Acid 90+

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white powder or granular,tablet.
Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause a fire. Harmful if swallowed,
inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Contact
with acids liberates toxic gas. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Target Organs: Kidneys, liver, respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: May cause liver and kidney damage.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the
upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air
immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim
ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask
equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in

pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong
oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. Contact
professional fire-fighters immediately.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 2; Special Hazard: OX

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Wear a
self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls,
Personal Protection section). Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do not use
combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up spill. Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil,
etc.,) away from spilled material. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Keep from contact with clothing and
other combustible materials.
Storage: Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly
closed container. Store under an inert atmosphere.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs

Trichloroisocyanuric
none listed none listed none listed
Acid

OSHA Vacated PELs: Trichloroisocyanuric Acid: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this
chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI
Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: solid

Appearance: white
Odor: None reported.
pH: 3.0 (1% aq.sol.)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:245 - 251 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:225 deg C
Solubility: 12 g/L
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C3Cl3N3O3
Molecular Weight:232.41

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air.

Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, combustible materials, exposure
to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing
agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#: CAS# 87-90-1

LD50/LC50: CAS# 87-90-1:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 406 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 87-90-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. No information available.

Environmental: No information available.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Do not empty into drains.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste
regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG

TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID, TRICHLOROISOCYANURIC ACID,
Shipping Name:
DRY DRY
Hazard Class: 5.1 5.1
UN Number: UN2468 UN2468
Packing Group: II II

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA CAS# 87-90-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting ListNone of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test RulesNone of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 87-90-1: immediate, fire, reactive.
Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 87-90-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN O N
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R 36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S 41 In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
S 8 Keep container dry.
S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardou
s waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 87-90-1: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 87-90-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D1B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 87-90-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997

Revision #8 Date: 1/14/2008
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