ICSC 1313 - CYANURIC ACID

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CYANURIC ACID

ICSC: 1313
_{October 2006}

sym-Triazine-2,4,6-triol
Isocyanuric acid
1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H) - trione

CAS No: 108-80-5
RTECS No: XZ1800000

C₃H₃N₃O₃ / C₃N₃(OH)₃
Molecular mass: 129.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	Sore throat. Abdominal pain.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Dry. Well closed. Separated from chlorine.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS WHITE, HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating > 320 °C producing (highly) toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and isocyanic acid. Reacts with chlorine causing explosion hazard.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
When ingested in large amounts the substance may have effects on the kidneys, resulting in tissue lesions.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Decomposes at 320-360 °C Density: 2.5 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.27 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: <0.005 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: <0.3

NOTES

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Updated by AS. Approved by GS. Last update: 29.01.2008