Safety data for sodium dichloroisocyanurate anhydrous
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Stable. Oxidizing agent - contact with combustible material
may lead to fire. Incompatible with strong bases, strong
oxidizing agents(??) Reacts readily with many nitrogen-containing
compounds to form explosive nitrogen triiodide. Moisture-sensitive.
Toxicity data
Risk phrases
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Synonyms: sodium chlorocyanurate,
1,3-dichloro-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione sodium salt
Use: component of scouring powders, bleaches, sanitizers
Molecular formula: C3Cl2N3NaO3
CAS No: 2893-78-9
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Physical data
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Melting point: 225 C
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Water solubility: soluble
Stability
Toxicology
Harmful if swallowed or inhaled, and in contact with the
skin. Corrosive - may cause burns. Lachrymator. Very destructive
of mucous membranes. Inhalation may be fatal.
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ORL-RAT LD50 1400 mg kg-1
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R8 R20 R21 R22 R34 R50 R53 R65.
Transport information
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UN No 2465. Hazard class 5.1. Packing group II.
Personal protection
Safety glasses, adequate ventilation, gloves.