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CYANURIC ACID
ICSC: 1313
Peer-Review Status: 12.10.2006 Validated
sym-Triazine-2,4,6-triol
Isocyanuric acid
1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H) - trione 
CAS #: 108-80-5 RTECS #: XZ1800000
EINECS #: 203-618-0
 		    Formula: 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.    Use 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.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety spectacles.  Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (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: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.   
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

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

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALLINE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes at >320°C. This produces toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and isocyanic acid. Reacts with chlorine. This generates explosion hazard. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (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
 


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

NOTES
Ingestion in large amounts may cause effects on the kidneys. This may result in tissue lesions. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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