Sodium dichloroisocyanurate 56%
General Product Information
| Article | Sodium dichloroisocyanurate 56% |
| Synonyms | Sodium 3,5-dichloro-2,4,6-trioxo-1,3,5-triazinan-1-ide, Sodium troclosene, Sodic troclosene |
| CAS No. | 51580-86-0 |
| EEG No. | 613-030-01-7 |
| EINECS No. | 220-767-7 |
| IMO | Class 9 |
| Tariff Code | 28429080 |
| UN No. | 3077 |
| VLG/ADR | Class 9, Packing Group III |
Description
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate 56% is a stabilized, organic chlorine compound widely used as a disinfectant in professional Applications. The product comes as a white to light gray powder or granules, and contains approximately 56% active chlorine. After dissolving in water, it forms hypochlorous acid, which is highly effective against bacteria, viruses, yeasts, fungi and algae. NaDCC is known for its long-term stability, ease of use and wide applicability in Water Treatment and the detergent industry, among others.
Characteristics
- Odor: Slightly chlorinated.
- Hygroscopic: –
- Color: White to light gray.
- Grade: Technical.
- Solubility: Soluble in water.
- Shape: Crystalline powder or granules.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Chemical Structure | C3Cl2N3NaO3 |
| Molar Weight | 219.95 g/mol |
| Melting Point | >225°C (decomposes) |
| Boiling Point | – |
| Density | Approx. 1.1 g/cm³. |
| Refractive Index | – |
| pH | Approx. 5.5 – 6.5 (on 1% solution). |
Applications
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Industrial Cleaning
For general surface cleaning.
2. Cleaning Agents
For application in cleaning tablets, toilet blocks and household disinfectants.
3. Water Treatment
Effective disinfection without strong odor or rapid degradation in swimming pools.
4. Agricultural Sector
For disinfection of stables and animal housing.
Interessing Links
- CAS Common Chemistry – Sodium dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) – For chemical information and regulations.
- PubChem – Sodium dichloroisocyanurate dihydrate – Chemical information by the National Library of Medicine of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NIH-NCBI).
- Wikipedia – Sodium dichloroisocyanurate