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Date of Issue : Sep 1998 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : CYANURIC ACID Other Names : ISOCYANURIC ACID ; PSEUDOCYANURIC ACID TRICARBIMIDE ; TRICYANIDE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : 5 Uses : Intermediate for chlorinated bleaches, selective herbicide, whitening agents.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White granules/powder Formula : HOCHC(OH)NC(OH)N.2H2O Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : >360 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.768 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : 3 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Soluble in hot water and concentrated mineral acids, insoluble in alcohol and acetone. Decomposes to cyanic acid at 320 deg C 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Eye
The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Skin
The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Inhaled
The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No data available
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
DO NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse their mouth and then drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice.
Eye
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
Skin
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Inhaled
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 3400 mg/kg (Mouse) ; 7700 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = not available Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this product by Worksafe .
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain airborne concentrations below applicable workplace standards including the use of local and/or general mechanical exhaust ventilation if necessary, or process enclosure.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear suitable protective clothing including overalls, dust mask, safety glasses/ goggles, gloves. Avoid contact with material, and breathing dusts. Always wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Non-combustible SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed at all times when not in use. Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name CYANURIC ACID Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing protection in confined areas. Avoid contamination of drains, sewers and water ways. Avoid raising dusts.
Clean-up spills immediately. Sweep up, then place into suitable containers and hold for waste disposal.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved waste disposal facility.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Material is stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Avoid contact with incompatible materials which include strong oxidants. Hazardous decomposition products include nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Hazardous polymerisation has not been reported.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. In case of fire use water, dry chemical, chemical foam or alcohol-resistant foam type extinguishers. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No data available
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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