- ▸ Water treatment: Chlorinating sanitizer for swimming pools and water systems
- ▸ Cleaning products: Active in bleaches, scouring powders, and dishwashing compounds
- ▸ Industrial: Stainless-steel cleaning and wool non-shrink treatment
- ▸ Organic synthesis: Oxidant and chlorinating reagent
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Trichloroisocyanuric acid (CAS 87-90-1, C3Cl3N3O3) is a chlorinated isocyanurate that releases available chlorine. It is used as a chlorinating and oxidizing agent and as a sanitizer in swimming-pool and water treatment, industrial cleaners, bleaches, and scouring powders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trichloroisocyanuric acid used for?
TCCA (CAS 87-90-1, C3Cl3N3O3) is a chlorinated isocyanurate that releases available chlorine. It is used as a chlorinating sanitizer in swimming-pool and water treatment, as the active in bleaches, scouring powders, and dishwashing compounds, for stainless-steel cleaning and wool non-shrink treatment, and as an oxidant and chlorinating reagent in organic synthesis.
Is trichloroisocyanuric acid the same as chlorine?
No. TCCA is a solid chlorinated isocyanurate, not elemental chlorine gas (Cl2). It functions as a chlorine carrier, releasing available chlorine in water; the two are different chemical forms with different handling and packaging.
How does trichloroisocyanuric acid react with water?
TCCA hydrolyzes in water to release available (active) chlorine along with cyanuric acid. This controlled release is the basis for its use as a chlorinating and oxidizing agent in water treatment and cleaning formulations.
What is the HS code and formula for trichloroisocyanuric acid?
TCCA has molecular formula C3Cl3N3O3 and CAS 87-90-1. It is classified under HS code 2933.69 (heterocyclic compounds containing an unfused triazine ring).
How is bulk TCCA packaged and shipped?
RawSource supplies TCCA in industrial bulk quantities (granules and tablet forms are common trade presentations). It ships under UN 2468 (trichloro-s-triazinetrione, dry). SDS and CoA accompany each order; contact us for a bulk quote, available forms, and shipping documentation.