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Trichloroisocyanuric acid
Introduction
Trichloroisocyanuric acid (C3Cl3N3O3), also known as Symclosene, trichloro-s-triazinetrione, TCICA, and trichlor, is a chemical compound used as an industrial disinfectant, bleaching agent and a reagent in organic synthesis.[1] This white crystalline powder, which has a strong “chlorine odour,” is sometimes sold in tablet or granule form for domestic and industrial use.
Use in water treatment
Use in water treatment
The compound is a disinfectant, algicide and bactericide mainly for swimming pools and dyestuffs, and is also used as a bleaching agent in the textile industries.
References and external links
References and external links
- ↑ Hiegel, G. A. “Trichloroisocyanuric Acid” in Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis 2001, John Wiley & Sons: New York. DOI: 10.1002/047084289X.rt209