TRIGLYCIDYL ISOCYANURATE (ICSC)

TRIGLYCIDYL ISOCYANURATE	ICSC: 1274

Date of peer-review: October 1997

1,3,5-Triglycidyl isocyanurate
s-Triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione
Tris(epoxypropyl)isocyanurate

CAS #	2451-62-9	C₁₂H₁₅N₃O₆
RTECS #	XZ1994900	Molecular mass: 297.3
UN #
EC #	615-021-00-6

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation		Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).

EU Classification
Symbol: T
R: 46-23/25-41-43-48/22-52/53
S: 53-45-61
Note: E
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Well closed.

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TRIGLYCIDYL ISOCYANURATE

ICSC: 1274

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE POWDER OR GRANULE.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance may polymerize due to heating to more than 120°C for more than 12 hours, or under the influence of catalysts. The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides. Molten triglycidyl isocyanurate reacts rapidly with primary and secondary amines, carboxylic acids and anhydrides, thiols, phenols and alcohols.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV (as TWA): ppm; 0.05 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1998).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates severely the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, kidneys, liver, lungs and gastrointestinal tract , resulting in tissue lesions.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. May cause heritable genetic damage in humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 95°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.9 (technical grade)

Flash point: >170°C (technical grade)
Auto-ignition temperature: >200°C (technical grade)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.8 (technical grade)

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Technical grade of this substance is a mixture of alpha and beta isomers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Triglycidyl isocyanurate (CICADS 8, 1998)