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SODIUM DICHLOROISOCYANURATE (ANHYDROUS AND DIHYDRATE)
Chemical names: 1,3-DICHLORO-1,3,5-TRIAZINE-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-TRIONE, SODIUM SALT TRIAZINE, 2,4,6(1H,2H,5H)-TRIONE, 1,3-DICHLORO-, SODIUM SALT 1,3-DICHLORO-1,3,5-TRIAZINE-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-TRIONE SALT, DIHYDRATE TRIAZINE, 2,4,6(1H,2H,5H)-TRIONE, 1,3-DICHLORO-, SODIUM SALT, DIHYDRATE
Synonyms: ANHYDROUS: NaDCC; SODIUM DICHLORO-s-TRIAZINETRIONE DIHYDRATE: NaDCC DIHYDRATE; SODIUM DICHLORO-s-TRIAZINETRIONE DIHYDRATE
Functional class: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT FOR USE IN DRINKING-WATER SYSTEMS
Latest evaluation: 2003
Tolerable Intake: 2.0 mg/kg bw per day
Comments: Expressed as anhydrous NaDCC; applicable for intake from drinking-water treated with NaDCC for the purpose of disinfection
Report: TRS 922-JECFA 61/123
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 11/FNP 52 Add.11/69
Tox monograph: FAS 52-JECFA 61/487
 
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