| Chemistry name: | N,N″,N″-trichloro-2,4,6-triamine-1,3,5-triazine![]() |
| Properties: | |
| Fine, white powder. Autoign temp 320F (160C). Slightly soluble in water and glacial acetic acid; insoluble in carbon tetrachloride and benzene; pH of saturated aqueous solution 4. | |
| Derivation: | |
| By chlorination of melamine. | |
| Grade: | |
| 89% available chlorine. | |
| Hazard: | |
| Dangerous fire risk, can ignite spontaneously in contact with reactive organic materials. | |
| Use: | |
| Chlorine bleach and bactericide. | |