Chemical Properties
White powder or chunks
Uses
1,3,5-triglycidyl isocyanurate be used for curing agent of polyester and acrylic resin carboxyl-containing powder coating, manufacturing an electrical insulating laminates, adhesives, plastics stabilizers.
Uses
TGIC is widely used as a cross-linking agent or curing agent in powder coating industry, It is used also in the printed circuit board industry, electrical insulation and as a stabilizer in plastic industry.
Typical applications of polyester TGIC powder coatings are where sharp edges and corners exist such as on automotive wheels, air conditioners, lawn furniture, and air conditioner cabinets.
General Description
White crystalline solid.
Reactivity Profile
Epoxides are highly reactive. They polymerize in the presence of catalysts or when heated. These polymerization reactions can be violent. Compounds in this group react with acids, bases, and oxidizing and reducing agents. They react, possibly violently with water in the presence of acid and other catalysts.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, TRIS(2,3-EPOXYPROPYL)ISOCYANURATE is probably combustible.
Description
Occupational contact dermatitis can occur
in people producing this chemical, in those producing
the powder coat paint and in sprayers.
Flammability and Explosibility
Nonflammable
