Description
Grotan BK is a triazine derivative contained in cutting fluids. It is a formaldehyde releaser. Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine is a light-yellow liquid. It is a formaldehyde condensate product that is used as an antimicrobial agent in metal working fluids.
Chemical Properties
Light Yellow Solid
Uses
Hexahydro-l,3,5-tris-(2-hydroxyethyl)triazin is used in organic synthesis; as a bactericide in cooling fluids and various cosmetic products; formaldehyde liberator.
General Description
Viscous yellow liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine is an amine and an alcohol. Amines are chemical bases. They neutralize acids to form salts plus water. These acid-base reactions are exothermic. The amount of heat that is evolved per mole of amine in a neutralization is largely independent of the strength of the amine as a base. Amines may be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
Fire Hazard
Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine is probably combustible.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Contact allergens
Grotan BK is a triazine derivative contained as a bio cide in cutting fluids. It is a formaldehyde releaser.
Dermatitis, delayed-type allergic conjunctivitis, and
asthma were described.
