Chemical Properties
white powder
Uses
Additive to plastics, especially to impart thermal
stability.
Uses
1,3,5-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)cyanuric Acid, is a building block that can be used in polymer science. It has also shown to have synergistic flame retardancy properties.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 28, p. 85, 1963
DOI: 10.1021/jo01036a019
General Description
White powder.
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
An organo-isocyanate. Isocyanates and thioisocyanates are incompatible with many classes of compounds, reacting exothermically to release toxic gases. Reactions with amines, aldehydes, alcohols, alkali metals, ketones, mercaptans, strong oxidizers, hydrides, phenols, and peroxides can cause vigorous releases of heat. Acids and bases initiate polymerization reactions in these materials. Some isocyanates react with water to form amines and liberate carbon dioxide.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for 1,3,5-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)cyanuric acid are not available, but 1,3,5-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)cyanuric acid is probably combustible.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
