Today, almost every housewife has cleaning and detergents, which also disinfect surfaces and household items. One of the substances used for the manufacture of such agents is sodium dichloroisocyanurate or the sodium salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid. The substance is presented in the form of white tablets that have the smell of chlorine.
Description and characteristics of the product
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate is produced by a Chinese company, the product is presented in the form of round white tablets weighing 3.3 grams, in which the sodium salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid is the main active ingredient in the amount of 87%. There are also additional components that help accelerate the process of dissolution of tablets in water. Thus, each pill holds one and a half grams of active chlorine.
The product is highly soluble in water, for this it takes ten minutes. The drug is dispensed in plastic jars in which one kilogram of tablets is placed.
For what purposes is it used?
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate found use in the following areas:
- The manufacture of detergents, cleaners and disinfectants that are widely used by many people around the world.
- Water treatment on an industrial scale, as well as in pools.
- Drinking water disinfection.
- Disinfection of tools and equipment, surfaces, dishes in state institutions (hotels, hospitals, etc.), in pharmacological enterprises, meat and dairy and other industries.
- Disinfection of equipment in livestock, fish farming and poultry farming.
- Use for domestic purposes.
- Disinfection of water in extreme situations, as well as for washing food in order to eliminate pathogenic microbes.
- Disinfection of tanks for the transport of food and drinking water.
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate: instructions for use
Using tablets that are designed for disinfection is quite simple. The disinfecting solution is ready. It can now be used for its intended purpose. It is best to use rubber gloves, since the solution contains chlorine, which can adversely affect the skin. In enterprises, when using this product, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment, for example, a respirator, gloves, goggles, etc.
If there is a need to disinfect equipment, utensils and other items from Mycobacterium tuberculosis, then it is necessary to take not one, but four tablets of sodium dichloroisocyanurate per ten liters of water (see instructions). This will result in a more concentrated solution that eliminates pathogenic microflora.
After applying the solution, if there is excess, it must be disposed of.
Symptoms of sodium dichloroisocyanurate poisoning
This substance can affect the central nervous system, respiratory system, as well as the gastrointestinal tract, skin, organs of vision, kidneys and liver, blood. The substance contains chlorine, which is irritating. If it enters the respiratory system, a cough occurs, a sore throat, shortness of breath, in a severe case, pulmonary edema may develop.
If the substance enters the digestive tract, a person has pain in the abdomen and digestive tract, nausea, accompanied by vomiting.
First aid
With sodium dichloroisocyanurate poisoning, a person needs first aid. To do this, he needs oxygen, peace and warmth. If respiratory arrest is observed, artificial respiration is performed.
If the substance enters the oral cavity, it is necessary to rinse it well with clean water, give a sorbent, for example, activated carbon, as well as saline drink and a laxative.
If the substance gets on the skin, you need to get rid of contaminated clothes and shoes, remove the product itself with a cotton swab, rinse the affected area with plenty of clean cold water, you can use soap. Wash the skin for at least twenty minutes.
If the solution gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with clean cold water for twenty minutes. Then you need to contact a medical institution.
Conclusion
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate is a toxic chemical that is used to disinfect surfaces, household items, equipment, etc. The drug is available in the form of tablets, which include the sodium salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid. Often, a detergent is added to the solution to simultaneously clean and disinfect objects and surfaces. The shelf life of the tablets is five years from the date of release. The solution can last no more than three days, then it must be disposed of.
The tool can cause poisoning, damage to the skin and eyes. Therefore, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment when working with it. If unpleasant symptoms appear, it is recommended that you immediately contact a doctor.