Grotan BK
Agent Name
Grotan BK
CAS Number
4719-04-4
Formula
C9-H21-N3-O3
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Triazinetriethanol; 1,3,5-Trihydroxyethylhexahydrotriazine; 1,3,5-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine; 1,3,5-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)hexahydro-s-triazine; Actane; Busan 1060; ETA 75; Grotan; Grotan B; Grotan HD; Hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5-triethanol; Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine; Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl)triazine; KM 200 (alcohol); Kalpur TE; Onyxide 200; Ottaform 204; Rancidity control agent; Roksol T 1-7; 1,3,5-Triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triethanol; 2,2',2''-(Hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5-triyl)triethanol; s-Triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triethanol; [ChemIDplus] HHT; Triadine; Onyxide; Proxel; Myacide; Nipacide; Surcide-P; [Reference #2]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Viscous yellow liquid; [CAMEO] Formulated as liquid concentrates; [Reference #2]
Sources/Uses
Used as a formaldehyde-releasing biocide in metalworking fluids; [Kanerva, p. 1800] An antimicrobial (possesses some fungicidal activity) used to preserve adhesives, metalworking fluids, indoor construction materials, lubricants, aqueous mineral slurries, paints, stains, coatings, fuel and oil in storage, oil field drilling muds, inks and dyes, chemical and clinical reagents, industrial water systems, and household and industrial cleansers and detergents; [Reference #2]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis and asthma reported in exposed workers; [Kanerva, p. 1800] Hydrolyzed forming formaldehyde, which is responsible for the antimicrobial activity of the compound; Reports of occupational skin irritation and sensitization, conjunctivitis, and bronchial asthma; 1% of 1,772 patients with suspected ACD had positive sensitization reaction to a 1% concentration; [Reference #2] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] See "Formaldehyde."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.9E-09 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]; Flash point > 200 deg F;
Reference Link #2
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: