Today, almost every housewife has cleaning and detergents, which also disinfect surfaces and household items. One of the substances that is used for the manufacture of such products is sodium dichloroisocyanurate or the sodium s alt 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, which include the sodium s alt of dichloroisocyanuric acid - the main active ingredient in the amount of 87%. There are also additional components that help speed up the process of dissolving tablets in water. Thus, each pill contains one and a half grams of active chlorine.
The product dissolves well in water, it takes ten minutes to do this. The drug is dispensed in plasticjars containing one kilogram of tablets.
For what purpose is it used?
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate has been used in the following areas:
- Production of detergents, cleaners and disinfectants that are widely used by many people around the world.
- Water purification on an industrial scale, as well as in swimming pools.
- Drinking water disinfection.
- Disinfection of tools and equipment, surfaces, utensils in public institutions (hotels, hospitals, etc.), pharmaceutical plants, meat and dairy and other industries.
- Decontamination of equipment in animal husbandry, fish farming and poultry farming.
- Domestic use.
- Disinfection of water in emergency situations, as well as for washing food 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 disinfectant solution is ready. It can now be used for its intended purpose. It is best to use rubber gloves, as the solution contains chlorine, which can adversely affect the skin. In factories, when using this product, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves, goggles, etc.
If there is a need to decontaminate equipment, utensils andother 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 will eliminate pathogenic microflora.
After applying the solution, if there is excess left, 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 an irritant. If it enters the respiratory system, a cough, sore throat, shortness of breath occurs, in severe cases, pulmonary edema may develop.
If a substance enters the gastrointestinal tract, a person has pain in the abdomen and digestive tract, nausea, followed by vomiting.
First Aid
In case of poisoning with sodium dichloroisocyanurate, a person needs first aid. To do this, he needs access to oxygen, peace and warmth. If respiratory arrest is observed, artificial ventilation of the lungs is carried out.
If a substance enters the oral cavity, rinse it well with clean water, give a sorbent, such as activated charcoal, as well as saline drink and a laxative.
If the substance has got 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 clean cold water in large quantities, you canuse soap. Wash the skin for at least twenty minutes.
If the solution gets into the eyes, they should be urgently rinsed with clean cold water for twenty minutes. Then you need to contact a medical facility.
Conclusion
Sodium dichloroisocyanurate is a pesticide that is used to disinfect surfaces, household items, equipment, etc. The drug is available in the form of tablets, which include the sodium s alt of dichloroisocyanuric acid, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid. Often, a detergent is added to the solution in order to simultaneously clean and disinfect objects and surfaces. The shelf life of the tablets is five years from the date of issue. The solution can be stored for no more than three days, then it must be disposed of.
The product may 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 to immediately consult a doctor.
