Houghton Chemical Corporation Algicides

Purocide 325
2-chloro-4,6-dialkylamino-s-triazine
Manufacturer Name: Bellacide® 325
Manufacturer: FMC Corporation

Bellacide® 325 Algicide
- General Product Information

Bellacide® 325 has been developed to control algae in industrial water systems and ornamental fountains.

The active ingredient of Bellacide® 325 is 2-chloro-4,6 dialkylamino-s-triazine. The CAS number is 5915-41-3.

Typical physical properties

appearance pale-coloured dispersion

active ingredient content 3.8-4.2% (w/w)

pH (undiluted product) 6-9

viscosity 400-1000 cP

solubility in water of active ingredient soluble at low concentrations 8.5 mg/l solids at 20°C

Chemical reactivity
The active ingredient is stable in acid, neutral and alkaline solutions. It is unaffected by oxidising biocides.

Thermal stability
Bellacide® 325 is stable over wide pH range and to UV light

Logistics

classification      harmful for supply

packaging non-hazardous for conveyance
HDPE L-ring drum, DOT spec 34
55 U.S. gallons (210 liter)
height 36.3 in (922 mm)
diameter 22.5 in (572 mm)

gross weight 472 lb

net weight 450 lb

DOT class not regulated

DOT number not applicable

freight class (LTL listing) 60.00 - compounds industrial process water treating in liquid barrels.

bill of lading code J

NMF class 050227

Regulatory approvals

USDA (USA)      G7: boilers, steamlines, cooling systems, no food contact.

EPA/FIFRA (USA) G5: cooling and retort water recirculating towers ornamental fountains

Toxicology data

acute oral LD₅₀ (rat)      >2000 mg/kg

dermal LD₅₀ (rat) >2000 mg/kg

skin irritation (rabbit) non irritant

eye irritation (rabbit) non irritant

To ensure safe handling and usage please refer to the material safety data sheet for more detailed information.

Patents
FMC owns or is the licensee of patents and patent applications which may cover the products and/or uses described in this brochure.

Process Additives Division

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