Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Grotan BK
CAS Number	4719-04-4
Formula	C9-H21-N3-O3
Major Category	Other Uses
Synonyms	1,3,5-Triazine-1,3,5(2H,4H,6H)-triethanol; Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)hexahydro-s-triazine; Trishydroxyethyl-hexahydro-s-triazine; N,N',N''-Tris(beta-hydroxyethyl)hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine; Miliden X-2; Grotan; Hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine-1,3,5-triethanol; Grotan B; Hexahydro-1,3,5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine; Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine; Kalpur TE; Onyxide 200; 1,3,5-Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine; Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine; Grotan BK; Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-1,3,5-triazine; [ChemFinder]
Category	Preservatives/Disinfectants
Description	Viscous yellow liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses	Used as a formaldehyde-releasing biocide in metalworking fluids; [Kanerva, p. 1155]
Comments	Allergic contact dermatitis reported in machinists; [Kanerva, p. 1155]
Reference Link	Contact allergy to a fatty acid ester component of cutting fluids
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	Not evaluated
Explanatory Notes	"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]; Flash point > 200 deg F;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer	Yes
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Related Information in Haz-Map
Diseases	Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: Contact dermatitis, allergic
Processes	Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Metal Machining Using Disinfectants