A review of toxicology studies on cyanurate and its chlorinated derivatives

Environ Health Perspect. 1986 Nov:69:287-92. doi: 10.1289/ehp.8669287.

Abstract

Chlorinated cyanurates are added to swimming pools as disinfectants. In the presence of water, these materials hydrolyze to yield cyanurate and hypochlorous acid. To evaluate the safety of exposure to these materials, a comprehensive testing program was undertaken. This review summarizes the results of acute and subchronic tests on chlorinated isocyanurates. Findings from acute, subchronic, reproduction, metabolism, mutagenicity, and chronic/carcinogenicity tests on cyanurate are also summarized. Results from these tests indicate that chlorinated isocyanurates are safe for use in swimming pools.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinogens
  • Disinfectants / toxicity*
  • Female
  • Lethal Dose 50
  • Male
  • Mutagens
  • Pregnancy
  • Rats
  • Reproduction / drug effects
  • Safety
  • Swimming Pools
  • Teratogens
  • Triazines / metabolism
  • Triazines / toxicity*

Substances

  • Carcinogens
  • Disinfectants
  • Mutagens
  • Teratogens
  • Triazines
  • cyanuric acid
  • troclosene
  • symclosene