Uses of TCCA in Swimming Pool Water Treatment

TCCA, also called Trichlor and Chloreal, is an organic compound with various domestic and industrial applications. It is a white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as an outstanding source of chlorine.

Usually containing varying mixes of chlorine, it can be found with up to 90%, 86% or 50% chlorine concentration. One of the characteristics of the compound is its strong “chlorine odour” which you would usually notice when it is unmixed.

There’s a lot of science behind how TCCA functions, including its production. For instance, TCCA is prepared from cyanuric acid by way of a reaction with chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide. Its preparation as such is to enable it display strong biocide, bactericide and disinfectant qualities. These make it extremely useful for sanitation and disinfection of a great variety of matter.

Importantly, TCCA is made to be very human friendly. When used properly, it causes no side effects. It can be used to purify drinking water, making it perfectly safe for use and even when used on other bodies of water, such as swimming pools, it is very safe.

Used in Swimming Pools

Proper swimming pool sanitation to ensure healthy conditions in swimming pools, hot tubs, plunge pools, and similar recreational water venues it of utmost importance. Proper sanitation is needed to maintain the visual clarity of water and to prevent the transmission of infectious waterborne diseases.

Swimming pool water treatment is one of the most popular ways of using TCCA. It acts as a disinfecting agent in swimming pools and is great for achieving sparkling water. Since the compound has no side effect on hair, eyes or skin, it is perfectly safe for immersion and contact with body parts.

Much of the reason why TCCA is so preferred for swimming pools is down to the science behind its functioning. When it is added in the pool, it combines with the water and releases cyanuric acid and hypochlorous acid. This helps chlorinate the pool and act against the disease germs in the water. It thus acts as a perfect sterilizer of the pool and does not get stripped away by sunlight.

The aim of adding TCCA into the pool is to increase the production of free chlorine. At this point, the pool will be perfectly clean, sterilize all germs and have no chlorine smell or irritation. In its ideal quantity, TCCA should only be present in 1-3 parts per million (ppm) in the pool.

The pH level of the pool should also be continually tested to ensure it does not fall below 7.2 or rise above 7.6. This is pretty much the same as the pH of human tears. Thus, maintaining the pool at this level keeps eyes from burning.

FENGBAI offers the widest range of quality chemicals that ensure clean and clear swimming pool water. The range includes chlorine donating chemicals, high-level algicides, advanced pH balancers and flocullating agents. 

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