Tablets
The tablet page identifies TCCA 90% Tablet and lists CAS RN 87-90-1, molecular formula C3Cl3N3O3, available chlorine 90% min, pH range for a 1% solution of 2.7–3.3, moisture 0.5% max, common tablet sizes and packaging examples.
AQUA CHEM lists a Trichloroisocyanuric Acid, or TCCA, 90% tablet format with page-listed chemical identifiers and tablet specifications; it also lists a TCCA 90% granular format with granular specification fields; and its disinfectant category lists TCCA 90% Powder as a product item. Buyers should compare format, documents, packaging confirmation and transport requirements before comparing price per kilogram.
TCCA 90% tablets vs granules vs powder: what can be compared from verified pages?
Compare tablets, granules and powder as separate buying formats: tablets and granules have page-listed specification details, while powder should be treated as a listed product item that needs current specification confirmation.
Granules
The granular page identifies TCCA 90% granular and lists CAS RN 87-90-1, EINECS 201-782-8, molecular formula C3Cl3N3O3, available chlorine 90% min, pH range for a 1% solution of 2.7–3.3, moisture 0.5% max, bulk density information, particle-size options and packaging examples.
Powder
The disinfectant category page lists TCCA 90% Powder as a product item, but powder-specific SKU parameters should be requested directly before purchase.
| Format | What the buyer can compare now | What to reconfirm |
|---|---|---|
| Tablet | Page-listed tablet sizes, packaging examples and standard chemical fields. | Current SKU availability, final pack configuration, documents and commercial terms. |
| Granular | Page-listed particle-size options, bulk density information, handling/storage cautions and packaging examples. | Exact mesh option, packaging, documents and terms for the quoted shipment. |
| Powder | Listed as a TCCA 90% Powder product item in the disinfectant category. | Detailed powder specification, packaging and document package. |
How should buyers choose a TCCA 90% format by use case?
Start with the intended handling pattern and the documents required for import, resale or private label; then ask the supplier to confirm the exact SKU before treating two offers as comparable.
| Buying scenario | Format direction | Reason to verify before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Distributor comparing stocked tablet items | Use the tablet page as the starting point for tablet-size and packaging questions. | Tablet dimensions and pack configuration affect resale units and labeling work. |
| Importer comparing granular lots | Use the granular page as the starting point for particle-size and bulk-density questions. | Granular mesh, package and transport documents should match the buyer's market needs. |
| Private-label team considering powder | Treat powder as a listed product item and request the current powder data sheet. | Do not infer powder mesh, pack size or use pattern from tablet or granular pages. |
| Any buyer preparing cross-border shipment | Check transport classification documents for Trichloroisocyanuric acid, dry, including oxidizer class context. | Shipment paperwork must be aligned with the material and route requirements. |
Where tablets and granules differ most for importers and distributors
The strongest verified difference is not a universal performance ranking; it is that the tablet and granular pages list different physical specification fields that buyers should use in separate RFQs.
Tablet RFQ focus
For tablets, request confirmation of the page-listed tablet format, available chlorine 90% min, listed pH and moisture ranges, tablet-size option, package and labeling requirements.
Granular RFQ focus
For granules, request confirmation of the page-listed granular format, available chlorine 90% min, listed pH and moisture ranges, selected particle size, bulk-density information, package and storage guidance.
| Comparison point | Tablet page | Granular page |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identifier | CAS RN 87-90-1 and formula C3Cl3N3O3 are listed. | CAS RN 87-90-1, EINECS 201-782-8 and formula C3Cl3N3O3 are listed. |
| Available chlorine | Available chlorine 90% min is listed. | Available chlorine 90% min is listed. |
| Physical specification emphasis | Common tablet sizes and packaging examples are listed. | Particle-size options, bulk density information and packaging examples are listed. |
What to ask before buying TCCA 90% powder
Use the powder listing as a reason to request a current powder specification, not as proof of detailed powder parameters.
- Ask for the current powder specification sheet and confirm the exact product name on the document.
- Ask whether available chlorine, moisture, pH, particle-size description and packaging are stated for the powder SKU.
- Ask for the SDS and COA format that will accompany the quoted shipment.
- Ask whether the quoted package and label artwork are for powder, not copied from tablet or granular offers.
- Ask the supplier to confirm any market-specific document needs before you compare landed cost.
Documents and safety checks buyers should request with each format
For every format, request documents that identify the exact material, physical form, package and transport classification before approving a purchase order.
NOAA CAMEO's UN/NA 2468 page identifies the material name as Trichloroisocyanuric acid, dry, and shows hazard class 5.1 / Oxidizer in the Hazmat Table display.
- Request an SDS that matches the quoted TCCA physical format.
- Request a COA template or lot-specific COA process for the quoted item.
- Request packaging confirmation, including net weight, outer package and private-label requirements where applicable.
- Request transport information that aligns with Trichloroisocyanuric acid, dry, when that classification applies to the shipment.
- Request written confirmation that the product name, CAS number and format are consistent across invoice, label, SDS, COA and shipping documents.
RFQ checklist for TCCA 90% tablets, granules, and powder
A good RFQ separates the chemical identifier, physical format, pack, documents and commercial terms so suppliers quote the same item basis.
- For tablets, include TCCA 90% Tablet, CAS RN 87-90-1, formula C3Cl3N3O3 and the requested tablet size.
- For granules, include TCCA 90% granular, CAS RN 87-90-1, formula C3Cl3N3O3 and the requested particle-size option.
- For powder, state that the buyer requires the current TCCA 90% Powder specification before final comparison.
- For transport review, ask for documentation consistent with the applicable classification for Trichloroisocyanuric acid, dry.
- Ask the supplier to state pack size, palletization, label language, document set, quote validity and Incoterms separately from unit price.
- Shortlist offers only after each supplier names the physical format clearly.
- Compare specification fields that are relevant to that format, rather than forcing tablet, granule and powder data into one column.
- Check whether SDS, COA, label and transport papers use the same product name and format.
- Then compare price, freight basis, duty assumptions and private-label work on an equivalent document basis.
Conclusion: choose the format after document confirmation
Choose TCCA 90% format after the specification and document package are clear, not before.
- Tablet comparison can use the tablet page's listed identifiers, available chlorine and tablet-size fields as RFQ prompts.
- Granular comparison can use the granular page's listed identifiers, particle-size options and bulk-density information as RFQ prompts.
- Powder should be handled as a listed item that needs a current detailed specification before final selection.
- Transport documentation should be checked because Trichloroisocyanuric acid, dry, is associated with oxidizer class context in the UN/NA 2468 reference.
For importers, distributors and private-label procurement teams, the practical decision is to make each quote format-specific. Once the supplier confirms the exact SKU, pack, SDS, COA and transport documents, buyers can compare landed cost with fewer assumptions.
FAQs about TCCA 90% format selection
Most follow-up questions come down to whether the format, documents and quoted package describe the same product.
What is TCCA 90%?
The tablet page identifies Trichloroisocyanuric Acid (TCCA) 90% Tablet and lists available chlorine 90% min. The granular page also lists available chlorine 90% min for TCCA 90% granular.
Are TCCA 90% tablets, granules and powder interchangeable?
No. Buyers should not assume interchangeability because the verified pages describe different physical formats and different specification fields for tablets and granules, while powder detail parameters must be confirmed separately.
When are tablets the better RFQ focus?
Tablets are the better RFQ focus when the buyer needs tablet-size and package details, because those fields are listed on the tablet page and should be confirmed for the exact order.
When are granules the better RFQ focus?
Granules are the better RFQ focus when the buyer needs particle-size options, bulk-density information and granular handling or storage questions addressed in the quote.
Can buyers rely on detailed powder specifications from the category listing?
No. The category listing supports that TCCA 90% Powder is listed as a product item, but buyers should request the current powder specification before comparing it with tablets or granules.
Which documents should be requested before comparing offers?
Request the specification sheet, SDS, COA process or sample format, packaging confirmation, label requirements and transport information for the exact quoted format.
Why does transport classification matter for procurement?
Transport classification matters because UN/NA 2468 identifies Trichloroisocyanuric acid, dry, and shows hazard class 5.1 / Oxidizer, so importers should align shipment paperwork with the actual material and route.
