Product Name: Decyldimethyltertiary Amine
Chemical Formula: C12H27N
Synonyms: N,N-Dimethyldecylamine
Recommended Use: Surfactant in cleaning agents, chemical intermediate, flotation agent
Manufacturer Information: See supplier label for contact information
Emergency Phone Number: Refer to chemical distributor’s SDS
CAS Number: 112-18-5
GHS Classification: Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2; Eye damage/irritation, Category 2A; Acute toxicity, Oral, Category 4
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, harmful if swallowed
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing mist, use protective gloves and eye protection, wash skin thoroughly after handling, do not eat or drink while using this chemical
Chemical Name: Decyldimethyltertiary Amine
Concentration: 98-100% by weight
Chemical Family: Aliphatic tertiary amine
CAS Number: 112-18-5
Impurities/Additives: Commercial grades may carry trace stabilizers or related amines
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical attention for breathing difficulty
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected areas under running water and soap, see doctor for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek prompt medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, seek medical assistance if symptoms occur
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical or CO2 for small fires
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High-volume water jets can spread the material
Specific Hazards: Vapors may form flammable mixtures, toxic fumes may occur under fire conditions including nitrogen oxides and carbon oxides
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Advice for Firefighters: Contain run-off water, control ignition sources, cool containers with water spray if exposed to fire
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unprotected personnel, ventilate area, put on chemical-resistant gloves and goggles
Environmental Precautions: Prevent discharge into waterways, sewers, soil
Cleanup Methods: Absorb spill with inert material (sawdust, sand, earth), place in chemical waste container, avoid direct contact, ventilate area after cleanup
Safe Handling: Wear protective gloves, work in ventilated spaces, avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly sealed containers in cool, dry, ventilated locations, keep away from oxidizers and acids
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
Storage Temperature: Avoid temperatures above room temperature for long durations to prevent product degradation
Exposure Limits: No regulated exposure limit set, general threshold limit of 1–5 ppm as recommended by industrial hygiene guidelines
Engineering Controls: Provide eyewash stations, mechanical ventilation, fume hoods in work areas
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), safety goggles or face shield, lab coat, use respirators if ventilation is insufficient
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, remove contaminated clothing, do not smoke or eat in handling areas
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Amine-like, fishy
pH: Slightly basic (alkaline)
Melting Point: -11 °C
Boiling Point: 210–215 °C
Flash Point: 93 °C (closed cup)
Auto-ignition Temperature: 220 °C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohols and organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: 0.18 mmHg at 25 °C
Density: 0.77–0.80 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Viscosity: 4.2 mPa·s at 25 °C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Prolonged exposure to heat, oxidation, moisture
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides
Hazardous Decomposition: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, other toxic gases under fire or high heat
Polymerization: Product does not polymerize
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, dermal, eye contact
Acute Effects: Harmful if swallowed, causes irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory tract
Chronic Effects: No evidence for chronic toxicity under regular exposure limits, prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis
LD50 (Oral, rat): 2100 mg/kg
LD50 (Dermal, rabbit): >2000 mg/kg
Symptoms: Redness, burning, headache, nausea, coughing, abdominal pain
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP or OSHA
Other Data: Not classified for reproductive toxicity or mutagenicity based on available information
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, but large spills could lead to oxygen depletion in water bodies
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low to moderate, log Kow (octanol/water) estimated at 4.0–4.3
Mobility in Soil: Moderate, may leach to groundwater given sufficient quantity
Other Adverse Effects: Use caution to minimize release, no known propensity for ozone layer depletion
Disposal Methods: Treat as hazardous chemical waste, incineration in approved facility, avoid release to environment
Packaging Disposal: Rinse and recycle or dispose of contaminated packaging as hazardous waste
Disposal Regulations: Dispose in accordance with national and local environmental regulations, contact licensed waste handler
UN Number: Not listed for significant transport regulation, but treat with chemical shipment caution
Proper Shipping Name: Tertiary amine, liquid, n.o.s.
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated as a dangerous good under usual transport conditions, but follow relevant safety guidelines for use of secondary containment and labeling
Packing Group: N/A
Handling in Transit: Secure upright containers, avoid sharp impacts, protect from sunlight and extreme temperatures
TSCA Status: Listed on U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS: Listed under European Chemicals Agency
REACH Registration: Pre-registered for industrial use
OSHA Hazard Classification: Irritant
SARA Title III: Not subject to specific reporting requirements
Other Regulations: Chemical users should comply with national, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations, updated registrations, chemical-specific workplace safety plans
