Product Name: Dihydrogenated Tallow Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Chemical Formula: C38H80ClN
CAS Number: 61789-80-8
Synonyms: Quaternary ammonium compound, Quatrisoft LM 200, Arquad 2HT-75
Recommended Use: Fabric softener, antistatic agent, emulsifier
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Hazard Classification: Skin irritation (Category 2), Serious eye damage (Category 1), Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Pictogram: Corrosive, environmental hazard (GHS classification)
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements: Wear gloves, eye protection, and face protection. Avoid release to the environment. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. If splashed in eyes, rinse immediately and seek medical advice.
Route of Exposure: Skin, eyes, ingestion, inhalation of mists.
Potential Health Effects: Redness, pain, blurred vision, vomiting if ingested, respiratory irritation if inhaled.
Chemical Identity: Dihydrogenated Tallow Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Concentration: Typically 60-80% (commercial grades), remainder water and minor impurities
Impurities: Trace amounts of glycols, tallow residues, and fatty acids
Additives: May include water, isopropanol, preservatives (for stabilization)
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Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek immediate medical attention for persistent irritation or vision changes.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with plenty of water and soap for several minutes. Seek medical advice for persistent redness or irritation.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Keep comfortable for breathing. Seek medical attention if symptoms such as coughing or breathing difficulty occur.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek medical advice immediately.
Important Symptoms: Eye and skin irritation, vision impairment, nausea.
Advice to Doctors: Symptomatic and supportive treatments only. No specific antidote.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, water spray (avoid strong water jet).
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet may cause spattering.
Hazards from Combustion: Releases toxic gases including hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides.
Protective Equipment: Full protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus.
Fire/Explosion Risk: Product does not burn easily, but in fire can decompose to hazardous gases.
Advice for Firefighters: Prevent runoff into waterways. Cool containers exposed to fire.
Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, clothing. Wear appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, apron, boots).
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, watercourses, and soil. Alert local authorities if major spill contaminates waterways.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Contain spillage. Absorb with inert material (sand, earth, spill kit). Collect in suitable container. Clean area thoroughly with plenty of water.
Additional Statements: Wash contaminated surfaces. Dispose collected material per local regulations.
Safe Handling Advice: Use in well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing mist or vapors. Avoid skin and eye contact. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling.
Safe Storage Conditions: Store in original container, tightly closed, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space. Protect from extreme heat and direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidants, acids. Keep away from foodstuff and beverages.
Specific Use Instructions: If diluted or mixed, ensure compatibility with solvents or additional chemicals.
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits for this compound.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation if dust or mists are generated.
Personal Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), protective goggles, face shield if risk of splashing, impervious clothing, closed footwear.
Respiratory Protection: Suitable mask/respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after use. Do not touch eyes or mouth with contaminated gloves or hands.
Appearance: White to creamy solid, flakes or pastilles, sometimes liquid in commercial solutions
Odor: Faint, characteristic, fatty
pH (1% Solution): 4.0 – 6.0
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point: About 40°C (104°F)
Solubility: Disperses in water to form milky emulsion, soluble in alcohols
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperature
Density: 0.97–1.0 g/cm³ at 20°C
Flash Point: >100°C (aqueous solution)
Partition Coefficient: log Kow: Estimated high (>6)
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, sunlight, freezing temperatures.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, anionic surfactants.
Hazardous Decomposition: Produces toxic vapors of nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide/dioxide on combustion.
Polymerization: Does not occur.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 2,500-5,000 mg/kg (estimated, varies by source and grade)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified as respiratory sensitizer.
Skin Sensitization: Not generally found to cause skin sensitization but repeated contact increases risk.
Chronic Toxicity: Prolonged exposure to concentrated solutions may cause defatting of skin, dermatitis.
Other Effects: Not known to be carcinogenic or mutagenic under normal conditions.
Ecotoxicity: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in aquatic environment.
Bioaccumulation: Potential for bioaccumulation, especially in aquatic species.
Persistence/Degradability: Not readily biodegradable. Remains in environment for extended periods.
Mobility in Soil: Strong adsorption to soil particles, low mobility in groundwater.
Other Adverse Effects: High toxicity in algae, daphnia, other aquatic invertebrates.
Product Disposal: Dispose of as hazardous waste in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations. Do not discharge into sewage or surface waters.
Container Disposal: Empty containers may retain residues. Triple rinse, puncture, and send to licensed facility.
Additional Disposal Measures: If suitable, incineration in a licensed facility.
Relevant Regulations: Comply with local environmental agency guidelines for hazardous chemical disposal.
UN Number: 3077 (Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S.)
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (contains Dihydrogenated Tallow Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride)
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles)
Packing Group: III
Label Requirements: Marine Pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Avoid release to environment during transport. Keep container tightly closed and upright. Protect from moisture.
Environmental Hazards: Classified as marine pollutant.
Global Inventories: Registered under TSCA (US), REACH (EU), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia).
Classification according to GHS: Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 1, Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 1, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Skin Irritation Category 2.
Other Regulations: Subject to workplace safety controls under OSHA, WHMIS, European CLP Regulation.
Labelling Requirements: Danger, environmental hazard, keep away from surface waters and drains.
Restrictions: Use as directed in accordance with manufacturer instructions, not for direct human or animal ingestion.
Additional Notification: Ensure safety data sheet readily available to all personnel in workplace setting.
