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CAS Number: Not specified (proprietary formulation; based on alkanolamides)
Product Type: Nonionic surfactant / Alkanolamide
Synonyms:
Agnique AMD 10; Alkanolamide; Cocamide DEA or MEA; Fatty acid diethanolamide; BASF Agnique AMD series
Manufacturer: BASF
Chemical Identity and Properties:
Agnique AMD 10 is a nonionic surfactant belonging to the alkanolamide class. Alkanolamides are produced by the reaction of fatty acids (typically coconut fatty acids) with alkanolamines (such as diethanolamine or monoethanolamine). The "AMD" designation likely stands for "Alkanolamide." These products are widely used as foam stabilizers, thickeners, and viscosity builders in surfactant formulations.
Physical Properties (Typical):
Appearance: Amber to light yellow viscous liquid or paste
Ionic Character: Nonionic (with slight anionic character in some formulations)
Active Content: Typically 100% or as supplied
Solubility: Dispersible in water; soluble in many organic solvents
pH (1% solution): 8.0 – 10.0 (typical)
Form: Viscous liquid or paste
Features and Benefits:
Excellent foam stabilizer: Increases foam volume and stability
Viscosity builder: Increases viscosity of surfactant formulations
Thickening synergist: Works synergistically with anionic surfactants to build viscosity
Grease cutting: Effective at emulsifying oils and greases
Mildness: Low skin and eye irritation potential
Corrosion inhibition: Provides mild corrosion protection
Emulsification: Effective emulsifier for oils and solvents
Applications:
1. Personal Care and Cosmetics:
Shampoos: Foam stabilizer and viscosity builder
Body washes: Adds richness to foam and improves sensory properties
Facial cleansers: Provides mildness and foam stability
Bubble baths: Enhances foam volume and longevity
Liquid hand soaps: Increases viscosity and improves skin feel
2. Household Cleaning:
Hand dishwashing liquids: Foam stabilizer and grease emulsifier
Laundry detergents: Anti-redeposition agent and foam control
All-purpose cleaners: Emulsifier and viscosity modifier
Hard surface cleaners: Provides wetting and cleaning properties
3. Industrial and Institutional Cleaning:
Industrial degreasers: Emulsifies oils and greases
Car wash products: Foam booster and cleaning agent
Metal cleaning formulations: Corrosion inhibition and cleaning
4. Textile and Leather:
Fiber lubricants: Provides softness and lubricity
Wetting agents: Improves penetration
5. Agriculture:
Emulsifier: For pesticide and herbicide formulations
Mechanism of Action in Viscosity Building:
Alkanolamides such as Agnique AMD 10 function as viscosity builders in anionic surfactant systems through:
Micelle enlargement: Intercalation between anionic surfactant molecules increases micelle size and structure
Hydrogen bonding: Forms hydrogen bonds between the amide group and water molecules
Electrolyte effects: Interacts with salt to form structured networks
Typical Usage Levels:
Foam stabilization: 1-5% of total formulation
Viscosity building: 1-3% of total formulation
Grease cutting: 2-10% depending on application
SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT AGNIQUE AMD 10
First aid measures:
Description of first aid measures:
General advice:
Consult a physician.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Move out of dangerous area:
If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact:
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed:
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
Firefighting measures:
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas
Advice for firefighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Accidental release measures:
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment.
Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Handling and storage:
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8A: Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
Exposure controls/personal protection:
Control parameters:
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection:
Handle with gloves.
Gloves must be inspected prior to use.
Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection:
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection:
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.
If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Stability and reactivity:
Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents:
Hazardous decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas.
Disposal considerations:
Waste treatment methods:
Product:
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as unused product
