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Coconut dimethylalkylamine has a variety of different uses including use in the manufacture of amine oxides used as surfactants.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used in raw materials for cationic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants, emulsifier for asphalt, mould release agents for rubber, flotation agents, anti-caking agents for fertilisers, fuel additives, sludge inhibitors and corrosion inhibitors.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used in starting materials for germicides and bactericides, levelling agents, wood preservatives, oil recovery agents and amine oxide.
CAS Number: 68439-70-3
Uses of Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
Coconut dimethylalkylamine has a variety of different uses including use in the manufacture of amine oxides used as surfactants.
Additionally Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used in the manufacture of benzalkonium salts to be used in biocide applications.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is not sold to consumers and use is limited to Industrial use only.
Workers handling Coconut dimethylalkylamine should have the appropriate skills and training with self-protect apparatus.
Physical/chemical properties of Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is a clear colourless liquid with a characteristic fatty amine odour and is insoluble in water.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used as raw material for cationic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants, emulsifier for asphalt, mould release agents for rubber, flotation agents, anti-caking agents for fertilisers, fuel additives, sludge inhibitors and corrosion inhibitors.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used as starting materials for germicides and bactericides, levelling agents, wood preservatives, oil recovery agents and amine oxide.
Applications of Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used in raw materials for cationic surfactants.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used in raw materials for amphoteric surfactants.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used in corrosion inhibitors, Raw materials for emulsifier for asphalt, mold release agents for rubber, flotation agents, anti-caking agents for fertilizers, fuel additives, sludge inhibitors, etc.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used in starting materials for cationic and amphoteric surfactants, germicides & bactericides, levelling agents, wood preservatives, oil recovery agents, amine oxide, corrosion inhibitors, hair care ingredients.
Main Applications:
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used in starting materials for cationic and amphoteric surfactants, germicides & bactericides, levelling agents, wood preservatives, oil recovery agents, amine oxide, corrosion inhibitors, hair care ingredients
Physical/chemical properties
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is a clear colourless liquid with a characteristic fatty amine odour and is insoluble in water.
Health information of Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is an alkylamine which is classified as harmful if swallowed.
Information on other dimethylakyl amines suggests that Coconut dimethylalkylamine will cause severe burns when in contact with the skin and serious eye damage if in contact with the eyes.
Consumer exposure is very unlikely as Coconut dimethylalkylamine is manufactured and handled in industrial settings in closed systems (used as chemical intermediate).
Consumers will not come into contact with harmful levels of Coconut dimethylalkylamine as use in consumer end-products is not foreseen.
Workers will not come into contact with Coconut dimethylalkylamine as it is manufactured and handled in industrial settings in closed systems.
Moreover, the vapour pressure of Coconut dimethylalkylamine is low and therefore the exposure via inhalation will be limited.
In case of unintended exposure during maintenance, sampling, testing, or other procedures workers should follow the recommended safety measures in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Human health of Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is a raw material used in the production of amine oxide surfactants.
Additionally Coconut dimethylalkylamine is used in the manufacture of benzalkonium salts to be used in biocide applications.
Therefore exposure will only occur in an industrial setting to workers.
Consumers will not be exposed to Coconut dimethylalkylamine.
Exposure of workers in manufacturing facilities is also considered very low because the process, storage and handling operations are under strictly controlled conditions.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is rigorously contained in a closed system by technical means during its whole life cycle.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is transported to another reactor or storage tank using closed transfer pipes.
Workers who might accidentally come in contact with the non-formulated, undiluted substance should follow the safety measures recommended in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Effect assessment Result: (REACH assessment)
Acute toxicity:
Oral / inhalation / dermal:
Harmful by the oral route.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is not considered as harmful by dermal or inhalation routes of exposure.
Irritation / corrosion:
Skin / eye / respiratory tract:
Coconut dimethylalkylamine causes severe skin burns.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine causes skin irritation and eye irritation.
Toxicity after repeated exposure:
Oral / inhalation / dermal:
No information available.
Genotoxicity / Mutagenicity:
Not mutagenic.
Carcinogenicity:
No information available.
Toxicity for reproduction:
No information available.
Environmental information about Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is very toxic to aquatic organism and considered very hazardous to the aquatic environment.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is readily biodegradable, will not persist in the environment and has a low potential of bioaccumulation.
Adsorption potential of Coconut dimethylalkylamine is high and it is likely to bind to soil and suspended particles.
The amount of Coconut dimethylalkylamine released into the aquatic and terrestrial environment, however, is low indicating no risk for the aquatic and terrestrial environment.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is confirmed by an environmental exposure assessment showing that exposure can be minimised during all steps of manufacture and industrial use.
Environment:
Manufacture of chemicals involving Coconut dimethylalkylamine is a closed and automated process with no aqueous effluent and no gaseous emissions released to the environment.
During the industrial use of Coconut dimethylalkylamine there is also a “No release” policy with all effluent being stored in special containers dedicated to incineration.
Risk management recommendations of Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
When using chemicals make sure that there is adequate ventilation.
Always use appropriate chemical resistant gloves to protect your hands and skin and always wear eye protection.
Coconut dimethylalkylamine is corrosive to the skin and causes serious eye damage so alkali-resistant gloves and safety goggles or face shield should be worn.
Appropriate clothing should be worn also.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke where chemicals are handled, processed, or stored.
If this material gets on clothing take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
If you have inhaled Coconut dimethylalkylamine, move to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If swallowed Coconut dimethylalkylamine, seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
Do not induce vomiting.
If Coconut dimethylalkylamine gets into your eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
If Coconut dimethylalkylamine gets on your skin, wash the skin with 2% acetic acid and plenty of water until slimy feeling disappears.
Seek medical attention immediately.
Identifiers of Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
Chemical name: Lauric distilled Dimethyl Amine
Chemical family: Natural Dimethyl Alkyl Amine
Industries: Tertiary Amines
Description: Surfactant producer of Amine Oxides, Betaine type products and Quaternary Ammonium compounds.
Properties: Quaternary Ammonium Precusor
Regional Availability: EMEA, ASIA, LATAM, AMERICA
CAS Number: 68439-70-3
Chemical Name: Amines, C12-16-alkyldimetyl
Industries: Oleochemicals (Tertiary Amines)
Properties of Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
Physical state: Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Characteristic (fatty amine)
pH: No information available
Density: 0.790 g/mL at 20 ºC
Melting point: - 8.9 ºC
Boiling point: No information available
Flash point: 136 °C (Cleveland open cup method)
Flammability (Optional): No information available
Explosive properties: No information available
Self – ignition temperature: No information available
Vapour pressure: No information available
Water solubility: Insoluble
Octanol-water partition coefficient (log Kow): No information available
Specifications of Coconut dimethylalkylamine:
Product name: FARMIN 2471
Chemical Name: Alkyl(C12-16) dimethylamines
CAS RN.: 68439-70-3
Appearance: Clear liquid
Typical carbon chain composition: C10: 2% max., C12:63-75%, C14:24-30%, C16:5% max, C18:0.5% max.
Color: 40 APHA max.
Total amine value: 244-255
Tertiary amine (%): 98 min.
1'ry & 2'ry amines(%): 0.30 max.
Water content(%): 0.30 max.
Apperance: Clear liquid
Color (APHA): 40 max.
Total amine value (mgKOH/g): 244 – 255
Tertiary amine (%): 98.0 min.
1 & 2 Amine (%): 0.30 max
Moisture (%): 0.30 max.
Alkyl composition (%):
C10 / 2.0 max
C12 / 63.0 – 75.0
C14 / 24 – 30
C16 / 5.0
C18 / 0.5 max
