Polyquaternium-42
Synonyms
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl(dimethyliminio)-1,2-ethanediyl(dimethyliminio)-1,2-ethanediyl dichloride);
Polixetonium chloride;
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 31512-74-0
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), colorless to pale yellow liquid; or solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rat oral LD50 |
1850mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
> 2000mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antistatic, emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing, wetting, film-forming, antibacterial, antimicrobial, preservative abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
30.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antistatic agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as flocculant.
Use as deodorant.
Use as film-forming agent.
Use as antimicrobial agent, preservative.
2, Personal care products
Antimicrobial agent in personal care products.
3, Water treatment
Bactericide-algicide in water treatment.
4, Agriculture
Plant growth regulator, bactericide in agriculture.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 31512-74-0, Polixetonium chloride
Update: 20140706(1); 20190617(2);