Prolonium iodide
Synonyms
(2-Hydroxytrimethylene)bis(trimethylammonium)iodide;
1,3-Bis(dimethylamino)-2-propanol bismethiodide;
1,3-Bis(trimethylamino)-2-propanol diiodide;
Hydroxypropyl Bistrimonium Diiodide;
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 123-47-7
EINECS: 204-630-9
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C9H24I2N2O; C9H24N2O.2I
Molecular Weight: 430.11
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white crystal.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable. Yellowing for a long time.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, strong irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antistatic, dispersing, antimicrobial, antibacterial, preservative, anti-inflammatory abilities. High cationic charge distribution.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
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Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
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, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 Edition) Prolonium Iodide
4, 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 phase transfer catalyst.
Use as flocculant.
2, Personal care products
Antimicrobial agent in personal care products.
3, Medicine
Use as pharmaceutical ingredient (ophthalmic medication). (This section is for reference only, should be implemented according to local Pharmacopoeia.)
Manufacturers
Update: 20140409(1); 20190421(2);