N,N-Diethoxylated-N-coco-N-methylammonium chloride
Synonyms
PEG Cocomonium chloride;
(Coconut oil alkyl)bis(2-hydroxyethyl, ethoxylated)methylammonium chloride;
Ethoxylated coco alkylbis(hydroxyethyl)methyl ammonium chlorides;
Quaternary ammonium compounds, coco alkylbis(hydroxyethyl)methyl, ethoxylated, chlorides;
Cocoalkylbis(2-hydroxyethyl) ethoxylated methylammonium chloride;
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 61791-10-4
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
R: coco group.
Properties
Appearance (1), solid; or paste; or colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxides and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
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rat oral LD50 |
580mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antistatic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, preservative, solubilizing, emulsifying, dispersing, anticorrosive, wetting abilities. Performance is related to the number of EO.
Note (1), The by-product 1,4-dioxane is a possible carcinogen. Generally, can be acceptable when concentration of 1,4-dioxane is less than 30ppm or less.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
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Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Solid |
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Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
GB/T 5174 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of cationic-active matter content
ISO 2871-1 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of cationic-active matter content -- Part 1: High-molecular-mass cationic-active matter
ISO 2871-2 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of cationic-active matter content -- Part 2: Cationic-active matter of low molecular mass (between 200 and 500)
2, Hazardous substances indexes
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Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
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Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
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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 disinfectant, antimicrobial agent, preservative.
Use as antistatic agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as flocculant.
Use as deodorant.
Use as solubilizing agent.
2, Petroleum
Use as emulsifying agent, for example, used in emulsification of asphalt.
3, Textile, fiber, leather
Leveling agent in cationic dyes.
Antistatic agent in textile, fiber, leather.
4, Polymer
Use as emulsifying agent, for example, used in emulsification of rubber.
5, Household detergents
Use as antistatic agent.
6, Agriculture
Emulsifying agent, dispersing agent, antimicrobial agent in pesticides.
7, Personal care products
Emulsifying agent, antistatic agent in personal care products.
Product members
PEG-2 cocomonium chloride (CAS: 70750-47-9; EINECS: 274-846-6);
PEG-15 cocomonium chloride;
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 61791-10-4, N,N-Diethoxylated-N-coco-N-methylammonium chloride
Update: 20140427(1); 20190609(2);