Diallyldimethylammonium chloride
Synonyms
2-Propen-1-aminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-, chloride;
Dimethyldiallylammonium chloride;
Ammonium, diallyldimethyl-, chloride;
N,N-Dimethyl-N-2-propenyl-2-propen-1-aminium chloride;
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 7398-69-8
EINECS: 230-993-8
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C8H16ClN; C8H16N.Cl
Molecular Weight: 161.67
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), colorless liquid; or white solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Hygroscopicity hygroscopic.
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, strong 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
|
rat oral LD50 |
>10000mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
7100mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent film-forming, antistatic, dispersing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
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), HG/T 5360 Diallyldimethylammonium chloride for water treatment chemicals
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 film-forming agent.
Use as antistatic agent.
2, Personal care products
Antistatic agent in personal care products.
3, Organic synthesis
Use as monomer.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 7398-69-8, Diallyldimethylammonium chloride
Update: 20140510(1); 20190512(2);