Mepiquat chloride
Synonyms
1,1-Dimethylpiperidinium chloride;
Piperidinium, 1,1-dimethyl-, chloride (1:1);
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 24307-26-4
EINECS: 246-147-6
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C7H16ClN; C7H16N.Cl
Molecular Weight: 149.66
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
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
|
mouse oral LD50 |
780mg/kg[1] |
|
rat inhalation LC50 |
> 3900mg/m3[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
464mg/kg[1] |
|
rat skin LD50 |
> 7800mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antistatic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, preservative, dispersing abilities.
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 |
|
|
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.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as antimicrobial agent, preservative.
Use as antistatic agent.
2, Agriculture
Growth regulator in agriculture.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 24307-26-4, Mepiquat chloride
Update: 20190609(1);