DIMETHYLDIOCTADECYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE ICSC: 1296
Distearyldimethylammonium chloride
Dimethyldistearylammonium chloride
1-Octadecane ammonium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl chloride
DODMAC
C38H80NCl
Molecular mass: 586.5


ICSC #    1296
CAS #     107-64-2
RTECS # BQ1923000
EC #         612-162-00-5
Types of Hazard/ Exposure Acute Hazards/ Symptoms Prevention First Aid/
Fire Fighting
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water in large amounts, carbon dioxide.
Explosion


Exposure


 •Inhalation Cough.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
 •Skin Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
 •Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns.
Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
 •Ingestion Burning sensation in the throat and chest.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
Spillage Disposal Storage Packaging & Labelling
Vacuum spilled material, OR sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.


Xi symbol
N symbol
R: 41-50/53
S: (2-)24-26-39-46-60-61
DIMETHYLDIOCTADECYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE ICSC: 1296
Important Data
Physical State; Appearance:
 POWDER

Physical Dangers:

Chemical Dangers:
 The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes .

Occupational Exposure Limits:
 TLV not established.
MAK not established.


 Routes of Exposure:

Inhalation Risk:
 A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
 The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin .

Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Physical
Properties
Decomposes below melting point at 135°C
Density: 0.84 g/cm3 (at 88°C)
Solubility in water:
none
 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: < 0.000001
Environmental
Data
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
N O T E S
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1296 DIMETHYLDIOCTADECYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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