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DIMETHYLDIOCTADECYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDEICSC: 1296 (April 2004)
Distearyldimethylammonium chloride
Dimethyldistearylammonium chloride
1-Octadecane ammonium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl chloride
DODMAC
CAS #: 107-64-2
EC Number: 203-508-2

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.    Use water in large amounts, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough.  Use 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.  Wear 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 refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Burning sensation in the throat and chest.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
 
PACKAGING
 
DIMETHYLDIOCTADECYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE ICSC: 1296
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
POWDER. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes. 

Formula: C38H80NCl
Molecular mass: 586.5
Decomposes at 135°C
Density (at 88°C): 0.84 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: <0.000001  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin. 

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: Xi, N; R: 41-50/53; S: (2)-24-26-39-46-60-61 

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