Dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride

Synonyms

1-Dodecanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride; Lauryl trimethyl ammonium chloride; Adogen 412; Alicop; Aliquat 4; Arquad 12; Arquad 12-23; Arquad 12-33; Arquad 12-37W; Arquad 12/50; Arquad 12D; Arquad MC 50; Catinal LTC 35A; Catiogen L; Cation BB; Cation FB; DTAC; Dehyquart LT; Dodecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride; Laurtrimonium chloride; Lauryltrimethylammonium chloride; Monolauryltrimethylammonium chloride; N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-dodecanaminium chloride; N-Dodecyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium chloride; Nissan Cation BB; Nissan Cation BB 300; Nissan Cation FB; Quartamin 24P; Quartamin 24W; Radiaquat 6465; Redicote E 5; Rewoquat B 18; Rhodaquat M 242C29; Swanol CA 2150; Trimethyldodecylammonium chloride; Trimethyllaurylammonium chloride; n-Dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride; Ammonium, dodecyltrimethyl-, chloride; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Quaternary Amines

Description

Solid; [EPA ChAMP: Initial Risk-Based Prioritization Document] White to light yellow powder and chunks; Hygroscopic; [Acros Organics MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Typical uses of category members include surfactants, intermediates, anti-scaling agents, fabric softeners, multifunctional laundry detergents, antistatic sprays, germicides, deodorizers, emulsifiers, hair-care products, industrial lubricants, and corrosion inhibitors; [EPA ChAMP: Initial Risk-Based Prioritization Document]

Comments

Increased liver weights (with corresponding histopathology) and increased ALT activity in repeated-dose oral studies of animals; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterizations] An irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Acros Organics MSDS]

Biomedical References

9.3E-09 mm Hg

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Using Disinfectants or Biocides