cis-Quaternium-15
Agent Name
cis-Quaternium-15
CAS Number
51229-78-8
Formula
C9-H16-Cl-N4.Cl
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride, cis form; Dowicil 200; Hexamethylenetetramine cis-chloroallyl chloride; cis-1-(3-Chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride; cis-N-(3-Chloroallyl) hexaminium chloride; 3,5,7-Triaza-1-azoniatricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decane, 1-((2Z)-3-chloro-2-propenyl)-, chloride; 3,5,7-Triaza-1-azoniatricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)decane, 1-(3-chloro-2-propenyl)-, chloride, (Z)-; Hexamethylenetetramine chloroallyl chloride, cis isomer; [ChemIDplus] CoSept 200; [Merck Index] Dowicil 150; [Reference #1] cis-CTAC; [EC: SCCS] UN2926
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Off-white solid with a mild amine odor; [Merck Index] Off-white powder; [Dow Chemical MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a preservative in cosmetics, hair care products, soaps, and adhesives; [Merck Index] Used as an antimicrobial and as a preservative for adhesives, coatings, resin/latex/polymer emulsions, metalworking fluids, latex paints, textiles/fiber/cordage, pulp and paper coatings, finishes and printing colors, and other industrial products; [Reference #1] Used as a preservative for leather, rubber, and polymers; [EC: SCCS] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
A mild skin and eye irritant in rabbits; Moderate to severe adverse skin effects but no systemic toxicity observed in repeated-dose dermal studies of rabbits; An established contact sensitizer in humans; [EC: SCCS] May cause moderate eye and mild skin irritation; Powder form is not likely to cause skin sensitization; Aqueous solutions >1% concentration may be weak skin sensitizers; Harmful by skin absorption; [Dow Chemical MSDS] See "Quaternium-15."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1E-09 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable solid, toxic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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