Amides, from Me epoxyhydroxyoctadecanoate, tetraethylenepentamine and vegetable-oil fatty acids

Agent Name
Amides, from Me epoxyhydroxyoctadecanoate, tetraethylenepentamine and vegetable-oil fatty acids
CAS Number
68443-08-3
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
GENAMID 2000; [Cognis MSDS] UN3267
Category
Other Plasticizers
Description
Yellow liquid with an ammoniacal odor; [Cognis MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"A moderately low viscosity, amidoamine resin designed for reaction with liquid or solid epoxy resins in epoxy coating systems." [BASF website] "Amidoamines are a class of chemical compounds that are formed from fatty acids and diamines. They are used as intermediates in the synthesis of surfactants, such as cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB), some of which are used in personal care products including soaps, shampoos, and cosmetics. Amidoamines can also serve as curing agents for epoxy resins." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Causes burns; [Cognis MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, basic, organic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: