Dicoco dimethyl ammonium chloride

Agent Name
Dicoco dimethyl ammonium chloride
CAS Number
61789-77-3
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Quaternium-34; Arquad 2C; C8-18 dialkyldimethylammonium chloride; Dialkyl(C8-18)dimethylammonium chloride from coconut oil; Dicoco alkyldimethyl ammonium chlorides; Dicocoalkyldimethylquaternary ammonium chloride compound; Dicocodimethylammonium chloride; Dimethyldialkyl(C8-18)ammonium chloride; Dimethyldicocoammonium chloride; Noramium M 2C; Quaternary ammonium compounds, dicoco alkyldimethyl, chlorides; Quaternium 34; Variquat K 300; Di(coco alkyl) dimethyl ammonium chloride; Dicoconutdimethylammonium chloride; Quaternary ammonium compounds, di(coco alkyl)dimethyl, chlorides; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Emulsifiers/Surfactants
Sources/Uses
Typical uses of category members include surfactants, intermediates, anti-scaling agents, fabric softeners, multifunctional laundry detergents, textile antistatic sprays, germicides, deodorizers, emulsifiers, hair-care products, industrial lubricants, and corrosion inhibitors; [EPA ChAMP: Initial Risk-Based Prioritization Document] Used as a surface active agent for foods; [FDA] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
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]
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Adverse Effects

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

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