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2-Aminobutanol

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2-Aminobutanol

Synonyms

1-Butanol, 2-amino-;

2-Amino-1-butanol;

Category

Non-ionic surfactant

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Chemical Numbering System

CASRN: 96-20-8

EINECS: 202-488-2

Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight

Molecular Formula: C4H11NO; C4H11N1O

Molecular Weight: 89.14

Structure

Properties

Appearance    (1), colorless liquid.

Odor    ammonia odor.

Solubility    miscible in water.

Stability    stable.

Risk    Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxides and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.

GHS (Rev.10) label:  

Animal Toxicity

Table 1 Animal toxicity values

mouse oral LD50

2300mg/kg[1]

mouse intravenous LD50

316mg/kg[1]

mouse intraperitoneal LDLo

250mg/kg[1]

Ecology    may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.

Biodegradability    biodegradable.

Characteristics    excellent cleansing, solubilizing, dispersing, emulsifying, anticorrosive abilities.

Synthesis

 

Quality Standards & Test Methods

1, Physical and chemical indexes

Item

Physical and chemical indexes

Liquid

Actives, %, ≥

95.0

Test Methods

(1), Actives

GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods

2, Hazardous substances indexes

Item

Hazardous substances indexes

Liquid

Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤

20

As, mg/Kg, ≤

3

Test Methods

(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals

(2), As

Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)

GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic

3, Further explanation

(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.

(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.

Major Uses

1, Typical applications

Use as solvent.

Use as cleansing agent.

Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.

Use as acidic gas absorbing agent. For example, used to absorb hydrogen sulfide.

Use as vulcanization accelerator.

2, Personal care products

Buffering agent in personal care products.

Further information:

(1), In accordance with Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) of China, be included in the restricted components.

In raw materials, maximum secondary amine content is 0.5%.

Maximum nitrosamine content is 50μg/kg.

The container is nitrite-free.

(2), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 2003/83/EC, be included in Annex III/61.

Maximum concentration of secondary amine is 0.5% in products.

In raw materials, maximum secondary amine content is 0.5%.

Maximum nitrosamine content is 50μg/kg.

The container is nitrite-free.

3, Organic synthesis

Use as intermediate in organic synthesis. For example, used in preparation of surfactants, medicine.

Manufacturers

 

References

[1]: ChemIDplus. 96-20-8, 2-Aminobutanol

Update: 20130920(1); 20200725(2);

Document

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Standard

Test methods of surfactants, catalog, Chinese national standards

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Test methods of textile auxiliaries, catalog, Chinese national standards