Ammonium, alkylbenzyldimethyl-, saccharinate
Synonyms
Alkyl dimethyl benzalkonium saccharinate;
Benzalkonium saccharinate;
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 39387-42-3
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white to pale yellow solid; (2), colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Solubility soluble in water, or slightly soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
Hygroscopicity hygroscopic.
Stability stable. Decomposition by high heat.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, strong 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
rat oral LD50 |
990mg/kg[1] |
rat intraperitoneal LD50 |
37mg/kg[1] |
rat intravenous LD50 |
14.5mg/kg[1] |
rat subcutaneous LD50 |
720mg/kg[1] |
mouse oral LD50 |
920mg/kg[1] |
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
33mg/kg[1] |
mouse intravenous LD50 |
23mg/kg[1] |
mouse subcutaneous LD50 |
790mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antistatic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, preservative, solubilizing, emulsifying, dispersing, anticorrosive, wetting abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
Solid |
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
90.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
GB/T 5174 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of cationic-active matter content
ISO 2871-1 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of cationic-active matter content -- Part 1: High-molecular-mass cationic-active matter
ISO 2871-2 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Determination of cationic-active matter content -- Part 2: Cationic-active matter of low molecular mass (between 200 and 500)
2, Hazardous substances indexes
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
Solid |
|
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 disinfectant, antimicrobial agent, preservative.
Use as antistatic agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as flocculant.
Use as deodorant.
2, Petroleum
Use as emulsifying agent, for example, used in emulsification of asphalt.
3, Textile, fiber, leather
Leveling agent in cationic dyes.
Antistatic agent, antimicrobial agent in textile, fiber, leather.
4, Organic synthesis
Use as phase transfer catalyst.
5, Polymer
Use as emulsifying agent, for example, used in emulsification of rubber.
6, Water treatment
Bactericide-algicide, slime stripping agent in water treatment.
7, Forestry
Antimicrobial agent, preservative in wood processing.
8, Agriculture
Emulsifying agent, dispersing agent, antimicrobial agent in pesticides.
9, Personal care products
Preservative, antimicrobial agent, antistatic agent, deodorant in personal care products.
Further information:
1, (1), In accordance with Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) of China, be included in the allowable preservatives.
As preservative, maximum concentration is 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride).
(2), In accordance with Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition) of China, be included in the restricted components.
Can be applied to rinse-off hair products and other products.
Maximum concentration is 3.0% (as benzalkonium chloride) in rinse-off hair products, if the alkyl chain is equal to or less than C14, maximum concentration is 0.5% (as benzalkonium chloride).
Maximum concentration is 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride) in other products.
2, (1), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 98/62/EC, be included in Annex V/54.
Maximum concentration is 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride).
(2), In accordance with EU regulations (EC) No 1223/2009, directive 2000/6/EC, be included in Annex III/65.
Can be applied to rinse-off hair (head) products.
Maximum concentration is 3.0% (as benzalkonium chloride), if the alkyl chain is equal to or less than C14, maximum concentration is 0.1% (as benzalkonium chloride).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 39387-42-3, Ammonium, alkylbenzyldimethyl-, saccharinate
Update: 20140510(1); 20190512(2);