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Denatonium benzoate

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Denatonium benzoate

Synonyms

Benzenemethanaminium, N-(2-((2,6-dimethylphenyl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)-N,N-diethyl-, benzoate;

Category

Cationic surfactant

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Chemical Numbering System

CASRN: 3734-33-6

EINECS: 223-095-2

Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight

Molecular Formula: C28H34N2O3; C21H29N2O.C7H5O2

Molecular Weight: 446.58

Structure

Properties

Appearance    (1), solid.

Solubility    soluble in water.

Stability    stable.

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

rabbit oral LD50

508mg/kg[1]

rat oral LD50

584mg/kg[1]

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

Biodegradability    biodegradable.

Characteristics    excellent antistatic, solubilizing, emulsifying, dispersing, wetting, antibacterial, antimicrobial, preservative abilities. Bitter agent.

Synthesis

 

Quality Standards & Test Methods

1, Physical and chemical indexes

Item

Physical and chemical indexes

Solid

Actives, %, ≥

95.0

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 antistatic agent.

Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.

2, Personal care products

Denaturant, masking agent in personal care products.

Manufacturers

 

References

[1]: ChemIDplus. 3734-33-6, Denatonium benzoate

Update: 20140706(1); 20190526(2);

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Standard

Test methods of surfactants, catalog, Chinese national standards

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