Product Name: Cocamidopropyl Dimethyl Hydroxyethyl Ammonium Chloride
Chemical Synonyms: Quaternary ammonium compound, amphoteric surfactant
CAS Number: 120928-69-2
Recommended Use: Used in personal care products including shampoos, conditioners, and skin cleansers
Supplier Information: Manufacturer address and emergency telephone number supplied on request, reference to local regulations for specific details
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center or the company’s emergency contact line
Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2A), Skin irritation (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. May aggravate pre-existing dermatitis on prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid breathing mist or vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Other Hazards: No known significant effects or critical hazards outside listed risk phrases
Chemical Composition: Active ingredient: Cocamidopropyl Dimethyl Hydroxyethyl Ammonium Chloride (70-90%)
Other Components: Water (10-20%), impurities less than 1% (may include related quaternary compounds)
Impurities: Trace levels of unreacted raw materials or by-products may occur, but residual amounts do not typically exceed regulatory limits in cosmetic applications
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory symptoms or discomfort persist
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with mild soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Consult physician if irritation occurs or persists
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention for ongoing pain or redness
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical advice for discomfort or large accidental ingestion
Most Important Symptoms: Redness, stinging, or swelling of eyes or skin; no delayed or chronic effects generally expected under normal handling practices
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide for fires involving this product
Specific Hazards: May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions (nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride)
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need full protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Procedures: Move containers away from fire if it can be done safely. Runoff from fire control may pose contamination risk to local waterways
Personal Precautions: Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. Ensure proper ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if it can be done safely. Avoid release to the environment, especially water systems
Methods for Clean Up: Soak up spill with sand, earth, or inert absorbent material. Shovel into suitable container for disposal. Wash contaminated area with water, avoiding sewer entry. Dispose of all cleanup materials according to local environmental protection laws
Safe Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid unnecessary exposure through skin contact or inhalation of vapor or mist
Storage Conditions: Store in original, tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible substances (strong oxidizers, strong acids)
Incompatibilities: Strong acids and oxidizing agents may cause degradation or hazardous reactions
Other Storage Guidance: Maintain suitable labeling and keep away from food, beverages, and animal feed
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established exposure limits for this specific compound; observe general industry hygiene standards
Engineering Controls: Provide adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear splash-proof goggles, chemically resistant gloves, protective clothing as needed
Respiratory Protection: Not usually required for normal handling; use an approved respirator if exposure levels are elevated or ventilation is inadequate
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke during use. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, coconut-like or fatty odor
pH: 4.5 – 7.5 (10% solution in water)
Melting/Freezing Point: Below 0°C
Boiling Point: >100°C
Flash Point: Not flammable under typical use
Solubility: Soluble in water
Density: 1.00 – 1.05 g/cm³ at 20°C
Viscosity: 50 – 500 cP at 25°C
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: No decomposition up to 200°C under normal use conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under proper storage conditions, no significant degradation expected
Reactivity: Non-reactive with most materials, reacts with strong oxidizers or acids
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization does not occur
Conditions to Avoid: High heat, exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods, contact with incompatible materials
Decomposition Products: Combustion or thermal decomposition produces carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride gas
Acute Toxicity: Low oral and dermal toxicity reported in available animal studies; no evidence of acute systemic toxicity at workplace concentrations
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause mild to moderate irritation after prolonged or repeated contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: Can cause significant eye irritation
Sensitization: Not classified as a contact sensitizer under available data
Mutagenicity: No data suggesting genotoxic risks
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogenic by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP
Reproductive Toxicity: No data suggesting reproductive risks in humans or animals
Chronic Effects: No available evidence of chronic health effects reported under normal use
Aquatic Toxicity: Moderately toxic to aquatic life; low risk at concentrations found in formulated consumer products
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions within wastewater treatment processes
Bioaccumulation Potential: Not expected to biomagnify, low potential for bioaccumulation reported
Mobility in Soil: Dissolves easily in water, limited potential for soil binding
Other Adverse Effects: Spills to surface water may cause foaming; prudent containment and cleanup important to reduce environmental impact
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of product and contaminated containers in accordance with local, regional, or national regulations
Recycling: Not suitable for recycling, do not discharge to sewers or waterways; treat as hazardous chemical waste if local laws require
Packaging Disposal: Empty containers must be triple-rinsed before recycling or disposal
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport under UN, IMO, or IATA regulations
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: N/A
Packing Group: N/A
Marine Pollutant: Not a marine pollutant according to latest IMDG Code
Special Precautions: Avoid container rupture by keeping product sealed and protected from extreme temperatures in transit
Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Listed on US TSCA, Canadian DSL, EU EINECS/ELINCS, and Australian AICS chemical inventories
Workplace Labeling: Must be labeled with product name, hazard symbols, and safety instructions according to local chemical safety regulations
Other Regulatory Considerations: Compliant with cosmetic ingredient guidelines within EU Cosmetics Regulation, US FDA, and other similar jurisdictions
Restrictions: Not classified as a major environmental, health, or safety risk under current regulations, though subject to annual workplace chemical inventory submissions in certain countries
