Product Name: Hydrogenated Tallow Primary Amine
Synonyms: Alky (C16-C18) Primary Amine
Chemical Family: Fatty Primary Alkylamine
CAS Number: 61788-45-2
Intended Use: Surfactant, chemical intermediate, textile applications, flotation agents, and water treatment products
Manufacturer Information: Full details available on request or packaging label
Emergency Contact: Refer to shipping documents or local workplace emergency plan for up-to-date numbers
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral, Skin), Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Serious Eye Damage
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; harmful if swallowed; may cause an allergic skin reaction
Precautionary Statements: Do not breathe dust, vapors, or mist; wash hands thoroughly after handling; wear protective gloves, eye protection, and face protection; avoid release to the environment
Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation of skin, eyes, mucous membranes; burns on contact; respiratory distress with inhalation
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Chemical Name: Hydrogenated Tallow Alkyl Amine
Common Name: Fatty amine, hydrogenated tallow amine, tallow amine
CAS Number: 61788-45-2
Concentration: 100% (pure grade); commercial blends may contain trace stabilizers
Impurities and Stabilizing Additives: Insignificant for safety data; refer to specific supplier batch certificates for purity data and testing thresholds
Inhalation: Move the affected person to fresh air, seek medical attention right away if breathing is difficult, provide oxygen if available
Skin Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, remove contaminated clothing and shoes, flush exposed skin for at least 15 minutes, get medical help quickly
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses, call for immediate medical attention as permanent damage to vision can occur
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly, do not induce vomiting, seek emergency medical assistance, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
Notes for Physicians: Product causes burns, treat symptomatically, monitor respiratory function, supportive care is needed
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, water spray (do not use direct water jet)
Special Hazards: Product decomposes under fire conditions, releasing irritant and toxic fumes (nitrogen oxides, ammonia, carbon oxides)
Protective Equipment: Full firefighting gear including self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous Combustion Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, ammonia, unidentified organic compounds
Firefighting Instructions: Keep containers cool with water spray, move undamaged containers from fire area if safe, prevent runoff from entering waterways or sewers
Personal Precautions: Evacuate non-essential personnel, provide adequate ventilation, use personal protective equipment (respirators when airborne concentrations are high)
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so, avoid release to the environment, contain spillage using sand or inert absorbent
Spill Cleanup: Scoop or shovel spilled material into sealable, labeled containers for safe disposal, wash area with detergent and water, avoid creating dust or aerosol
Decontamination and Disposal: Dispose of cleanup materials in compliance with local, national, and international regulations, contact licensed waste disposal contractor for large spills
Safe Handling Practices: Ensure good ventilation/local exhaust at the workplace, avoid direct contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, do not breathe vapor or mist, wear chemical-resistant gloves and protective eyewear
Storage Conditions: Store locked up in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, keep away from strong acids, oxidizers, and sources of ignition, keep container tightly closed
Special Precautions: Store in corrosion-resistant containers, separation from food and feedstuffs, ground/bond container and receiving equipment to prevent static discharge
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, contaminated clothing, and exposed skin thoroughly after handling, never eat, drink, or smoke in work areas
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne concentrations below recommended limits
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limit for Hydrogenated Tallow Primary Amine; best practice involves minimizing airborne exposure as much as possible
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), chemical splash goggles, face shield, flame-retardant clothing, and respiratory protection (if dust/mist levels exceed limits)
Environmental Exposure Controls: Avoid discharge into drains, water courses, or onto the ground
Work Hygiene: Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse; provide eyewash stations and safety showers at work sites
Physical Form: Waxy solid or flakes at room temperature (can appear as a viscous, pale yellow liquid when heated)
Odor: Weak amine or fatty odor, characteristic of tallow chemicals
Odor Threshold: Not established for this compound
pH: Alkaline (10% solution in water)
Melting Point/Range: 30–50°C
Boiling Point/Range: >300°C (decomposes)
Flash Point: >150°C (Closed cup; actual value may vary by supplier)
Evaporation Rate: Not relevant—non-volatile under typical conditions
Flammability: Not classified as easily flammable, but can burn in presence of ignition source
Vapor Density: No data available
Solubility: Low solubility in water; soluble in alcohols, organic solvents
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): High (expected to bioaccumulate)
Autoignition Temperature: >300°C
Decomposition Temperature: >150°C, emits toxic fumes
Viscosity: Viscous liquid above melting range
Relative Density: 0.8–0.9 g/cm³ depending on specific grade and temperature
Chemical Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Reactive with strong acids (releases heat and toxic fumes), oxidizing agents (risk of fire and hazardous product formation)
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, moisture, incompatible materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, copper or aluminum alloys
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, ammonia, irritating organic vapors
Polymerization: Will not occur under recommended use and storage conditions
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Acute Effects: Severe burns to eyes and skin, respiratory irritation, gastrointestinal injury if swallowed
Chronic Effects: Possible sensitization from repeated contact, no specific evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat): >1,000 mg/kg (estimated)
LD50 (dermal, rat): >2,150 mg/kg (estimated)
Skin Sensitization: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis or sensitization
Mutagenicity: Not classified as mutagen in limited animal studies
Other Health Effects: No known effects on fertility or development based on available data
Target Organs: Skin, eyes, respiratory tract
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Aquatic Toxicity: Acute EC50 (algae, daphnia, fish): 1-10 mg/L (estimated)
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable under aerobic conditions but degradation may be slow
Bioaccumulation Potential: High; product may accumulate in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Adsorbs strongly to soil, limited mobility
Other Adverse Effects: No evidence of ozone depletion or global warming impact
Waste Treatment Methods: Product must be disposed of by a licensed waste disposal contractor in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Disposal of Product: Do not release into sewers, streams, or waterways; incineration is recommended for bulk quantities
Disposal of Containers: Empty containers may contain hazardous residues, must be triple-rinsed, punctured or crushed, and disposed of via approved hazardous waste facility
Special Precautions: Check federal, provincial, and local regulations before disposal; do not reuse container
UN Number: 2735
UN Proper Shipping Name: Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (Hydrogenated Tallow Amine)
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: II or III depending on concentration and supplier
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant
Special Precautions for Transport: Product requires approved packaging and labeling according to international transport regulations (IMDG, IATA, ADR); emergency procedures should be available during transportation
Bulk Transport: Follow applicable local, international shipping law and best practices
OSHA Status: Considered hazardous under OSHA criteria
TSCA Listing: Listed on the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory
Canadian DSL: Listed
European Inventory (EINECS): Listed
SARA Title III: Not regulated for Section 302, 304; listed under Section 311/312 for acute hazard
California Proposition 65: Not listed as a carcinogen or reproductive toxin
WHMIS Classification: Class E (Corrosive Materials), D2B (Skin sensitizer)
Other Regulations: Compliant with relevant industrial hygiene, environmental protection, and transportation requirements; check local, regional, and international laws for other requirements
