Amines
REACH
Dimethyldecylamine
CAS Number
1120-24-7
EC Number
214-302-7
What is Dimethyldecylamine?
Dimethyldecylamine (CAS 1120-24-7) is a tertiary aliphatic amine used as a chemical intermediate and functional ingredient.
Where is Dimethyldecylamine used?
- Cleaning: building block for quats and amine oxide surfactants in fabric softeners, hard surface cleaners and disinfectant concentrates
- Personal care: conditioning agents and foam boosters in shampoos, body washes and rinse-off treatments
- Textile and leather: synthesis of softening and antistatic agents
- Paper manufacturing: surface-active formulations aiding fiber dispersion and wet-strength systems
- It is a precursor to quaternary ammonium compounds and amine oxides.
Commercial specifications
- Purity 98–99%
- Drums and IBC containers
- Bulk quantities for industrial procurement
Other Names (Synonyms)
N,N-Dimethyldecylamine|N,N-Dimethyl-N-decylamine|Dimethyl-n-decylamine|1-Decanamine, N,N-dimethyl-|Decylamine, N,N-dimethyl-|N,N-Dimethyl-1-decanamine|BARLENE 10S
What are the physical properties of Dimethyldecylamine?
Melting Point -44°C
Boiling Point 110 °C @ Press: 1 Torr
Density 0.778 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point 197 °F
Appearance liquid
Color Clear Colorless
Form Oil
Vapor Pressure 6.4-61Pa at 20-50℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.431(lit.)
Log P 1.3-5.1 at 20℃ and pH7.1-8.8
How is Dimethyldecylamine classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Dimethyldecylamine?
HS Code 2921199990
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 2