Product Name: Tetradecyldimethylamine Oxide
Synonyms: N,N-Dimethyltetradecylamine-N-oxide
Chemical Formula: C16H35NO
CAS Number: 3332-27-2
Manufacturer: Major chemical suppliers globally distribute under this standard identifier.
Recommended Use: Common in detergents, cleaners, and personal care product formulations due to its surfactant properties.
Emergency Phone Number: Refer to local poison control centers or institutional safety contacts.
Address: Check company safety correspondence or laboratory safety officer for the manufacturer’s current address.
Hazard Classification: Eye irritant (Category 2A), Skin irritant (Category 2)
GHS Label Elements: Exclamation mark, irritant signal word
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation, may be harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, wear safety goggles and gloves, wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Route of Exposure: Eye, skin, ingestion, inhalation.
Physical Hazards: May generate hazardous decomposition products in fire conditions.
Component: Tetradecyldimethylamine Oxide (main component)
Chemical Identity: N,N-Dimethyltetradecylamine-N-oxide
Concentration: Usually supplied in concentrations of 25% to 35% in water; may vary by manufacturer.
Impurities: Very low levels of secondary amine oxides or related homologues possible.
Trade Secret Information: Mixtures with other detergents may contain sodium chloride, water, or minor stabilizers.
General Advice: Move victim to fresh air, seek medical help for serious exposure.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, consult a doctor if irritation continues.
Inhalation: Remove from area of exposure, ensure fresh air, call for medical attention if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, avoid inducing vomiting, seek immediate medical advice.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid high pressure water streams.
Specific Hazards: No unusual fire hazards expected; thermal decomposition yields carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing.
Firefighting Instructions: Keep containers cool with water spray, approach fire from upwind, ventilate area after fire.
Personal Precautions: Use appropriate personal protective equipment—gloves, goggles, chemical-resistant footwear.
Spill Response: Absorb with inert material like earth, sand, or vermiculite, collect in suitable container for disposal.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product entry into sewers, drains, or waterways.
Cleanup Methods: Wash spill site thoroughly after material pick up.
Advice for Non-Emergency Personnel: Avoid direct contact, ventilate area, keep unnecessary personnel away.
Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, avoid skin or eye contact, do not eat or drink during handling, wash hands after use.
Storage: Store in tightly closed original container at 15°C–25°C, keep away from strong acids or oxidizers.
Incompatible Products: Keep apart from strong reducing or oxidizing agents.
Safe Practices: Follow common laboratory chemical hygiene plans, post clear signage for general safety.
Exposure Limits: No established national or international limits for this compound.
Engineering Controls: Use local ventilation or chemical fume hood where available.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles, face shield for larger volumes.
Skin Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), laboratory coat, protective boots.
Respiratory Protection: For aerosols or dust, use NIOSH-approved respirator.
Workplace Hygiene: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid touching face.
Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy liquid in solution or off-white paste in pure form.
Odor: Mild ammonia-like odor.
pH: 6.0–8.5 (10% solution)
Melting Point: 80–110°C (pure substance)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Soluble in water
Specific Gravity: 0.95–1.05
Vapor Pressure: Data not available
Viscosity: Data not available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Expected to be high due to surfactant nature
Flash Point: >100°C (aqueous solutions)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions.
Hazardous Reactions: Strong acids may cause decomposition, reacts with oxidizers.
Thermal Decomposition: Produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides at high temperatures.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flame, contact with incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rats reported in the range of 1,000–2,000 mg/kg.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation with redness and swelling.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation, possible irreversible damage.
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified as respiratory sensitizer by common regulatory agencies.
Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity: No data suggesting mutagenic or carcinogenic risk.
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure may cause dermatitis or eczema.
Other Data: Not listed as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Aquatic Toxicity: LC50 (Fish, 96 h) reported between 1–10 mg/L, harmful to aquatic life.
Persistence and Biodegradability: Biodegradable under aerobic conditions.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Expected to be low due to breakdown in water and low log Kow.
Mobility in Soil: High water solubility enhances mobility, potential for runoff to nearby waterways.
Other Adverse Effects: Surfactants like this may disrupt aquatic foaming and affect wastewater treatment efficiency.
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of chemical in accordance with local, regional, and national environmental regulations.
Methods of Disposal: Incineration or sanitary landfill approved for chemical wastes.
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse before disposal or offer for recycling if available.
Disposal Precautions: Never flush large quantities into surface water or drains, avoid uncontrolled releases, consult waste contractor.
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport by most regulatory bodies.
Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated for transport by air, sea, or road under common conventions.
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as a marine pollutant, but caution advised due to aquatic toxicity.
Transport Precautions: Ship in upright containers, avoid container damage, secure during transit, provide SDS to transporters.
Regulations: Listed in TSCA Inventory (US), REACH (EU), DSL (Canada), subject to workplace hazard communication standards.
Label Requirements: Must include hazard pictogram for irritant, statements for eye/skin irritation.
Restrictions: Vary by jurisdiction, generally not restricted in consumer or industrial use at low concentrations.
SARA Title III Reporting: Not considered a hazardous substance under typical use.
California Proposition 65: Not listed as a carcinogen or reproductive toxicant.
Other Regulatory Lists: Check local regulations for any additional registration or environmental requirements.
