Product Name: Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Chloride
Chemical Formula: C17H38ClN
CAS Number: 112-75-4
Synonyms: Myristyltrimethylammonium Chloride, TTAC
Recommended Uses: Surfactant in industrial cleaning, personal care products, chemical synthesis
Manufacturer/Supplier: Name, Address, Emergency contact, Business hours, Website
Emergency Phone: Accessible contact for incidents involving chemical emergencies
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, dermal), Skin irritation, Eye irritation, Acute aquatic toxicity
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, Causes skin irritation, Causes severe eye irritation, Toxic to aquatic life
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Environment
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, Avoid release to the environment, Wear protective gear
Chemical Name: Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Chloride
Concentration: 98–100%
Impurities: Less than 2% unknown impurities, analysis required for specifics
Other Ingredients: Not applicable
Molecular Weight: 291.95 g/mol
Inhalation: Move away from exposure, keep at rest, seek medical attention if symptoms (coughing, shortness of breath) appear
Skin Contact: Wash with water and soap, remove contaminated clothes, seek medical advice for irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, prompt medical attention required
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, drink water, contact poison center or physician without delay
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, water spray
Unsuitable Media: Direct water stream may spread chemicals
Specific Hazards: May release toxic fumes (hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides) upon combustion
Protective Equipment: Full protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus
Advice for Firefighters: Avoid inhalation of fumes, move containers from area if safe, cool containers with water
Personal Precautions: Ventilate area, wear chemical-resistant clothing and gloves, prevent skin or eye contact
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers, soil, and waterways, notify authorities if large spills occur
Cleanup Methods: Contain spillage, collect spillage with inert absorbent, store in closed labeled containers for disposal
Decontamination: Wash area with plenty of water, avoid runoff into drains or natural water bodies
Handling: Use with good ventilation, avoid breathing dust or mist, wash hands thoroughly after use, keep containers tightly closed
Storage: Store in cool, dry, ventilated place, protect from moisture and incompatible materials like strong oxidizers, acids
Special Precautions: Do not eat or drink in work area, label containers, keep away from children
Control Parameters: No occupational exposure limits established, use workplace monitoring where necessary
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, safety showers, eyewash stations
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat, safety goggles, face shield for splash risk, respiratory protection if aerosol or dust might form
Hygiene Measures: Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area, wash thoroughly after handling
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Odor: Mild, characteristic ammonium
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: 6.0–8.0 (1% solution)
Melting Point: 242–245°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not classified as flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Solubility: Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
Density: 0.97–1.05 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: log Kow estimated 2.7
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature and under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, moisture, incompatible materials, strong light
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition: Toxic substances including hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides
Polymerization: Does not occur under normal processing
Acute Toxicity: Oral (LD50 rat): ~500–1000 mg/kg, Dermal (LD50 rabbit): >2000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes irritation, possibly burns with prolonged contact
Serious Eye Damage: Strong irritant, may cause severe and irreversible damage
Respiratory Sensitization: No data
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified, limited data
Carcinogenicity: No studies show cancer risk in humans
Reproductive Toxicity: No proven risks based on available data
Symptoms: Redness, pain, swelling, watering eyes, nausea, abdominal discomfort
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
Persistence and Degradability: Moderate persistence, slowly biodegradable
Bioaccumulation: Possible in aquatic organisms, log Kow suggests moderate risk
Mobility in Soil: May bind to soil and sediments
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid release to the environment, risk to organisms in case of spillage
Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, national, and international regulations
Waste Treatment: Incineration preferred, use authorized chemical waste company
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly before recycling or disposal, observe official requirements
Precautions: Avoid disposal in sewers, natural waterways, soil
UN Number: 3077
UN Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Tetradecyltrimethylammonium Chloride)
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazards: Marine pollutant
Special Precautions for User: Keep away from food, avoid spillage during transport, follow local shipping rules
US Regulations: Covered under TSCA inventory, regulated as toxic under SARA Title III Section 313
EU Regulations: Listed in REACH, CLP Regulation for classification and labeling
International Listings: Included in major chemical inventories Australia (AICS), Canada (DSL), China (IECSC)
Workplace Requirements: Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health regulations, Global Harmonized System (GHS) labeling
Other: Observe all regional, national, and international chemical safety regulations for hazardous materials
