Fabric Softner Base / Ditallow

Fabric Softener Base/Ditallow, in brief, is a formulation used as a base ingredient in fabric softeners.

1. Identification

• Product Name: Fabric Softener Base / Ditallow
• Chemical Name: Ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride
• Recommended Use: Fabric softening agent in laundry applications
• Restrictions on Use: Not for use in food or pharmaceutical products

2. Hazard(s) Identification

• Classification:
  • Skin Irritation: Category 2
  • Eye Irritation: Category 2A
  • Acute Toxicity: Category 4 (Oral)
• Label Elements:
  • Pictograms:
  • Signal Word: Warning
  • Hazard Statements:
    • H315: Causes skin irritation.
    • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
    • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
• Precautionary Statements:
  • P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
  • P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Substances:
  • Chemical Name: Ditallow dimethyl ammonium chloride
  • CAS Number: 61789-80-8
  • Concentration: 30-60%

4. First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
• Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
• Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

• Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
• Special Hazards Arising from the Substance: May produce toxic fumes under fire conditions.
• Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

6. Accidental Release Measures

• Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
• Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
• Methods for Cleaning Up: Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in a container for disposal according to local regulations.

7. Handling and Storage

• Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Use adequate ventilation.
• Conditions for Safe Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established.
• Engineering Controls: Use appropriate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  • Eye/Face Protection: Safety goggles or face shield.
  • Skin Protection: Protective gloves and clothing.
  • Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Pale yellow to off-white solid or liquid
• Odor: Mild, characteristic
• pH: 4-6 (10% solution in water)
• Melting Point: Not available
• Boiling Point: Not available
• Flash Point: >200°C
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• Density: 0.90-1.00 g/cm³

10. Stability and Reactivity

• Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing.
• Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, and sparks.
• Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride.

11. Toxicological Information

• Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed.
• Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation.
• Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation.
• Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not classified.
• Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen.

12. Ecological Information

• Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable.
• Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential for bioaccumulation.
• Mobility in Soil: Expected to have moderate mobility in soil.

13. Disposal Considerations

• Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations. Do not discharge into drains, surface waters, or groundwater.

14. Transport Information

• UN Number: Not regulated
• UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
• Transport Hazard Class(es): Not regulated
• Packing Group: Not regulated

15. Regulatory Information

• Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.