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Dodecylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium chloride

CAS Number
22340-01-8
EC Number
244-921-8
Chemical Formula
C17H38NO2.Cl
Molecular Weight
323.9 g/mol

Description

Dodecylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium chloride (CAS 22340-01-8 ) is a quaternary ammonium compound functioning as a cationic surfactant with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. It delivers simultaneous biocidal, emulsifying, and surface-active performance across industrial and personal care applications. In water treatment, it controls microbial growth in cooling towers, industrial process water, and wastewater systems where biofilm formation is a persistent operational problem. Personal care formulators incorporate it into conditioning rinses and skin cleansers. It is also used in preservative systems where cationic substantivity to hair and skin surfaces is commercially valuable. Textile and leather processors use it as an antistatic and softening agent during finishing operations, improving handle and reducing static charge. In industrial cleaning and printing applications, it supports degreasing formulations and ink-system maintenance where both surface wetting and microbial control are required simultaneously. This versatility makes it a staple in chemical manufacturing. Dodecylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium chloride is typically supplied as an aqueous solution, with active content concentrations commonly ranging from 50% to 80%. Technical grade is the standard offering for industrial water treatment and textile markets. Personal care applications may require higher-purity specifications with documented impurity profiles to meet formulation compliance requirements. The material is handled according to standard safety protocols for quaternary ammonium compounds. Contact us for supply of Dodecylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium chloride Request Quote

Other Names (Synonyms)

Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methyldodecylammonium chloride | 1-dodecanaminium, n,n-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-n-methyl-, chloride (1:1) | Hydroxyethyl laurdimonium chloride heldc | Dodecyl-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-methylazanium chloride | Hydroxyethyl laurdimonium chloride

Key Technical Features

  • High Purity Grade standard
  • Consistent Batch Quality
  • Full Regulatory & REACH Support
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Safety & Handling

Danger
GHS05· CorrosiveGHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary Statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273Avoid release to the environment.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P330Rinse mouth.
P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405Store locked up.
P501Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
P317Get emergency medical help.
P340IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P331Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P354IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.