CETRIMIDE POWDER BP

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO. 1119-97-7

MYRISTYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE

EINECS NO. 214-291-9
FORMULA C17H38NBr
MOL WT. 336.40

H.S. CODE

 2923.90

TOXICITY

 Oral rat LD50; 3900 mg/kg
SYNONYMS Trimethyltetradecylammonium bromide;
N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-tetradecanaminium bromide; Tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide; Tetradonium bromide; Trimethyl(tetradecyl)ammonium bromide; Morpan T; Mytab; Quaternium 13; Myristyltrimethylammonium Bromide
SMILES  

CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE white crystalline powder

MELTING POINT

 245 - 250 C
BOILING POINT

Decomposes

SPECIFIC GRAVITY  

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

560 (g/l) (Soluble in ethanol, chloroform, insoluble in ether)

pH

4-6 (100 g/l)

AUTOIGNITION

  
VAPOR DENSITY  

NFPA RATINGS

 Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0

REFRACTIVE INDEX

  
FLASH POINT  
STABILITY

Stable under ordinary conditions. Air, moisture sensitive.

APPLICATIONS
Quaternary ammonium compounds are any of a group of ammonium salts in which organic radicals have been substituted for all four hydrogens of the original ammonium cation. They has a central nitrogen atom which is joined to four organic radicals and one acid radical. The organic radicals  may be alkyl, aryl, or aralkyl, and the nitrogen can be part of a ring system. They are prepared by treatment of an amine with an alkylating agent. They show a variety of physical, chemical, and biological properties and most compounds are soluble in water and strong electrolytes. Such compounds include
  • Benzalkonium Chloride (CAS RN: 8001-54-5)
  • Benzethonium Chloride (CAS RN: 121-54-0)
  • Cetalkonium Chloride(CAS RN: 122-18-9)
  • Laurtrimonium Bromide (CAS RN: 1119-94-4)
  • Myristyltrimethylammonium bromide (CAS RN: 1119-97-7)
  • Cetrimide (CAS RN: 8044-71-1)
  • Cetrimonium Bromide ( CAS RN: 57-09-0)
  • Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CAS RN: 123-03-5)
  • Stearalkonium Chloride ( CAS RN: 122-19-0)

They have properties of disrupting micro-organisms' cell processes and surfactants. These compounds are used as

  • Active Ingredient for Conditioners
  • Antistatic Agent
  • Detergent Sanitisers
  • Softner for textiles and paper products
  • Phase Transfer Catalyst
  • Antimicrobials
  • Disnfection Agents And Sanitizers
  • Slimicidal Agents
  • Algaecide
  • Emulsifying Agents
  • Pigment Dispersants
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

 white crystalline powder

IDENTIFICATION

Complies

ASSAY

98.0 - 101.0%

ACIDITY OR ALKALINITY

  0.1ml max in 0.1M HCl/0.1M NaOH solution

CLARITY OF SOLUTION

Clear

AMINES

Complies

LOSS ON DRYING

2.0% max

MELTING POINT 245 - 250 C
TRANSPORTATION
PACKING 20kgs in drum
HAZARD CLASS 8 (Packing Group: III)
UN NO. 3077
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANTISEPTIC AGENT
Antiseptic agent is a substance which kills or inhibits the growth of disease-causing bacteria and other microorganisms. It is essentially nontoxic to be applied to the skin or mucous membranes. (Disinfectant including cresol, bleaching powder, and phenol is in general toxic to cells of the body). Common antiseptic agents are Benzalkonium Chloride, Cetrimide, Chlorhexidine, Hexachlorophene, Iodine Compounds, Mercury Compounds (Thimerosol), Alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide, Hexamine Hippurate, Triclosan, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, And Dequalinium. Other substances which can be used for antiseptic purpose include Boric acid and volatile oils such as Methyl Salicylate.

Hexachlorophene and Benzalkonium Chloride are used primarily in hand or face washes. Benzalkonium Chloride must not be applied to areas which have not been fully rinsed as it is inactivated by organic compounds. Benzalkonium application many include disinfecting instruments and preservativing drugs in low concentration form.

Iodine compounds have the widest spectrum of antiinfectives against bacteria, fungi, spores, protozoa, viruses, and yeasts. Aqueous iodine are less effective than alcoholic solutions, but alcoholic component is drying and irritating to abraided skin. Povidone iodine is convenient to use as it is less irritating, but not as effective.

Chlorhexidine is used as a safe antiseptic or disinfectant to apply to prevent body infection and in oral rinses for treating sore gums and mouth ulcers and preventing plaque on teeth. It is used in the form of acetate, gluconate or hydrochloride, either alone or in combination with others such as cetrimide.

Cetrimide is an antiseptic agent with detergent properties. It has the wide spectrum of antiinfectives against bacteria and fungi. It is used as an ingredient of shampoos for treating seborrhoea and psoriasis. A very dilute solution can be applied topically for the relief of sore gums.

Hippuric Acid, an amino acid glycine, is excreted from the body and is used in urinary system drugs. Hexamine hippurates is helpful for preventing and treating infections of the urinary system; it acts by being transformed to formaldehyde.

Triclosan is a very popular antibacterial agent. It is used in hospitals for cleansing and disinfecting the skin of patients and surgeons. It is used in cosmetics, household goods and personal care products. It is also used in plastics and textiles for antibacterial activity purpose.

Cetylpyridinium chloride is used in oral rinses for cleaning mouth and treating minor throat or mouth infections and teething problems.

Dequalinium chloride is antiinfectives against bacteria and fungi. It is used in treating bacterial or fungal infections of mouth and throat.

OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: XN, Risk Phrases: 20/22-37/38/39-41-50, Safety Phrases: 24/25-26-39-60-61