dimethyldioctylammonium chloride

Independent reference data for dimethyldioctylammonium chloride (CAS 5538-94-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Documented uses on record

Used as an antimicrobial for hard surfaces, laundry, carpets, agricultural equipment, food handling facilities, medical equipment, water storage and purification equipment, swimming pools, industrial water systems (recirculating cooling water, drilling muds, oil well injection, and wastewater), and as a wood preservative; [Reference #1]Petroleum Production and Refining [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

5538-94-3; Dioctyldimonium chloride; Dioctyldimethylammonium chloride; Querton 28CL; Dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride; Dodigen 2617; 1-Octanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octyl-, chloride; Ammonium, dimethyldioctyl-, chloride; DTXSID6035491; Dimethyl dioctyl ammonium chloride; RC 5626; 0X0RL40Y6H; dioctyldimethyl ammonium chloride; PENTONIUM DO 50; BARDAC LF 80; SWANOL CA 3080

Regulatory listings held on file

GHS notification summary	0.4% (1 / 242)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	0.4% (1 / 242)
Reported hazard statements	H301 (62.8%), H302 (36.8%), H310 (62.4%), H314 (99.6%), H318 (62.4%), H400 (90.1%), H410 (57.4%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.4% (1 of 242) of reports.

H301 (62.8%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

What the public record says

dimethyldioctylammonium chloride · CAS 5538-94-3 · C18H40N.Cl. UNII 0X0RL40Y6H.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.