Product Name: Coconut Oil Amide Ethyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
Chemical Family: Imidazoline surfactants, fatty acid derivatives
Synonyms: Coconut fatty acid amide, Imidazoline derivative
Recommended Use: Surfactant in cleaning, personal care, and industrial formulations
Supplier: Manufacturer or local distributor information to be included from packaging
Emergency Contact: National Chemical Emergency Response Center or company emergency line
UN Number: Not classified under specific UN number
GHS Classification: Skin irritant (Category 2), Eye irritant (Category 2A)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection, wash skin thoroughly after handling
Routes of Exposure: Skin, eyes, inhalation
Most Important Symptoms: Burning, redness, watering of eyes, itching or rash on skin
Chronic Effects: Prolonged skin contact may lead to dermatitis
Chemical Name: Coconut Oil Amide Ethyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline
CAS Number: 61791-31-9
Concentration: 85-90%
Other Ingredients: Water (up to 10%), trace amounts of unreacted fatty acids
Impurities: Small residual solvents, not considered significant for hazard classification
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical help if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing, get medical attention if discomfort continues
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, keep at rest and call for medical assistance if symptoms occur
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel, seek immediate medical attention for large ingestions
Most Important Symptoms: Redness, blistering, stinging, difficulty breathing with heavy exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, amine fumes
Protective Equipment: Full protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Hazards: Closed containers may rupture under extreme heat
Advice for Firefighters: Prevent run-off from entering drains, cool exposed containers with water
Personal Precautions: Wear protective gloves, goggles, impervious clothing, avoid contact with skin and eyes
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into watercourses, sewers, or confined spaces
Spill Cleanup Methods: Contain spill with inert material such as sand or earth, collect and place into suitable containers for disposal, ventilate affected area
Disposal: Dispose of contaminated material in accordance with local regulations
Safe Handling Advice: Use with proper ventilation, avoid inhalation of vapors or mists, wash thoroughly after handling, avoid skin and eye contact
Storage Requirements: Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, keep tightly closed in original container, protect from moisture and direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis
Hygiene Measures: Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse, keep work area clean
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or process enclosures
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves, splash-proof goggles, long-sleeved clothing, face shield for large spills
Respiratory Protection: If ventilation inadequate, wear NIOSH-approved respirator
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits established for this chemical
Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent release to environment, do not allow to enter drains or waterways
Appearance: Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Odor: Mild fatty odor
pH (1% in water): 7.0–9.0
Melting Point: Below room temperature
Boiling Point: >204°C (399°F)
Flash Point: >100°C (212°F)
Solubility: Miscible with water
Density: 0.95–1.05 g/cm³ at 25°C
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperature
Partition Coefficient: Not determined
Viscosity: High (thick liquid)
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Thermal Decomposition: May produce nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other toxic gases
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flames, contact with strong acids or bases
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, bleach
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Low oral and dermal toxicity expected based on ingredient data
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: May cause moderate skin irritation on prolonged exposure
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Can cause pain, redness, watering of eyes and blurred vision
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified as a respiratory sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: No evidence of carcinogenic potential based on current ingredient data
Other Effects: Repeated or prolonged exposure may lead to dermatitis, no known chronic effects
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms at high concentrations, may cause fish toxicity and algal growth inhibition
Persistence/Degradability: Biodegradable, but breakdown products may linger in aquatic systems
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low to moderate based on ingredient structure
Mobility in Soil: Likely to be mobile in soil and reach groundwater in large spills
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid uncontrolled release into the environment as foam generation can disrupt microbial balance
Disposal Methods: Incinerate in a chemical incinerator equipped with afterburner and scrubber, or dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Container Disposal: Rinse and triple-wash before recycling, or offer to permitted waste disposal facility
Sewage Disposal: Avoid discharge to municipal wastewater systems
Special Precautions: Handle as hazardous waste following official regulations
UN Number: Not regulated as a dangerous good for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified
Packing Group: Not applicable
Hazard Label: None required
Environmental Hazards: Not considered a marine pollutant at standard shipping concentrations
Precautions for Transport: Prevent container damage and leaks, avoid temperature extremes, secure containers in transit
Inventory Status: Listed or complies with chemical inventories such as TSCA (USA), DSL (Canada), REACH (EU)
OSHA Hazard: Classified as hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
SARA Title III: Not subjected to reporting under SARA Title III Sections 302, 304, or 313
California Proposition 65: No known components requiring warning
Label Requirements: Comply with local and national labeling regulations
Other Regulations: Subject to workplace safety rules for hazardous substances in user’s region, safety datasheets must be available to employees
