Product Name: Coconut Primary Amine
Chemical Family: Aliphatic Primary Amines
Molecular Formula: Variable (mainly C12–C18 Alkyl Chain)
CAS Number: 61788-46-3
Synonyms: Cocoalkylamine
Recommended Use: Intermediate for surfactant production, flotation agent, corrosion inhibitor
Manufacturer/Supplier: Refer to specific supplier information for details
Emergency Contact: Refer to local poison center or manufacturer’s emergency line
GHS Classification: Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1B; Acute Toxicity Oral: Category 4; Serious Eye Damage: Category 1; Acute Aquatic Toxicity: Category 1
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Avoid release to environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Pictograms: Corrosive, Exclamation mark, Environment
Substance: Coconut Primary Amine
Content: 90–100% by weight
Main Components: Dodecylamine (C12), Tetradecylamine (C14), Hexadecylamine (C16), Octadecylamine (C18)
Impurities: Fatty acid, unreacted alcohols, minor unsaturated chains
Chemical Identity: Aliphatic amines derived from hydrogenated coconut oil
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with large amounts of water and mild soap. Seek medical advice if signs of irritation or burns appear.
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Keep at rest in position comfortable for breathing. If respiratory symptoms occur, get medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting. Give water to drink if conscious. Obtain medical help.
Special Notes for Doctors: Treat symptomatically. Monitor for corrosive injury to mucosa.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, water spray in large quantities
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet
Specific Hazards: Releases toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and ammonia under combustion
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Special Precautions: Containers exposed to fire may rupture from pressure build-up. Cool with water spray from safe distance.
Personal Precautions: Use appropriate protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, drains, sewers. Notify authorities if spill contaminates natural water bodies.
Containment: Stop leak at source only if safe to do so. Dike and contain spill with inert absorbent material (sand, earth).
Clean-Up: Collect with non-sparking tools and place in suitable, properly labeled containers for disposal. Wash area with large quantities of water. Avoid spillage on soil.
Handling: Avoid aerosol formation and breathing vapor. Use local exhaust in areas lacking good ventilation. Wear suitable PPE. Keep away from acids and oxidizing agents. Clean up spills promptly and safely.
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers. Keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Separate from foodstuffs, oxidizers, acids, and incompatible materials.
Specific Conditions: Do not store with aluminum or galvanized containers due to corrosivity.
Hygiene: Wash hands and contaminated clothing after handling. Prohibit smoking, eating, or drinking in work areas.
Engineering Controls: Use general ventilation and local exhaust. Provide eyewash stations and safety showers in proximity.
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific TLV assigned; control exposure by technical means and safe work practices.
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles or face shield, long-sleeve clothing or lab coat, respiratory protection in poorly ventilated areas.
Environmental Exposure: Minimize discharge to environment. Install spill containment.
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid or waxy solid (depends on alkyl chain length and temperature)
Odor: Fishy, ammoniacal
Odor Threshold: Detectable at very low concentrations
pH: Alkaline, typically above 11 (aqueous solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Ranges from 22°C to 36°C (varies with composition)
Boiling Point: 250–340°C (decomposes)
Flash Point: Approx. 120°C (closed cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slow
Flammability: Not highly flammable, but emits toxic fumes on combustion
Vapor Pressure: Low at 20°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents
Specific Gravity: 0.8 to 0.9 (at 25°C)
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): High (bioaccumulative potential)
Viscosity: Viscous liquid/waxy paste
Chemical stability: Stable under standard storage and handling temperatures.
Reactivity: Reacts exothermically with acids, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Reactions: Possible violent reaction with alkali metal powders, halogens.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, ammonia, hydrocarbons, trace carbon monoxide.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, exposure to acids or oxidizers.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizers, acids, aluminum, zinc, copper alloys.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 600–1300 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Severe irritation and chemical burns
Eye Damage/Irritation: Severe damage possible; blindness risk
Sensitization: Not a known skin sensitizer in standard tests, but may cause allergic reaction on prolonged or repeated exposure
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis, respiratory tract irritation
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: No conclusive data supporting carcinogenic or mutagenic effects
Target Organs: Skin, eyes, mucous membranes
Aquatic Toxicity: Highly toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. LC50 (fish): <1 mg/L (96 hrs)
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable in water; tends to adsorb to sediments or partition to soil
Bioaccumulation: High potential due to hydrophobic nature and log Kow
Soil Mobility: Tends to bind strongly to soil particles, limiting mobility but increasing persistence
Other Adverse Effects: Spillage may cause local oxygen depletion and harm to aquatic fauna, flora
Disposal Method: Send waste to authorized chemical disposal or incineration facility. Do not allow to enter drains, watercourses.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of empty containers as hazardous waste, in accordance with local, national regulations. Decontaminate containers if possible before recycling.
Waste Code: Follow applicable national or regional hazardous waste listing.
UN Number: 2735
UN Proper Shipping Name: Amines, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (Coconut alkylamines)
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: II or III (depends on blend concentration)
Marine Pollutant: Yes
Special Precautions: Regulatory labeling and placarding required. Avoid release during transport. Secure packaging to prevent leaks.
Transport Regulation: ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA/ICAO
Inventory Status: Listed on TSCA (US), EINECS/ELINCS (Europe), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia), IECSC (China)
REACH Status: Registration may apply in the EU for importers/producers
SARA Title III: Immediate health hazard, environmental hazard
Labeling Requirements: Complies with GHS/CLP hazard communication standards. Contains strong base – handle accordingly.
Other Regulations: Workers subject to occupational exposure requirements. Storage and transport restricted under local environmental laws.
