Product Information
CARBOQUAT® H
Carboquat® H is Didecyl dimethyl ammonium carbonate / Didecyl dimethyl ammonium
bicarbonate. This advanced quaternary ammonium compound is a technologically
differentiated, research developed manufacturing use product. It’s intended use is as an
active ingredient raw material for antimicrobial formulations such as disinfectants and
sanitizers used on hard, nonporous surfaces. Carboquat® H is freely soluble; exhibits
broad spectrum micro efficacy in the presence of organic soil; is non-corrosive to most
metals and will protect many metal surfaces from corrosion; has typical foaming
characteristics; is compatible with typical nonionic surfactants, many dyes and
fragrances.
Active matter
N,N-Dialkyl-N,N-dimethylammonium carbonate / N,N-Dialkyl-N,N-dimethylammonium
bicarbonate
Structural formula
CH3
⏐
C10H21⎯N+⎯ C10H21 HCO3-/CO3-2
⏐
CH3
Physical Properties
Quat % (MW = 380) .....................................48.5 – 51.5
Free Amine, wt%..........................................< 1.5
pH (as is)......................................................9.00 – 11.00
Color, Gardner .............................................4 Max.
Turbidity (NTU) at 25°C NMT .......................25 Max.
Chloride % ...................................................0.03 Max.
Analytical methods are available upon request.
Typical Properties
Appearance at 25°C.....................................Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid
Viscosity.......................................................350 cps at 21°C
Specific Gravity ............................................0.96 at 25°C
Flashpoint ....................................................> 94º C.
The seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy of any results to be obtained from the use
of this information and no warranty is expressed or implied concerning the use of these products other than indicated
within. The buyer assumes all risks of use and/or handling. No statement is intended or should be construed as a
recommendation to infringe any patent Printed in the USA Revised Aug 6, 2009 Supercedes June 5, 2009
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Corrosion Inhibition
Carboquat® H exhibits excellent corrosion inhibition properties on steel, iron, aluminum,
brass, copper and other metals.
Corrosion Results: 1010 Steel coupons held in contact with aluminum in deionized
water are shown below. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of Carboquat® H
against galvanic corrosion.
DI Water Control DI Water Control 0.1% Carboquat® H
No Galvanic Contact Steel/Aluminum Contact Steel/Aluminum Contact
Solubility
Carboquat® H is freely soluble in water, lower alcohols, ketones and glycols.
Recommendations to Formulate
Incompatible with anionic detergents.
Chemical stability: alkaline to neutral pH.
Storage
Maximum storage temperature 140oF. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Regulatory Information:
EPA Reg. No. 6836-236
California: Pending
Canada: Pending
CAS No.: Proprietary
EINECS No.: Yes
UN No.: 1760
Europe EC 451-900-9
Safety and Toxicology
Refer to the Lonza Material Safety Data Sheet.
Origin
Produced In Mapleton, IL, USA
All raw materials used for the production of Carboquat® H are of non-animal origin.
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Packaging
Available in 425 lb. Poly Closed Head Drums
For questions or further information on Lonza Group’s broad line of preservatives, please e-
mail Technical Sales Support at [email protected] or call (800) 365-TECH
(8324).
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