Didecyldimonium Chloride

Synonyms: DDAC

CAS Number: 7173-51-5

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

cleaning products and household care

industrial uses

Biocides

Description:

Didecyldimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) used as a disinfectant in cleaning products and other biocidal applications. QACs are a diverse class of chemicals of emerging concern regarding adverse human and environmental health impacts.

Health concerns:

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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