Paint chemicals

Tallowamidopropyl dimethylamine

CAS No. 68425-50-3

Content 98%

Packing 170kg/drum

Name	Amides, tallow, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]
Synonyms	PKOT Tallowamidepropyldimethylamine Tallowamidopropyl dimethylamine TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE Dimethylaminopropyl tallow amide N-3-Tallowamidopropyl dimethylamines N-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl) tallow amides Amides, tallow, N-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl) Amides, tallow, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl] Amides, tallow, N-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)- N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-(tallow alkyl)amidopropyl)amine Tallow fatty acids, dimethylaminopropylamine amide N-3-Tallowamidopropyl dimethylamines Amides, tallow, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]
CAS	68425-50-3
EINECS	270-356-1

Property	Description
Chemical Name	Tallowamidopropyl dimethylamine
Molecular Formula	Typically C₂₀H₄₂N₂O (varies with alkyl chain length)
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid or paste
Solubility	Soluble in water (protonated form), ethanol, glycols; dispersible in oils
Function	Cationic surfactant, emulsifier, conditioner
Applications	Hair conditioners, fabric softeners, personal care emulsions
Ionic Nature	Cationic (protonated amine at acidic pH)
pH Stability	Stable in pH 3–9; may hydrolyze under strong acidic/alkaline conditions
Biodegradability	Readily biodegradable
Safety (General)	Mild irritation potential at high concentrations; handle with basic PPE

Performance: Provides excellent substantivity to hair/skin, improving softness and manageability.

Compatibility: Compatible with cationic and nonionic surfactants; may precipitate with anionics.

Derivation: Produced via amidation of tallow fatty acids with dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA).

Regulatory Status

Listed on major chemical inventories (e.g., REACH, TSCA).