STEPOSOL® M-8-10

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Amides

Chemical Name

N,N-Dimethyl Decanamide,

N,N-dimethyloctanamide

Product Type

Cleaner

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Solvent

Technologies

Cleaning Ingredients

Product Families

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Solvents & Carriers

Chemical Structure

R= C₇H₁₅ or C₉H₁₉

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bio-based,

Naturally Derived,

Plant-Based

HII Features

High Solvency,

Hydrolytic Stability,

Thermal Stability

Biodegradability

This product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care

Applications

HI&I Care — Home Care

Surface Care

HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

Industrial Cleaning,

Institutional & Catering,

Vehicle & Machinery

Home Care Applications

Hard Surface Cleaners

I&I Cleaning Applications

Degreasers,

Industrial Cleaners,

Institutional Cleaners,

Kitchen Cleaners

Applications

STEPOSOL M-8-10 belongs to a unique class of disubstituted amides with utility in coatings, household, industrial and institutional applications. STEPOSOL M-8-10 displays a broad range of properties, including excellent solvency, a low VOC content, as well as heat and hydrolysis stability.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear liquid (at 25°C)

Partially Soluble in

Water

Soluble in

Kerosene, Methanol, Xylene

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Boiling Point	260	°C	-
Cloud Point	max. -20.0	°C	-
Viscosity (at 25°C)	11	cPs	-
Color	8	-	Apha Scale
Color	max. 2	-	Gardener Scale
pH (1% in aqueous solution)	7.4	-	-
Density (at 25°C)	0.88	g/ml	-
Flash Point	118	°C	PMCC Flash Point Tester
Kauri-Butanol Value	min. 300	-	-
Melting Point	-17	°C	-
Freeze Point	-34	°C	-
Pour Point	-19.6	°C	-
Dielectric Constant (at 25°C)	17	-	-
Refractive Index (at 20 °C)	1.452	-	-
Surface Tension	30.9	dynes/cm	-
Volatile Organic Compound	32.6	%	CARB Method 310

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

NDSL (Canada),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

TCSI (Taiwan),

TSCA (USA)

Clearances

• All components of STEPOSOL M-8-10 are listed in the following countries; the registration number for the active ingredient is included in parentheses: United States (TSCA 14433-76-2), Canada (NDSL 14433-76-2), Australia (AICS 14433-76-2), Korea (ECL Serial No. KE-11322), China (IECSC 14433-76-2), Japan (ENCS 2-825), Europe (EINECS 238-405-1). Per the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Consumer Product Rule, OTC Model Rule and Federal VOC Standards, STEPOSOL M-8-10 is exempt from VOC limit requirements because it is a LVP-VOC (low vapor pressure VOC).
• All regulations define an LVP-VOC as a compound or mixture which meets one of the following criteria: 1) The compound has a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg at 20 °C; 2) the compound has more than 12 carbon atoms, or a mixture compromised solely of compounds with more than 12 carbon atoms, and the vapor pressure is unknown or 3) the compound has a boiling point greater than 216 °C. It is the responsibility of the formulator to review the chemical control regulations for each country where the end product is intended to be sold or used.

Safety & Health

DOT Classification

Non-regulated

Toxicity

STEPOSOL M-8-10 was found to be slightly toxic orally (LD₅₀ = 1,750 mg/kg). Undiluted product may cause severe eye and skin irritation.

Other Data DOT Classification

Non-regulated

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk,

Drums

Standard Packaging

Available in drums (390 lb, 177 kg) or bulk.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling

Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling STEPOSOL M-8-10. Contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling materials.

Bulk Storage Information

Stainless steel tanks are recommended. Temperatures up to 130 °F (54 °C) can be maintained for long periods of time without degradation of the product.