Toxishield DB
Denatonium benzoate, a very bitter quaternary ammonium salt used as a bittering agent and alcohol denaturant. White, free-flowing powder.
Description
Toxishield DB is denatonium benzoate, a quaternary ammonium salt with a very bitter taste (bitterness threshold about 0.05 ppm). It is a white, free-flowing powder that dissolves in water (about 42 to 45 g/L at 25 °C). It is added to products to discourage accidental ingestion, and as a denaturant for alcohol.
Chemical name: N-Benzyl-2-(2,6-dimethylanilino)-N,N-diethyl-2-oxoethan-1-aminium benzoate. Also known as denatonium benzoate and benzyldiethyl[(2,6-dimethylphenylcarbamoyl)methyl]ammonium benzoate.
Key features
- Very bitter taste, with a bitterness threshold of about 0.05 ppm
- White, free-flowing powder
- Assay 99.5 to 101 %
- Soluble in water (about 42 to 45 g/L at 25 °C) and in ethanol
- Custom packing from 10 g to 50 kg
Applications
- Bittering agent in antifreeze and windshield washer fluid
- Denaturant for alcohol
- Nail-biting deterrents
- Soaps and shampoos
Typical use level: denaturing alcohol, 40 ppm (40 mg per litre). Check the rules of your country before use.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White free-flowing powder |
| Assay of denatonium benzoate (% w/w) | 99.5 to 101 |
| Chloride content (ppm) | Below 80 |
| Colour APHA of 25% w/w solution in MEG | 0 to 50 |
| Heavy metals (ppm) | Below 10 |
| Loss on drying (% w/w) | 0 to 1 |
| Melting range (°C) | 163 to 170 |
| Particle size (mm) | 100% < 10 mesh (2 mm), 50% < 20 mesh (0.841 mm) |
| pH (3% w/v aqueous solution) | 6.5 to 7.5 |
| Sulphated ash (% w/w) | 0 to 0.1 |
Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Toxishield DB before handling and use.
Other forms
Toxishield denatonium benzoate is also supplied as granules and as a 25% solution in MEG. Data sheets for these forms are being prepared. Ask us about these forms.
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Disclaimer: the information on this page is given in good faith and is believed to be accurate. Limits and typical values are for guidance and are not a warranty. Users should test the product for suitability in their own application and process. Nikita Transphase Adducts Private Limited accepts no liability for use outside recommended practice.