Wood preservation facilities, alkaline copper quaternary: chapter G, table 2


Table 2.0. Physical and Chemical Properties of ACQ Solution TYPE C

Identification

Common synonyms: (past and present) ACQ-C
Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RN)

Copper ethanolamine complex - 14215-52-2

  • n-Alkyl (67% C12, 25% C14,, 7% C16,, 1% C18 ) Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC)
    CAS: 68391-01-5
Registrant in 2012

Viance LLC (Charlotte, NC)

  • ACQ 2102 Wood Preservative Concentrate

Timber Specialties Co.(Buffalo, NY)

  • NW 100 Wood Preservative Concentrate

Transportation and storage information

Shipping state Liquid concentrate
Concentration 12-26% by weight
Classification Poisonous; corrosive oxidizer
Storage temperature Ambient and dry
Inert atmosphere No requirement
Venting Need good ventilation
Containers/materials Plastic, polylined or stainless steel Mild steel for solutions
Hoses/materials Use PVC, rubber, polyethylene or stainless steel fittings only
Placards PENTA: Class 3 UN 1306
KMG: Class 6.1 PG II UN 3155
(Check with Transport Canada)
Delivery format tank truck or totes

Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Liquid (20°C, 1atm)
Solubility Freely soluble (water)
pH 191°C (anhydrous)
184°C (1*H2O)
Vapour pressure Non-volatile
Active ingredients Copper ethanolamine, ADBAC
Boric Acid may be present at various concentration - Corrosion control, not as active ingredient
Concentration of work solutions 0.5-3.4% by weight in water
Floatability Dissolves readily in water
Flash point Not flammable
Explosive limits Not explosive or flammable
Specific gravity 1.2 (15°C)
Colour Dark blue
Odour Sharp, characteristic ammonia or amine smell
Typical preservative retention in treated wood ACQ-C: 4-6.4 kg/m3

Hazard data

Fire

Extinguishing data Not combustible; common extinguishing agents (water, foam, halon, carbon dioxide and dry chemical extinguishing materials) can be used with fires involving ACQ solutions.
Fire behaviour This product is an irritant, is potentially corrosive, and presents a contact hazard to firefighters. May decompose in a fire to produce copper compounds, ammonia and nitrogen oxides.
Ignition temperature Not combustible
Burning rate Not applicable

Reactivity

With water No reaction, soluble
With common materials Copper, tin, aluminium and zinc alloys are readily corroded. Avoid contact with strong acids.
Stability Stable

Table 2.1. Physical and Chemical Properties of ACQ Solution TYPE A & D - Part 1 - Copper Ethanolamine Complex

Identification

Common synonyms: (past and present) Copper ethanolamine complex, CuO, Copper (II) 2-aminoethanolate
Copper bis.
Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RN) 10465-36
Registrant in 2012

Viance LLC (Charlotte, NC)

  • ACQ-C2 EU Component for Wood Preservative ACQ

Timber Specialties Co.(Buffalo, NY)

  • NW 100-C Wood Preservative Concentrate

Transportation and storage information

Shipping state Liquid concentrate
Concentration Copper as mixed copper ethanolamine complexes = 9-28% by weight
Classification Poisonous; corrosive
Storage temperature Ambient and dry. Do not store concentrate near heat or open flame.
Inert atmosphere No requirement
Venting Need good ventilation
Containers/materials Plastic, polylined or stainless steel Mild steel for solutions
Hoses/materials Use PVC, rubber, polyethylene or stainless steel fittings only
Placards PENTA: Class 3 UN 1306
KMG: Class 6.1 PG II UN 3155
(Check with Transport Canada)
Delivery format tank truck or totes

Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Liquid Liquid (20°C, 1atm)
Solubility Freely soluble (water)
Vapour pressure NA
Active ingredients

CuO

Other ingredients: Ethanolamine, Boric Acid may be present at various concentration - Corrosion control, not as active ingredient

Concentration of work solutions 0.5-3.4% by weight in water at a ratio of 2 CuO : 1 quat
Floatability Dissolves readily in water
Melting point NA
Flash point NA
Explosive limits Not explosive
Vapour density > 1
Specific gravity approx.1.2 (15°C)
Colour light blue
Odour Faint ammonia-like odour
Typical preservative retention in treated wood ACQ-C: 4-6.4 kg/m3

Hazard data

Fire

Extinguishing data Flammable (not a fire hazard); common extinguishing agents (water, foam, halon, carbon dioxide and dry chemical extinguishing materials) can be used with fires involving ethanolamine solutions.
Fire behaviour May decompose and produce irritating vapours and toxic gases.

Reactivity

With water No reaction, soluble, hygroscopic
With common materials Reacts with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and alkalies. Incompatible with water-reactive materials.
Stability Stable

Table 2.2. Physical and Chemical Properties of ACQ Solution TYPE A & D - Part 2 - Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride/carbonate/bicarbonate

Identification

Common synonyms: (past and present)

Quaternary ammonium;

Didecyl dimethyl ammonium carbonate and Didecyl dimethyl ammonium bicarbonate (DDACB)

Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC)

Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CAS RN)

DDA carbonate: 148788-55-0 [C22H48N]2CO3

DDA bicarbonate: 148812-65-1 [C22H48N]1HCO3
DDA Chloride: 7173-51-5 [C22H48ClN]

Registrant in 2012

Viance LLC (Charlotte, NC)

  • Q50-C Heavy-duty Wood Preservative Concentrate

Lonza Inc. (Allendale, NJ, USA)

  • CARBOQUAT WP-50 Wood Preservative Concentrate

Timber Specialties

  • DAC-QM Wood Preservative Concentrate

 

Transportation and storage information

Shipping state Liquid concentrate, 20 L bulk
Concentration Didecyl dimethyl ammonium carbonate and bicarbonate salts = 43% - 50% by weight
Classification Poisonous; corrosive
Storage temperature Ambient and dry
Inert atmosphere No requirement
Venting Need good ventilation
Containers/materials Plastic, polylined or stainless steel Mild steel for solutions
Hoses/materials Use PVC, rubber, polyethylene or stainless steel fittings only
Placards
(Check with Transport Canada)
Delivery format tank truck or totes

Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Liquid Liquid (20°C, 1atm)
Solubility Freely soluble (water)
pH 10.46-10.80 at 10% active in water at 25°C
Active ingredients DDACB
Concentration of work solutions 0.5-3.4% by weight in water at a ratio of 2 CuO : 1 quat
Floatability Dissolves readily in water
Melting point Near 0°C
Flash point NA
Explosive limits Not explosive
Specific gravity 0.962 @25°C
Colour Clear yellow liquid to colourless
Odour Faint alcoholic amine
Typical preservative retention in treated wood ACQ-D: 4-6.4 kg/m3

Hazard data

Fire

Extinguishing data Not flammable; common extinguishing agents (water, foam, halon, carbon dioxide and dry chemical extinguishing materials) can be used with fires involving ACQ solutions.
Fire behaviour May decompose and produce irritating vapours and toxic gases.

Reactivity

With water No reaction, soluble, hygroscopic
With common materials Reacts with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and and materials that are incompatible with water.
Stability Stable

 

 

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