BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | ICSC: 1584 (July 2006) |
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl chlorides Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride Alkyldimethyl(phenylmethyl) quaternary ammonium chloride Ammonium alkyldimethyl(phenylmethyl) chloride Ammonium alkyldimethylbenzyl chloride |
CAS #: 63449-41-2 |
UN #: 2928 |
EC Number: 264-151-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Sore throat. Sore throat. Cough. Laboured breathing. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Skin burns. Pain. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns. | Wear face shield. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Burning sensation. Diarrhoea. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers or absorb liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Harmful if swallowedCauses severe skin burns and eye damage Very toxic to aquatic life Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | ICSC: 1584 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
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Formula: C6H5CH2N(CH3)2RCl, R=C8H17 - C18H37 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. |
NOTES |
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The EU classification refers to a group of substances known as quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl C8-18-alkyldimethyl chlorides. Benzalkonium chloride itself is a mixture of very similar substances with different chain length and molecular mass. Other CAS RN: 8001-54-5; Other UN numbers are possible, depending on manufacturers´classifications. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. This substance is usually commercially available as a solution. Strong solutions (>10%) are corrosive. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: C, N; R: 21/22-34-50; S: (2)-36/37/39-45-61 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations