Safety data sheet for Benzalkonium chloride

CAS 8001-54-5

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Sections 1, 2, 9 of 16

CAS number: 8001-54-5
Molecular formula: C22H40ClN
Molecular weight: 354.0 g/mol
Signal word: Danger

Hazard classification

GHS05 — Corrosive
GHS06 — Acute toxicity
GHS07 — Health hazard — irritant
GHS09 — Hazardous to the environment

H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H311: Toxic in contact with skin.
H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H330: Fatal if inhaled.
H332: Harmful if inhaled.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Section 1 — Identification

1.1 Product identifier

Product identifier: Benzalkonium Chloride

Chemical name (IUPAC): benzyl-dimethyl-tridecylazanium chloride

CAS number: 8001-54-5

PubChem CID reference: 3014024

Synonyms: pentonium; Alpagelle; Zephiran; Benzalkonii chloridum; Cloruro de benzalconio; Chlorure de benzalkonium; NSC-758480; CHEBI:3020; Fundamentals; Greenberry

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Relevant identified uses: Laboratory reagent, industrial processing aid, formulation component, and internal product-stewardship review subject to supplier confirmation.

Uses advised against: Consumer, medical, food, or any other use not covered by the supplier's label, technical instructions, or exposure scenario.

Section 2 — Hazards Identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification basis: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Appendix A, aligned to the GHS Rev. 7 hazard classes.

Classification: Acute Toxicity, Category 3 — Oral (Acute Tox. 3 (Oral)) [H301]

Classification: Acute Toxicity, Category 4 — Oral (Acute Tox. 4 (Oral)) [H302]

Classification: Acute Toxicity, Category 3 — Dermal (Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal)) [H311]

Classification: Acute Toxicity, Category 4 — Dermal (Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal)) [H312]

Classification: Skin Corrosion, Category 1A (Skin Corr. 1A) [H314]

Classification: Acute Toxicity, Category 4 — Inhalation (Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation)) [H332]

2.2 Label elements

Signal word: Danger

GHS pictograms: GHS05 (Corrosion), GHS06 (Toxic), GHS07 (Exclamation), GHS09 (Environmental Hazard)

Hazard statement: H301: Toxic if swallowed.

Hazard statement: H302: Harmful if swallowed.

Hazard statement: H311: Toxic in contact with skin.

Hazard statement: H312: Harmful in contact with skin.

Hazard statement: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Hazard statement: H330: Fatal if inhaled.

Hazard statement: H332: Harmful if inhaled.

Hazard statement: H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Hazard statement: H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Hazard statement: H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statement: P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

Precautionary statement: P264+P265: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.

Precautionary statement: P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, and hearing protection.

Precautionary statement: P305+P354+P338: IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Precautionary statement: P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Precautionary statement: P302+P361+P354: IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.

Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical form: Solid

Appearance: Clear yellow to straw-colored liquid

Odor: Amine odor

Boiling point: Not available

Melting point: 241°C (466°F)

Flash point: Not available

Density: 0.9429 g/cm³ at 25°C

Vapor pressure: Not available

Water solubility: Solubility in water at 20 °C: good

Log Pow (log Kow): Not available

Vapor density: 3.53 (air = 1)

Lower explosive limit: Not available

Upper explosive limit: Not available

Auto-ignition temperature: Not available

Viscosity: Not available

pH: Not available

9.2 Other information

Other information: Additional classification-supporting physical hazard data should be confirmed from the customer-specific product specification where required.

Sources

PubChem — GHS classification
PubChem — compound record
PubChem — names and identifiers
PubChem — regulatory information
PubChem — toxicity data
PubChem — transport information

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Measured values for Benzalkonium chloride, and where each one comes from

9 measured values for 5 properties, read from 2 public databases. On 1 property the records differ. Each reading is shown with its own record. Follow any record to read the value at its source.

Melting point

1 record

Fixes the physical state at handling temperature, which the label and the transport class depend on.

241.02 °C: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

Vapour density

1 record

Above 1 the vapour sinks and collects in pits, sumps and low enclosed spaces.

3.53X10-12 mm Hg, temperature not specified: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

Density

2 records differ

Needed to convert between mass and volume on the label, in transport papers and in a spill estimate.

0.9429 g/cu cm at 25 °C: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
0.9884 @ 25°C: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy

Solubility

4 records, each a different case

Determines spill behaviour, the right extinguishing media and the correct first-aid rinse.

Very soluble in alcohol, acetone; slightly soluble in benzene; almost insoluble in ether: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Slightly soluble in benzene: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
1 G OF ANHYDROUS FORM DISSOLVES IN ABOUT 6 ML BENZENE, 100 ML ETHER: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Very soluble in water: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

Odour

1 record

Odour is a warning property only. Many substances are hazardous well below the concentration you can smell.

Amine odor: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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