Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301+H311, H332, H341, H412

Code

Statements

H301+H311

Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Off-white Characteristic Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Hygroscopic. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H332 - Harmful if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P361 - Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Hygroscopic.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.