Benzalkonium chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H314, H318, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

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Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Supplemental label elements

Not Applicable

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If more than 15 mins from Doctor, INDUCE VOMITING (if conscious). P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation. Material does not contain any CLP Article 18 substances.

Other hazards

REACH - Art.57-59 The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date. This substance/mixture does not meet the criteria for classification as Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) in accordance with Annex XIII, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100, and Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605. This substance/mixture does not meet the criteria for classification as very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) in accordance with Annex XIII, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100, and Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605. This substance/mixture does not meet the criteria for classification as Persistent, Mobile and Toxic (PMT) in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/707. This substance/mixture does not meet the criteria for classification as very Persistent and very Mobile (vPvM) in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/707. The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties in accordance with the criteria set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605, nor is it included in the list established under REACH Article 59(1), at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% (w/w). No further product hazard information.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1, H400 - Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Acute Hazard Category 1, H410 - Hazardous [CLP] and amendments [1] to the Aquatic Environment Long-Term Hazard Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI 2.2. Label elements Hazard pictogram(s)