General Information
Version
8.2
Revision date
2021-09-23
Product name
Benzalkonium Chloride
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for development and research
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SIGMA-ALDRICH NEW ZEALAND CO
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H318, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category D), H302 Skin corrosion (Category B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category A), H318 Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category A), H400 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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 or doctor/ physician. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
- none
