Benzalkonium Chloride

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Revision date : 2021-09-23

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GHS09 GHS05 GHS07
Health risk rating 3
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 4

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

8001-54-5

Name of the chemical

Benzalkonium chloride; Quaternary ammonium compounds, alkylbenzyldimethyl, chlorides

Concentration

>=10-<20

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

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Icons in SDS

GHS05 GHS07 GHS09

Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd

GHS Information

Signal word

none

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 4), H302 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger none

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. none

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 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P391 Collect spillage.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml)

Precautionary statements

none Refer to the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Other hazards

- none

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