Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
270-325-2/68424-85-1
Name of the chemical
Alkyl (C12-16) dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride
Concentration
50%
EC/CAS
200-578-6/64-17-5
Name of the chemical
Ethanol
Concentration
10%
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
40%
General Information
Revision date
2010-11-03
Product name
Clear Bath
Product Synonyms
Spectrum Clear Bath® ; Clear Bath®; Bath Clear; Ethanolic Benzalkonium Chloride Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Clear Bath® is used to keep any circulating, temperature-controlled instrument clean. It contains a cationic surfactant
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Spectrum Laboratories, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Target Organs: Kidneys, Central nervous system, Liver
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health Physical Acute Toxicity – Category 4 (oral)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes eye and skin burns. May cause severe respiratory and digestive tract irritation with possible burns. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause fetal effects. Flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary statements
Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources, and excess heat. Do not eat, drink, or use tobacco when using this product. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Keep container tightly closed. Use only in well-ventilated area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Do not reuse containers. Use spark-proof tools. Wash thoroughly after handling.
HMIS® ratings
(estimated) Health 3; Flammability 2; Reactivity 0
NFPA Ratings
(estimated) Health 3; Flammability 2; Reactivity 0
Potential health effects
Eye Contact Causes eye burns. Vapors may cause eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin Contact Causes skin burns. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. Inhalation Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects, characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. May cause burns to the respiratory tract. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause burning sensation in the chest.
Potential chronic health
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause fetal effects.
