Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
8001-54-5
Name of the chemical
Benzalkonium chloride; Quaternary ammonium compounds, alkylbenzyldimethyl, chlorides
Concentration
>= 95 - <= 100
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2026-01-16
Product name
Benzalkonium Chloride
CAS No.
8001-54-5
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory research purposes
Emergency telephone
+81-3-5640-8878, +81-3-5640-8902
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Company Information
company name
TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
globalbusiness@tcichemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H317, H330, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Respiratory system) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled. May cause damage to organs (Respiratory system). Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Respiratory system) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard
