Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
57-09-0
Name of the chemical
hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-01-19
Product name
Cetrimonium Bromide
Chemical name
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide
CAS No.
57-09-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC within US & 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 OSHA hazard(s) Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1 acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1
