BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 80% SOLUTION

Material Safety Data Sheet

HAZARDOUS

Catalog Number: 150430

Revision date: 17-Mar-2005
Australia Hazardous Statement: Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC

1. COMPANY DETAILS
Supplier:

Telephone Number:
Fax Number:

MP Biomedicals Australasia Pty Limited

Unit 12, 167 Prospect Hwy.
Seven Hills, NSW 2147 Aust.
(02) 9838 7422
(02) 9838 7390

Emergency telephone number:

(02) 9838 7422: hours: 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM

Australian Business Number

(ABN):

31 106 467 109

2. IDENTIFICATION
Product name:
Catalog Number:
Synonyms:

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 80% SOLUTION

150430
Alkyldimethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride; Ammonyx;
Drapolene; Zephiran Chloride

UN/Id No:
Proper shipping name:
IATA Hazard Label(s):
Hazard Class
Subsidiary risk:
Packing group:

2810
Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s.
Toxic
6.1
Toxic substances - oral
No Subsidiary Risk allocated
III

Emergency Action Code (Hazchem code):

Poisons schedule No. (Aust)/Toxic Substance (NZ):
Recommended use:

2X
S5 Caution.
Research product for non-human use

Component
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
8001-54-5 (80%)
WATER
7732-18-5 (20%)

Australia (AICS):
Present
Present

3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor
Physical state:
Formula:
Boiling point/range:
Melting point/range:
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White to light yellow

Liquid
C6H5CH2N(CH3)2RCl; R= C8H17 to C18H37
Not determined
34-37C
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Density:
Vapor pressure:
Solubility (in water):
Flash point:
Autoignition temperature:
Flammable limits in air - lower
(%):
Flammable limits in air - upper
(%):

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Not determined
Not determined
Soluble
Not determined
Not determined
Not determined
Not determined

4. INGREDIENTS
Components
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
WATER

CAS Number
8001-54-5
7732-18-5

Weight %
80%
20%

EC No.
-231-791-2

Classification
Xn; C
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5. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Australia Hazardous Statement: Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC

Indication of Danger:
Xn - Harmful.
C - Corrosive.
Risk Phrases:
R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R34 - Causes burns.

Safety Phrases:
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
S64 - If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S27/28 - After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of
water.

Category of Danger: Harmful , Corrosive , Lachrymator

Poisons schedule No. (Aust)/Toxic Substance (NZ): S5 Caution.

6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

HEALTH EFFECTS
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
Principle routes of exposure:
Inhalation:
Catalog Number: 150430

The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes Harmful by
inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Skin
Vapors or dusts will cause burns of respiratory passages. Harmful by inhalation.
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Ingestion:
Skin contact:
Eye contact:
Statements of hazard

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Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach Harmful if swallowed.

Causes skin burns Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes eye burns Risk of serious damage to eyes Vapors extremely irritating to eyes
an respiratory tract
CAUSES BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES
VAPORS OR MISTS CAN IRRITATE OR BURN THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN
OR INHALED. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
Australia - Exposure Standards - Short

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
WATER

Australian Exposure Standards Carcinogens

Not Listed
Not Listed

Components
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
WATER

Australia - Exposure Standards - Skin E

Not Listed
Not Listed

Australia - Exposure Standards - Time W

Not Listed
Not Listed

Not Listed
Not Listed

FIRST AID
General advice:
Inhalation:

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

If fumes from reactions are inhaled, move to fresh air immediately. Call a physician
immediately Move to fresh air Consult a physician
Skin contact:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice Wash off
immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes Call a physician immediately
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Consult a physician Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician
immediately.
Eye contact:
In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at
least 15 minutes Call a physician immediately Rinse immediately with plenty of water,
also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Protection of first-aiders:
No information available
Notes to physician:
None
Medical conditions aggravated by None known
exposure:

7. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Section 8 Notes: TWA - The time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a fiveday working week over an entire working life. According to current knowledge this concentration should neither impair the
health or, not cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers.

Engineering measures: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory protection: In case of mist, spray or aerosol exposure wear suitable personal respiratory protection and
protective suit.
Hand protection: Pvc disposable gloves
Skin and body protection: Impervious clothing Long sleeved clothing
Eye protection: Goggles
Hygiene measures: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Catalog Number: 150430

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8. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

Storage:
ROOM TEMPERATURE
Handling:
Safe handling advice:
Technical measures/storage
conditions:

Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.

Wear personal protective equipment.
Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Stability:
Polymerization:
Hazardous decomposition
products:
Materials to avoid:
Conditions to avoid:

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

None under normal processing.
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours such as
carbon oxides.
Strong oxidising agents
Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

Spills and Disposal:

Personal precautions:
Environmental precautions:
Methods for cleaning up:
Waste from residues / unused products:

Use personal protective equipment.

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Soak up with inert absorbent material.
Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate
Federal, State, and local regulations. This product, if
unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a
permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous
waste regulatory authority. Residue from fires extinguished
with this material may be hazardous.
Do not re-use empty containers

Contaminated packaging:
Fire/Explosion Hazards:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Specific hazards:
Unusual hazards:
Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Specific methods:

Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or "alcohol" foam

Burning produces irritant fumes.
None known
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear
Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

9. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Information
Acute toxicity
Components
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
WATER

Chronic toxicity:
Catalog Number: 150430

RTECS Number:
BO3150000
ZC0110000

Selected LD50s and LC50s

Oral LD50 Rat : 240 mg/kg
Oral LD50 Rat = > 90 ml/kg

Chronic exposure may cause nausea and vomiting, higher exposure causes
unconsciousness.
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Local effects:
Specific effects:
Carcinogenic effects:
Mutagenic effects:
Reproductive toxicity:

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Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and

vomiting.
May include moderate to severe erythema (redness) and moderate edema (raised
skin), nausea, vomiting, headache.
No data is available on the product itself.
No data is available on the product itself.
No data is available on the product itself.

10. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility:
Bioaccumulation:
Ecotoxicity effects:
Aquatic toxicity:
Components

No data available
No data available
No data available
May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
WATER

U.S. DOT - Appendix B Marine Pollutan

Not Listed
Not Listed

U.S. DOT - Appendix B Severe Marine Pollutants

Not Listed
Not Listed

United Kingdom - The Red

List:
Not Listed
Not Listed

Components

Germany VCI (WGK)

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

Not Listed

WATER

Not Listed

World Health Organization Ecotoxicity - Fish Species

(WHO) - Drinking Water
Data
Not Listed
LC50 (24-96 hr) striped bass
(larvae):0.5 mg/L.
Cond:Static.;LC50 (24-96 hr)
striped bass (fingerling):1.5
mg/L. Cond:Static.
Not Listed
Not Listed

Components
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

Ecotoxicity - Freshwater
Algae Data
Not Listed

WATER

Not Listed

Components

EPA - ATSDR Priority List

BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
WATER

Not Listed
Not Listed

Components
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
WATER

California - Priority Toxic Pollutants

Not Listed
Not Listed

Ecotoxicity - Microtox Data Ecotoxicity - Water Flea

Data
EC50 (15 min)
Not Listed
Photobacterium
phosphoreum:0.6 mg/L
Microtox test. Cond:15 C.
Not Listed
Not Listed
EPA - HPV Challenge
Program Chemical List
Not Listed
Not Listed

California - Priority Toxic

Pollutants
Not Listed
Not Listed

California - Priority Toxic Pollutants

Not Listed
Not Listed

11. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IMDG/IMO
Proper shipping name:
IMDG - Hazard Classifications
IMDG - Marine Pollutants
IMDG - Marine Pollutants
IMDG - Regulated Substances
Catalog Number: 150430

Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s.

Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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IMDG - Severe Marine Pollutants

Not Applicable

IMO-labels:
Packing group:
Proper shipping name:
UN/Id No:

III
Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s.
2810

ADR/RID
Australia Hazardous Statement:
Hazard Class
Item:
ADR/RID-labels:
UN/Id No:
Emergency Action Code (Hazchem code):
Proper shipping name:

Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC

6.1
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 80% SOLUTION
Toxic
2810
2X
Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s.

ICAO:
Hazard Class
Packing group:
Proper shipping name:

6.1
III
Toxic liquid, organic, n.o.s.

12. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International inventories:
BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Australia (AICS):
Inventory - China:
EU EINECS List Korean KECL:
Philippines PICCS: Present
WATER
Australia (AICS):
Inventory - China:
EU EINECS List Korean KECL:
Philippines PICCS: Present
Indication of Danger:
Xn - Harmful.
C - Corrosive.

Present
Present
Not Present
KE-00790

Present
Present
231-791-2; H2O
KE-35400

Risk Phrases: R22 - Harmful if swallowed.

R34 - Causes burns.
Safety Phrases: S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
S64 - If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious).

Catalog Number: 150430

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Safety Combination Phrases:

S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S27/28 - After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing, and wash immediately with plenty of
water.
Poisons schedule No. (Aust)/Toxic Substance (NZ): S5 Caution.

13. OTHER INFORMATION

Prepared by: Health & Safety
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon tests believed to be reliable.
However, MP Biomedicals does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness NOR SHALL ANY OF THIS
INFORMATION CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE
GOODS, THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE GOODS, OR THE FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Adjustment to conform to actual conditions of usage maybe required. MP Biomedicals assumes no
responsibility for results obtained or for incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits arising from the use of
these data. No warranty against infringement of any patent, copyright or trademark is made or implied.
End of Safety Data Sheet

Catalog Number: 150430

Product name: BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE

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