ICSC 0387 - BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE

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BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE	ICSC: 0387 (March 2006)
N,N-Dimethyl-N-(2-(2-(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy)ethoxy)ethyl) benzenemethanaminium chloride

CAS #: 121-54-0

EC Number: 204-479-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Blurred vision. Pain. Severe burns.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Convulsions. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage Toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Dry.
PACKAGING

BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE

ICSC: 0387

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OR WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides.	Formula: C₂₇H₄₂NO₂.Cl Molecular mass: 448.1 Melting point: 160-165°C Solubility in water: very good Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.0

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides.

Formula: C₂₇H₄₂NO₂.Cl
Molecular mass: 448.1
Melting point: 160-165°C
Solubility in water: very good
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.0

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin.	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the skin.

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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