| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C1302 |
| Health: | 3 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Benzalkonium chloride 50 wt% Aqueous Solution |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | N/A |
| RTECS: | B03150000 |
| C.A.S | See Below |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Water, Deionized ASTM Type II | CAS# 7732-18-5 | 40 | w/w | None Established |
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Benzalkonium Chloride | CAS#: 8001-54-5 | 50% | W/W | Not established |
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Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol, Absolute) | CAS# 64-17-5 | 10% | W/W | OSHA TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/mƒ) |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| May cause irritation and burns. May Be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
May cause irritation and burns. May Be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. if irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder or water spray |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Absorb spill with inert material, then place in a chemical waste container. Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, local law. Dissolve material and mix with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an after burner.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry place. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | Information not available | Specific Gravity | 0.96
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| Boiling Point: | 101° C |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 50 |
| Vapor Pressure: | Information not available |
Evaporation Rate: | not available |
| Vapor Density: |
Information not available |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
689° F |
| Appearance and Odor: |
white to yellow liquid |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
3.3% |
| Flash Point: |
105° F |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
19% |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: see incompatibilities |
Materials to Avoid:
Strong oxidizing agents. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide, monoxide, Hydrogen chloride gas. |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Toxic, corrosive. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of mucous membranes. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath headache, nausea and vomiting. Persons with preexisting conditions may be more susceptible. Target organ data: Over exposure may cause somnolence, hallucinations, convulsions or effect on seizure threshold, ataxia, ulceration or bleeding from small intestine, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, pre-implantaion mortality (effects on fertility), fetal toxicity, fetal death. Persons with preexisting conditions may be more susceptible. |
| DOT Classification: Corrosive liquid n.o.s. (Benzalkonium Chloride), 8, UN1760, PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:1 | Date Entered: 5/17/2007 |
Approved by: WPF |
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