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            BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE ICSC: 0387 
            BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE
            N,N-Dimethyl-N-(2-(2-(4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy)ethoxy)ethyl) 
            benzenemethanaminium chloride 
            Benzyldimethyl(2-(2-(p-1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutylphenoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)ammonium 
            chloride 
            C27H42NO2.Cl
            Molecular mass: 448.1

            CAS # 121-54-0
            RTECS # BO7175000
            ICSC # 0387

            TYPES OF
            HAZARD/
            EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/
            SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/
            FIRE FIGHTING 
            FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in 
            a fire. 
            NO open flames. 
            Water spray, powder. 

            EXPLOSION 




            EXPOSURE 



            INHALATION 
            Cough. Sore throat. 
            Local exhaust or breathing protection. 
            Fresh air, rest. 

            SKIN 
            Dry skin. Redness. 
            Protective gloves. 
            Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and 
            soap. 

            EYES 
            Redness. Pain. 
            Safety goggles. 
            First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact 
            lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. 

            INGESTION 
            Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Collapse. Convulsions. Coma. 
            Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. 
            Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention. 

            SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING 
            Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten 
            first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove 
            to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment (extra 
            personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles). 
            Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. 


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                  ICSC: 0387 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the 
                  International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of 
                  the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 


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            BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE ICSC: 0387 

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                  PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
                  COLOURLESS OR WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS WITH NO 
                  ODOUR. 

                  PHYSICAL DANGERS:


                  CHEMICAL DANGERS:
                  The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing 
                  toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and 
                  nitrogen oxides. 

                  OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
                  TLV not established. 


                  ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
                  The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and 
                  by ingestion. 

                  INHALATION RISK:


                  EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
                  The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory 
                  tract. 

                  EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
                  Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. 

            PHYSICAL
            PROPERTIES
                  Melting point: 164-166°C
                  Solubility in water: very good


            ENVIRONMENTAL
            DATA
            The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. 

            N O T E S 


            ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 



                  ICSC: 0387 BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE 
                  © IPCS, CEC, 1993 


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