Safety data for benzalkonium chloride
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Synonyms: parasterol,
alkyl benzyl dimethylammonium chloride,
alkyl dimethyl benzylammonium chloride, benirol, cequartryl, drapolene,
enuclene, germitol, gesminol, rodalon, ammonyx, zephiran chloride,
various further trade names
Use: medical disinfectant
Molecular formula: (mixture)
CAS No: 8001-54-5
EC No:
Physical data
Appearance: white or light yellow/grey solid, or colourless aqueous solution
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Specific gravity: 0.98
Flash point: 250 C
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Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, moisture. Hygroscopic.
Toxicology
Corrosive, toxic - causes burns. Harmful by inhalation, ingestion and through
skin contact. May cause reproductive defects. May act as a mutagen.
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ORL-RAT LD50 240 mg kg-1
ORL-WMN lowest published toxic dose 266 mg kg-1
IPN-RAT LD50 14.5 mg kg-1
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R20 R21 R22 R34.
Transport information
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Hazard class 8. Packing group III
Personal protection
Safety glasses, adequate ventilation, gloves.
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S26 S28b S36 S37 S39