Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C12-16-alkyldimethyl, chlorides

GHS

General Information

Name:

Benzalkonium chloride - on-site isolated intermediate

Implementation:

EU

Remarks:

This on-site isolated intermediate is manufactured primarily from C12-C14 alkyldimethylamines in IMS and reacted with benzyl chloride. The substance formed has been shown to be consistent with benzalkonium chloride (BAC) CAS# 68424-85-1, and whilst the analysis of the individual end points has not been carried out on this intermediate it is justified that the classification assigned will be similar to the agreed classification for BAC as detailed in the BPD dossier, Directive 98/8/EC concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market, submitted June 2010.
BAC which is not used for biocides is being REACH registered by the end of May 2013. The classification as published to members of the SIEF has been assessed from the phys-chem, toxicology and eco-toxicology data available in the consortium and has been communicated for use in classifying this substance. However, in addition to the hazards associated with BAC, this classification has also taken into account the contribution of the Industrial Methylated Spirits solvent component and also the fact that there may still be some benzyl chloride impurity present to a max of 0.25%. These two components add the flammability and posiible carcinogenic activity not normally associated with BAC classification.

Related composition

Related composition:

Benzalkonium Chloride On-Site Isolated Intermediate

Classification

Physical hazards

Explosives

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Flammable gases and chemically unstable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Aerosols

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Reason for no classification:

hazard class not assessed

Oxidising gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Gases under pressure

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Flammable liquids

Hazard category:

Flam. Liquid 3

Hazard statement:

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

Flammable solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Pyrophoric liquids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Pyrophoric solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Self-heating substances and mixtures

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Oxidising liquids

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Oxidising solids

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Organic peroxides

Reason for no classification:

data conclusive but not sufficient for classification

Corrosive to metals

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Desensitized explosives

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral

Hazard category:

Acute Tox. 4

Hazard statement:

H302: Harmful if swallowed.

Acute toxicity - dermal

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Acute toxicity - inhalation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Skin corrosion / irritation

Hazard category:

Skin Corr. 1B

Hazard statement:

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Serious eye damage / eye irritation

Hazard category:

Eye Damage 1

Hazard statement:

H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Respiratory sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Skin sensitisation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Aspiration hazard

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Reproductive toxicity

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Effects on or via lactation

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Germ cell mutagenicity

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Carcinogenicity

Hazard category:

Carc. 1B

Hazard statement:

H350: May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

Route of exposure:

inhalation

1. Specific target organ toxicity - single (STOT-SE)

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

1. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated (STOT-RE)

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute / short-term)

Hazard category:

Aquatic Acute 1

Hazard statement:

H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (long-term)

Hazard category:

Aquatic Chronic 1

Hazard statement:

H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Hazardous to the ozone layer

Reason for no classification:

data lacking

Labelling

Signal word:

Danger

Hazard pictogram

GHS02: flame

GHS05: corrosion

GHS08: health hazard

GHS09: environment

Hazard statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

H302: Harmful if swallowed.

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H350: May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

inhalation

H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use.

P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P243: Take actions to pevent static discharges.

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

P273: Avoid release to the environment.

P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].

P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P307+P311: IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501: Dispose of contents/container to ...

authorised waste company in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.