Benzalkonium chloride

CAS 8001-54-5 Danger

Corrosion

Skull and Crossbones

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Health Hazard

Environment

Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

Code	Statement	Hazard Class
`H301`	Toxic if swallowed	Acute toxicity, oral
`H304`	May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways	Aspiration hazard
`H311`	Toxic in contact with skin	Acute toxicity, dermal
`H314`	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage	Skin corrosion/irritation
`H317`	May cause an allergic skin reaction	Sensitization, Skin
`H318`	Causes serious eye damage	Serious eye damage/eye irritation
`H330`	Fatal if inhaled	Acute toxicity, inhalation
`H334`	May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled	Sensitization, respiratory
`H371`	May cause damage to organs	Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
`H400`	Very toxic to aquatic life	Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
`H410`	Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects	Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Precautionary Statements

Code	Statement
`P233`	Keep container tightly closed.
`P260`	Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
`P261`	Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
`P262`	Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
`P264`	Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
`P264+P265`	Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
`P270`	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
`P271`	Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
`P272`	Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
`P273`	Avoid release to the environment.
`P280`	Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
`P284`	[In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
`P301+P316`	IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
`P301+P330+P331`	IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
`P302+P352`	IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
`P302+P361+P354`	IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
`P304+P340`	IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
`P305+P354+P338`	IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
`P308+P316`	IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
`P316`	Get emergency medical help immediately.
`P317`	Get emergency medical help.
`P320`	Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
`P321`	Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
`P330`	Rinse mouth.
`P331`	Do NOT induce vomiting.
`P333+P317`	If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
`P342+P316`	If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergence medical help immediately.
`P361+P364`	Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
`P362+P364`	Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
`P363`	Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
`P391`	Collect spillage.
`P403`	Store in a well-ventilated place.
`P403+P233`	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
`P405`	Store locked up.
`P501`	Dispose of contents/container to ...

Data Sources

GHS Classification: PubChem CID 3014024

Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.

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