Benzalkonium chloride
[CAS# 68424-85-1]

Identification

• Classification: Surfactant >> Cationic surfactant >> Quaternary ammonium salt type
• Name: Benzalkonium chloride
• Synonyms: Alkyl(C12-16)dimethylbenzylammonium chloride
• CAS Registry Number: 68424-85-1
• EC Number: 270-325-2

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332