SAFETY DATA SHEET
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name: Strong Cetrimide Solution 40% BP
Application: Container size: 200kg
Preservative and active ingredient in the
cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries
Supplier: FeF Chemicals A/S
K酶benhavnsvej 216
DK-4600 K酶ge
Tel.: +45 56 67 10 00
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
The product contains: quaternary ammonium compounds, organic solvent and water.
%: CAS-No.: EC No.: Chemical name: Hazard classification: Notes:
30-60 1119-97-7 214-291-9 Trimethyltetradecylammonium Xn;R20/22 Xi;R37/38-R41 N;R50
bromide
5-10 1119-94-4 214-290-3 Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide C;R34 Xn;R22 N;R50
5-10 67-63-0 200-661-7 propan-2-ol F;R11 Xi;R36 R67
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The product has been classified according to the legislation in force: Xn;R20/22 C;R34 Xi;R37 N;R50
Human health: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system. Corrosive to skin and
eyes. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause allergic reactions in sensitive
individuals.
Environment: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Move injured person into fresh air and keep person calm under observation. If uncomfortable:
Seek hospital and take along these instructions.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water. In case of eczema or other
skin disorders: Seek medical attention and take along these instructions.
Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes wide apart.
Call an ambulance and continue flushing during transportation to hospital taking along these
instructions.
Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Call an ambulance and take these
instructions. Do not induce vomiting.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.
Specific hazards: During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.
Water used for fire extinguishing, which has been in contact with the product, may be corrosive.
Protective equipment for Use air-supplied respirator during fire fighting. Severe corrosive hazard. Wear chemical
fire-fighters: protection suits.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Look out! The product is corrosive.
Avoid inhalation of spray mist and contact with skin and eyes. Follow precautions for safe
handling described in this safety data sheet. For personal protection, see section 8.
Environmental Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
precautions:
Methods for Large spillages: Dam and absorb spillage with sand, sawdust or other absorbent.
cleaning up: Small spillages: Absorb spillage with suitable absorbent material.
Flush contaminated area with plenty of water.
For waste disposal, see section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe handling advice: Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Avoid inhalation of spray mists and contact with skin
and eyes. Immediately change drenched clothing.
Technical measures: Keep the workplace clean. Use work methods which minimise aerosol production.
Technical precautions: Provide easy access to water supply and eye wash facilities.
Technical measures for No special precautions.
safe storage:
Storage conditions: Store in closed original container at temperatures between 15掳C and 25掳C. Store in tightly
closed original container in a well-ventilated place.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and minimise the risk of
inhalation of vapours. An eye wash bottle must be available at the work site.
Chemical name: Exposure limits: Type: Notes: References:
Propan-2-ol 400 ppm 999 mg/m鲁 TWA-OES - EH40
500 ppm 1250 mg/m鲁 STEL-OES 15min
Personal protection: Personal protection equipment should be chosen according to the CEN standards and in
discussion with the supplier of the personal protective equipment
Respiratory equipment: Risk of inhalation of spray mist: Use respiratory equipment with particle filter, type P2. The use
of filtering respirators should be limited to max. 3 hours per day.
Hand protection: Wear protective gloves. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with the gloves
supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material.
Eye protection: Wear goggles/face shield.
Skin protection: Wear apron or protective clothing in case of splashes.
Environmental Exposure Not available.
Controls:
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: clear liquid
Odour: alcohol
pH: 5-7,5 (100 g/l)
Melting point (掳C): not relevant
Boiling point (掳C): not available
Flash point (掳C): 48掳C
Explosive properties: not relevant
Relative density: 0,98 (20 掳C)
Solubility: Miscible with: Water and lower alcohols.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal temperature conditions.
Conditions/ Strong oxidising substances.
materials to avoid:
Hazardous If heated to more than 200掳C, the following substance(s) will be released: Alkyl bromides.
decomposition products:
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Inhalation: In high concentrations, vapours are narcotic and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and
nausea.
Inhalation of aerosols: Burning pain. Increased flow of saliva (froth at the mouth) and vomiting,
sometimes with bloody vomit. Restlessness, confusion and weakness, laboured breathing,
bluish colouring of skin and mucous membranes, shock and unconsciousness.
Skin contact: Harmful in contact with skin. Causes burns. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may
cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Eye contact: Causes burns. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Immediate first aid is necessary.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns. Burning pain. Increased flow of saliva (froth at the mouth)
and vomiting, sometimes with bloody vomit. Restlessness, confusion and weakness, laboured
breathing, bluish colouring of skin and mucous membranes, shock and unconsciousness.
Specific effects: May cause sensitisation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: The product is water soluble and may spread in water systems. The product contains organic
solvents which will evaporate easily from all surfaces.
Degradability: Strong Cetrimide < 20ppm: The product is expected to be biodegradable.
Ecotoxicity: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Bioaccumulative Bioaccumulation: Is not expected to be bioaccumulable.
potential:
Other adverse effects: The product contains a substance which has a photochemical ozone creation potential.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Waste is classified as special waste.
Waste from residues: EWC-code:
07 05 07
07 06 07
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
3265
UN-number:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper shipping name:
( Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide, Trimethyltetradecylammonium
bromide )
Sea (IMDG):
8
Class:
III
PG:
Yes
MP:
F-A , S-B
EmS:
1
MFAG:
Inland waterways: To be handled locally.
Air (ICAO/IATA):
8
Class:
III
PG:
Land (RID/ADR):
8
Class:
III
Packing group
8
Primary risk label
-
Subsidiary risk label
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling:
Trimethyltetradecylammonium
Contains:
Corrosive Dangerous for
bromide the
Dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide environment
R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
label where possible).
S60 This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data
sheets.
As a main rule, persons under 18 years of age are not allowed to work with this product. Users
must be carefully instructed in the proper work procedure, the dangerous properties of the
product and the necessary safety instructions.
National regulation: The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 (S.I 2002 No.
1689).
Occupational Exposure Limits EH 40/2002, Supplement 2003.
Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as amended by Decision 2001/118/EC establishing a list of
wastes and hazardous waste pursuant to Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste and Directive
91/689/EEC on hazardous waste with amendments.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
For restrictions on use see point 15.
The following sections contain revisions or new statements: -.
Wording of Risk Phrases:
R11 Highly flammable.
R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R22 Harmful if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R36 Irritating to eyes.
R37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
The information on this data sheet represents our current data and is reliable provided that the product is used under the
prescribed conditions and in accordance with the application specified on the packaging and/or in the technical guidance
literature. Any other use of the product which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any
other process is the responsibility of the user.
Made by DANISH TOXICOLOGY CENTRE, Kogle All茅 2, DK-2970 H酶rsholm, Denmark. Telephone +45 45 76 20 55 Telefax +45 45 76 24 55
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