Safety Data Sheet
Barquat MB-80
Version: 15.12.2006 / EN
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Trade name : Barquat MB-80
Street address : Lonza Ltd
Muenchensteinerstrasse 38
CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 316 81 11
Emergency telephone : Lonza Ltd, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland
number Telephone: +41 61 313 94 94 (24h)
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Components / EC Label Concentration
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C12-16-alkyldimethyl, 80 - 82 %
chlorides (CAS-No.: 68424-85-1) (EEC-No.: 270-325-2) C, N; R22,
R34, R50
Ethanol (CAS-No.: 64-17-5) (EEC-No.: 200-578-6) F; R11 10 - 15 % (*)
Water (CAS-No.: 7732-18-5) (EEC-No.: 231-791-2) 5 - 10 %
R-phrase(s) see chapter 16
(*) Components with workplace control parameters see chapter 8
3. Hazards identification
Classification
Flammable.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes burns.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
4. First aid measures
Inhalation : Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately. If breathing is
irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration.
Skin contact : After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap
and water. Call a physician immediately. Take off all
contaminated clothing immediately.
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Eye contact : Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. Call a physician
immediately.
Ingestion : Call a physician immediately. Clean mouth with water and drink
afterwards plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting without
medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing : Dry powder, Water spray, Foam
media
Specific hazards during fire : Heating or fire can release toxic gas.
fighting
Special protective : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
equipment for fire-fighters
Additional advice : Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions : Use respirator when performing operations involving potential
exposure to vapour of the product.
Environmental precautions : Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for cleaning up : Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible
absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth,
vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to
local / national regulations (see section 13).
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7. Handling and storage
Handling
Safe handling advice: : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Provide sufficient air
exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Advice on protection : Highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition - No
against fire and explosion smoking. Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
Storage
Requirements for storage : Keep container tightly closed. To maintain product quality, do
areas and containers not store in heat or direct sunlight. Keep in a dry, cool and well-
ventilated place.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Components with workplace control parameters
Ethanol (CAS-No. 64-17-5):
US ACGIH
Exposure limit(s) : 1 000 ml/m3
Carcinogenicity: group A4
DFG-MAK/BAT/TRK-Value-List Germany (2002)
Exposure limit(s) : 500 ml/m3 960 mg/m3
Carcinogenicity: group 5
Damage to fetus unlikely if the occupational exposure
limit values are not exceeded.
mutagenic effects: group 5
Short term exposure limit : Peak-limit category II(2)
Switzerland SUVA Limit Values (2003)
Exposure limit(s) : 500 ml/m3 960 mg/m3
Damage to fetus unlikely if the occupational exposure
limit values are not exceeded.
Short term exposure limit : 1 000 ml/m3 ; 1 920 mg/m3
4 times 15 min. per shift
IDLH value : 3 300 ppm
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Personal protective equipment
Hygiene measures : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before
breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Respiratory protection : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an
approved filter.
Hand protection : Wear suitable gloves.
Eye protection : Wear eye/face protection.
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
State of aggregation : liquid
Form : viscous
Colour : colorless-yellow
Odour : alcoholic
Safety data
pH : 6,5 - 7,5 (10 g/l ; 20 掳C)
Setting point : < -10 掳C
Boiling point/range : 78 掳C
(solvent)
Flash point : 34 - 44 掳C
Ignition temperature : 363 掳C
(solvent)
Upper explosion limit : 19 %(V)
(solvent)
Lower explosion limit : 3,3 %(V)
(solvent)
Vapour pressure : 44 hPa (20 掳C)
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Density : ca. 0,95 g/cm3 (20 掳C)
Method: DIN 51757
Water solubility : completely soluble
Viscosity, dynamic : ca. 300 mPa.s (20 掳C)
Method: DIN 53015
Relative vapour density : no data available
Evaporation rate (Volatility ) : no data available
10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: : no data available
Materials to avoid : Strong oxidizing agents, Reducing agents
Hazardous decomposition : Heating or fire can release toxic gas., Hydrogen chloride gas,
products nitrogen oxides (NOx), Carbon oxides, Other hazardous
decomposition products may be formed.
Hazardous reactions : polymerization :
Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.
Stable under normal conditions.
11. Toxicological information
The following toxicological data refer to:
N-Alkyl(C12-16)-N,N-dimethyl-N-benzylammonium chloride (CAS-No.: 68424-85-1)
Acute oral toxicity (LD50) : ca. 344 mg/kg
Species: rat
Acute dermal toxicity : ca. 3 340 mg/kg
(LD50) Species: rabbit
Skin irritation : Corrosive
Species: rabbit
Exposure time: 24 h
Method: DOT
Eye irritation : Corrosive
Species: rabbit
Method: DOT
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Sensitization : not sensitizing
Species: guinea pig
Buehler Test
Method: OECD Test Guideline 406
Genotoxicity in vitro : negative
Ames test, Salmonella typhimurium
Method: OECD 471
negative
Chromosome aberration test in vitro, Human lymphocytes
Method: OECD 473
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to daphnia (EC50) : < 1 mg/l
Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)
Immobilization
Exposure time: 48 h
Method: US-EPA
Toxicity to bacteria (EC100) : ca. 16 mg/l
Species: Pseudomonas putida
Growth inhibition
Exposure time: 96 h
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The following ecotoxicological data refer to:
N-Alkyl(C12-16)-N,N-dimethyl-N-benzylammonium chloride (CAS-No.: 68424-85-1)
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish (LC50) : 0,28 mg/l
Species: Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)
Acute toxicity
Exposure time: 96 h
Method: US-EPA
Toxicity to fish (LC50) : 0,93 mg/l
Species: Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)
Acute toxicity
Exposure time: 96 h
Method: US-EPA
Toxicity to fish (NOEC) : 0,032 mg/l
Species: Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)
Early-life Stage
Exposure time: 34 d
Method: EPA-FIFRA
Toxicity to fish (LC50) : 0,515 mg/l
Species: Bluegill sunfish
Acute toxicity
Exposure time: 96 h
Method: US-EPA
Toxicity to daphnia (EC50) : 0,025 mg/l
Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)
Immobilization
Exposure time: 48 h
Method: EPA-FIFRA
Toxicity to daphnia (NOEL) : 0,0042 mg/l
Species: Daphnia magna (Water flea)
Reproduction Test
Exposure time: 21 d
Method: EPA-FIFRA
Toxicity to algae (ErC50) : 0,049 mg/l
Species: Selenastrum capricornutum (green algae)
Cell multiplication inhibition test
Exposure time: 72 h
Method: OECD Test Guideline 201
Toxicity to bacteria (EC50) : 7,75 mg/l
Species: activated sludge
Respiration inhibition
Exposure time: 3 h
Method: OECD 209
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Toxicity to bacteria (EC100) : ca. 16 mg/l
Species: Pseudomonas putida
Growth inhibition
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to soil dwelling : 7 070 mg/kg
organisms (LC50) Species: earthworms
Acute toxicity
Exposure time: 14 d
Method: OECD 207
Mobility
Behaviour in environmental : Adsorption/Soil
compartments immobile
Method: EPA-FIFRA
Persistence and degradability
Stability in water : hydrolytically stable
Method: EPA-FIFRA
Biodegradability : OECD Confirmatory Test: > 90 %
Method: OECD 303 A
Modified SCAS Test: > 99 %
Testing period: 7 d
Method: OECD 302 A
CO2 Evolution: 95,5 %
Readily biodegradable.
Testing period: 28 d
Method: OECD 301 B
The surfactant(s) contained in this preparation
complies(comply) with the biodegradability criteria as laid down
in Regulation (EC) No.648/2004 on detergents. Data to support
this assertion are held at the disposal of the competent
authorities of the Member States and will be made available to
them, at their direct request or at the request of a detergent
manufacturer.
Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation : Does not bioaccumulate.
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 79
Species: Bluegill sunfish
Exposure time: 35 d
Method: US-EPA
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13. Disposal considerations
Waste from residues : Dispose of in compliance with all federal, state and local laws
and regulations.
Contaminated packaging : CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then
offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of
in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or, if allowed by state and
local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
14. Transport information
ADR : Class: 8
Packaging group: II
Classification Code: CF1
Labels: Corrosive substance No. 8
Flammable liquid No. 3
Risk No. : 83
UN/ID No. : UN 2920
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
(Alkyldimethylbenzylammoniumchloride; Ethanol)
RID : Class: 8
Packaging group: II
Classification Code: CF1
Labels: Corrosive substance No. 8
Flammable liquid No. 3
Risk No. : 83
UN/ID No. : UN 2920
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
(Alkyldimethylbenzylammoniumchloride; Ethanol)
IATA Cargo : Class: 8
Packaging group: II
Labels: Corrosive substance No. 8
Flammable liquid No. 3
Packing instruction (cargo aircraft): 812
UN/ID No. : UN 2920
Proper shipping name : Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s.
(Alkyldimethylbenzylammoniumchloride; Ethanol)
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IATA Passenger : Class: 8
Packaging group: II
Labels: Corrosive substance No. 8
Flammable liquid No. 3
Packing instruction (passenger and cargo aircraft): 808
UN/ID No. : UN 2920
Proper shipping name : Corrosive liquid, flammable, n.o.s.
(Alkyldimethylbenzylammoniumchloride; Ethanol)
IMDG-Code : Class: 8
Packaging group: II
Labels: Corrosive substance No. 8
Flammable liquid No. 3
EmS: F-E , S-C
Marine pollutant: yes
UN/ID No. : UN 2920
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
(Alkyldimethylbenzylammoniumchloride; Ethanol)
49 CFR : Class: 8
Packaging group: II
Labels: Corrosive substance No. 8
UN/ID No. : UN 1903
Proper shipping name : Disinfectants, liquid, corrosive, n.o.s.
(Alkyldimethylbenzylammoniumchloride; Ethanol)
TDG : Class: 8
Packaging group: II
Labels: Corrosive substance No. 8
Flammable liquid No. 3
UN/ID No. : UN 2920
Proper shipping name : CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
(Alkyldimethylbenzylammoniumchloride; Ethanol)
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15. Regulatory information
Additional advice : Classification and labelling according to Directive 1999/45/EC.
Symbol(s) :
:
Corrosive Dangerous for the
environment
R-phrase(s) R10: Flammable.
R22: Harmful if swallowed.
R34: Causes burns.
R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
S-phrase(s) S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap
and water.
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 the label where possible).
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/safety data sheets.
National legislation
Water contaminating class : WGK 2: water endangering
(Germany)
Poison class (Switzerland) : GK 3
16. Other information
Other regulations : The components of this product are reported in the following
inventories: EINECS, TSCA.
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R-phrase(s)
R11 : Highly flammable.
R22 : Harmful if swallowed.
R34 : Causes burns.
R50 : Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Changes since the last version are highlighted in the margin. This version replaces all previous
versions.
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a
guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not
to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific
material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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