Benzalkonium chloride, alkyl distribution C8-C16, 50 wt% aqueous solution

Description

CAS: 8001-54-5 | C9H13ClN | 170.66 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 8001-54-5, 7732-18-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H13ClN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 170.66
• MDL Number: MFCD00145757
• Synonym: Alkyl-benzyl-dimethylammonium chloride

• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Boiling Point: >100.0°C
• CAS Min %: 49.0, 48.0
• CAS Max %: 52.0, 51.0
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅CH₂N(CH₃)₂RClR=C₈H₁₇toC₁₈H₃₇
• Concentration: 49 to 52% (based on M.W.= 352.5)
• Density: 0.9800g/mL
• Merck Index: 15, 1061
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and acetone, slightly soluble in benzene, almost insoluble in ether
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Specific Gravity: 0.98
• Viscosity: 130 mPa.s (20°C)
• pH: 6 to 9 (10% aq. soln.)
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: 105°C
• Physical Form: Solution
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzalkonium chloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS P Statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Wear eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Avoid release to the environment.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only