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Molekula Benzethonium chloride (20130413)

Chemical Name: Benzethonium Chloride

Functions: Detergent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Chemical Family: Organic Salts, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Base Chemicals Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
121-54-0
EC No.
204-479-9
Molecular Structure

Molekula Benzethonium chloride (20130413) - Molecular Structure

Applications & Uses

Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight448.08
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay Content97 - 103%
Loss on Dryingmax. 0.5%
Melting Point158 - 164°C
NH₄ Contentmax. 50ppm
pH (1% w/v in water)4.8 - 5.5
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1%
Sulphated Ash Contentmax. 0.1%

Safety & Health

Hazard Statements
  • H301 : Toxic if swallowed
  • H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H318 : Causes serious eye damage
  • H335 : May cause respiratory irritation
  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
  • P260 : Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
  • P273 : Avoid release to the environment
  • P280 : Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P301+310 : IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
  • P303+361 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
  • P305+351+338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing

Storage & Handling

Storage Temperature
Ambient