Basic information
- Name:
Quaternary ammonium compounds, alkylbenzyldimethyl, chlorides
- Superlist Name:
- Benzalkonium chloride
- CAS No.:
8001-54-5
- Formula:
- Unspecified
- Deleted CAS:
- 8011-91-4, 8036-90-6, 8039-63-2, 8045-21-4, 12741-06-9, 39434-18-9, 59890-14-1, 75635-12-0
- Synonyms:
- Benzalkonium chloride (JP14/NF);Germitol;Zephiran;Benzalkonium Chloride 80%;BKC Benzalkonium Chloride;Alkyl-benzyl-dimethylammonium chloride;Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl ammonium Chloride(Benzalkonium Chloride,1227);1227 Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl ammonium Chloride;Benzalkonium Chloride,1227);Benzalkonium chloride aq. sol'n.;benzyl dimethyl;Parasterol;Zephiran (TN);Capitol;Zephiran chloride;Zephiral;Benzalkonium Chloride,1227;Benzalkonium chloride(BKC);Benzalkonium Chloride,1227 --Dodecyl Dimethyl Benzyl ammonium Chloride;Benzalkonium Chloride 8001-54-5;SINOTEX CDB;Quatramine 50;Rhodaquat RP 50;
- Density:
- 0.98 g/cm3
- Appearance:
- white or light yellow/grey solid, or colourless aqueous solution
- Hazard Symbols:
C,
N- Risk Codes:
- 21/22-34-50
- Safety Description:
- 36/37/39-45-61 Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 3261 8/PG 3
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Chemistry
Product Name: Benzalkonium chloride
Synonyms of Benzalkonium chloride (CAS NO.8001-54-5): Benzalkonium (C8-C16) chloride
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CAS NO: 8001-54-5
Uses
Benzalkonium chloride (CAS NO.8001-54-5) can be used as fungicide and disinfectant for medical and surgical instruments.
Production
The production of Benzalkonium chloride (CAS NO.8001-54-5): Put 213 kg Dimethyl dodecylamine into the reactor and then raise the temperature and start to mix. When the temperature is below 40。C , put 107 kg into the Benzyl chloride by batches. It is heated for 3 ~ 4 h at 50 。C. When it is cooled to about 80 。C, obtaining Benzalkonium chloride.
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mouse | LD50 | subcutaneous | 64mg/kg (64mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) | Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 4, Pg. 219, 1970. |
| rat | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 14500ug/kg (14.5mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA GASTROINTESTINAL: ULCERATION OR BLEEDING FROM SMALL INTESTINE | Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 4, Pg. 219, 1970. |
| rat | LD50 | intravenous | 13900ug/kg (13.9mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA | Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 4, Pg. 219, 1970. |
| rat | LD50 | oral | 240mg/kg (240mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING | Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 4, Pg. 219, 1970. |
| rat | LD50 | subcutaneous | 400mg/kg (400mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) | Kiso to Rinsho. Clinical Report. Vol. 4, Pg. 219, 1970. |
| women | TDLo | oral | 266mg/kg (266mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: "HALLUCINATIONS, DISTORTED PERCEPTIONS" GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGE IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF ESOPHAGUS GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" | Human Toxicology. Vol. 7, Pg. 191, 1988. |
Safety Profile
Safety Information about Benzalkonium chloride (CAS NO.8001-54-5):
Hazard Codes: 
C
N
Risk Statements: 21/22-34-50
R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R34: Causes burns.
R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Safety Statements: 36/37/39-45-61
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 whenever possible.)
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
RIDADR: UN 3261 8/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: BO3151000
F: 3-9
A human poison by ingestion. An experimental poison by ingestion, intraperitoneal, and intravenous routes. An experimental teratogen. Other experimental reproductive effects. A human skin and severe eye irritant. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx, NH3, and Cl−. See also CHLORIDES. An antimicrobial agent.
