Quaternary ammonium compounds, (C16-18 and C18-unsatd. alkyl)trimethyl, chlorides

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice:

Immediate medical attention is required.

Move out of dangerous area.

Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled:

If breathed in, move person into fresh air.

Consult a physician after significant exposure.

In case of skin contact:

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty.

In case of eye contact:

Rinse with plenty of water.

Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse during transport.

Remove contact lenses.

Protect unharmed eye.

Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible tissue damage and blindness.

If swallowed:

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Take victim immediately to hospital.

Do not induce vomiting! May cause chemical burns in mouth and throat.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms:

The symptoms and effects are as expected from the hazards as shown in section 2. No specific product related symptoms are known.

Risks:

Harmful if swallowed.

Causes serious eye damage.

May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Causes severe burns.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment:

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

- Suitable extinguishing media: Alcohol-resistant foam; Carbon dioxide (CO2); Dry chemical

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

- Specific hazards during firefighting / Specific hazards arising from the chemical: Water spray may be ineffective unless used by experienced firefighters; Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

- Combustion products: Carbon oxides; Nitrogen oxides (NOx); Halogenated compounds; Hydrogen chloride

Advice for firefighters

- Special protective equipment for firefighters: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information:

- Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

- Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains.

- Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

-For safety reasons in case of fire, cans should be stored separately in closed containments.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

- Use personal protective equipment.

- Wear respiratory protection.

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Remove all sources of ignition.

- Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.

Emergency measures on accidental release:

- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

- Only qualified personnel equipped with suitable protective equipment may intervene.

- Prevent unauthorised persons entering the zone.

Environmental precautions:

- Prevent product from entering drains.

- Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Methods for cleaning up / Methods for containment:

- 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

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling:

- For personal protection, see the specific section.

- Avoid formation of aerosol.

- Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.

- Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area.

- Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

- Container may be opened only under exhaust ventilation hood.

- Open drum carefully as content may be under pressure.

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

- Avoid formation of aerosol.

- Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

- No sparking tools should be used.

- Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

- Requirements for storage areas and containers: No smoking; Store in cool place.

Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the technological safety standards.

- Other data: No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

2924

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
(Isopropyl alcohol, Quaternary alkyl ammonium chloride)

Language:

English

Labels:

3 (8)

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Tunnel restriction code: (D/E)
Hazard Identification Number: 338

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

2924

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
(Isopropyl alcohol, Quaternary alkyl ammonium chloride)

Language:

English

Labels:

3 (8)

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Hazard Identification Number: 338

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

2924

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S.
(Isopropyl alcohol, Quaternary alkyl ammonium chloride)

Labels:

3 (8)

Marine pollutant

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

(Quaternary alkyl ammonium chloride)

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

2924

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s.
(Isopropyl alcohol, Quaternary alkyl ammonium chloride)

Labels:

3 (8)

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Packing instruction (cargo aircraft): 363
Packing instruction (passenger aircraft): 352
Packing instruction (LQ): Y340

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering controls

Effective exhaust ventilation system

Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal protective equipment:

Respiratory protection:

Wear full face mask supplied with:Combination filter: ABEKP.

In the case of vapour or aerosol formation use a respirator with an approved filter.

Hand protection:

Neoprene

Nitrile rubber

Eye protection:

Tightly fitting safety goggles

Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing problems.

Skin and body protection:

Protective suit

Hygiene measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

When using do not eat or drink.

When using do not smoke.

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice:

Prevent product from entering drains.

Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Stability and reactivity

- Reactivity: Stable under normal conditions.

- Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

- Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

- Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks.

- Incompatible materials or Materials to avoid: None known.

- Hazardous decomposition products: Halogenated compounds; Hydrogen chloride;

- Thermal decomposition: > 140 °C

Disposal considerations

Product:

- The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.

- Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.

Hazardous waste

- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation.

Contaminated packaging:

- Empty remaining contents.

- Dispose of as unused product.

- Do not burn, or use a cutting torch on, the empty drum.