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Material Safety Data Sheet

Cetrimonium Chloride
Last Revised:01.08/13
1. Product Identification
7. Hazards Identification
Product Name: Cetrimonium Chloride
CAS Number(s): 112-02-7 General: Appearance: White powder. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture
Chemical Name: Hexadecyltrimethylammonium Chloride from the air). May be harmful if swallowed. May cause severe eye irritation
Health: 2 and possible injury. Causes skin and respiratory tract irritation. Dangerous
Fire: 1 for the environment. Target organs are respiratory system, eyes and skin.
Reactivity: 0 Eyes: Causes severe eye irritation. May result in corneal injury.
Personal Protection: E Skin: Causes skin irritation. May absorb through the skin. In a human
allergy study, only 33 of 5202 volunteers exhibited an allergic reaction to a
2. Physical and Chemical Properties product container cetyltrimethylammonium Chloride.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if
Decomposition Temperature: > 150 deg C swallowed.
Freezing/Melting Point: 55-60 deg C Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
Specific Gravity: 6.5-8.3 (10% soln) artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Molecular Weight: 319.75 Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively
Solubility in Water: Soluble
Appearance & Odor: White powder, slightly fishy odor
8. First Aid Measures
3. Stability and Reactivity Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove
under normal storage and handling conditions. contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops and
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, exposure to moist air or water persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do
so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
4. Handling and Storage person. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Use
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Do not get in eyes. Avoid contact 9. Fire Fighting Measures
with skin and clothing. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool,
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing
dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected
apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and
from moisture.
full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be
generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. This material is
5. Accidental Release Measures sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust
explosion.
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide,
container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to or appropriate foam.
waterways. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3 Flammability: 1 Instability: 0

6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection 10. Toxicological Information

Respiratory Protection: A respiratory protection program that meets LD50/LC50: Skin, rabbit: LD50 4300 uL/kg/24H
OSHA’S 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Acute Dermal LD50: 5001 mg/kg [rabbit]
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a Carcinogenicity: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or
respirator’s use. OSHA
Eye Protection: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA’S eye and face protection regulations
in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN 166. 11. Disposal Considerations
Protective Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent No data
skin exposure.
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material
should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use
adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser’s intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
 Personalformulator.com
97 S. Red Willow Rd.
Evanston, WY 82930
US 1-800-426-2457 Ext. 1003

Material Safety Data Sheet

Cetrimonium Chloride
Last Revised: 6/29/06

Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser’s intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.