Product Name: Quaternary Ammonium Salt Fungicide
Chemical Family: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Application: Agricultural fungicide, broad-spectrum disinfectant
Manufacturer: Listing required based on actual supplier/manufacturer
Emergency Contact: Onsite 24-hour emergency number required, local poison control or CHEMTREC
Product Use Restrictions: Not for use in food processing or preparation areas without manufacturer’s explicit approval or regulatory clearance
Recommended Use: Eliminates fungal growth on crops, controls microbial spread in public and industrial settings
Synonyms: Benzalkonium chloride, alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride
Product Codes: As supplied per brand or lot number on packaging
GHS Classification: Skin Irritant (Category 2); Eye Damage (Category 1); Acute Toxicity Oral (Category 4); Environmental Hazard—Aquatic Chronic (Category 2)
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; harmful if swallowed; toxic to aquatic organisms with long-lasting effects
Pictograms: Corrosive, Exclamation Mark, Dead Fish/Tree symbols
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors, wear protective gloves and clothing, wash skin thoroughly after use, keep container tightly closed and locked away from children and pets, avoid release to environment
Hazard Description: Corrosive liquid—contact leads to tissue damage, accidental ingestion brings significant risks.
Active Ingredient: Quaternary ammonium compound (e.g., alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride: 40–60%)
Inert Ingredients: Water (20–50%), Isopropanol or ethanol (solubilizer, 10–20%), Surfactants (<5%)
CAS Numbers: 68424-85-1 (benzalkonium chloride); 7732-18-5 (water); 67-63-0 (isopropanol, if present)
Impurities and Stabilizers: Manufacturer or batch specific; generally below hazard thresholds
Formulation Type: Liquid concentrate
Skin Contact: Rinse skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids occasionally, remove contact lenses if present, consult medical staff quickly
Inhalation: Move casualty to fresh air, keep comfortable, seek medical attention if symptoms (such as coughing, shortness of breath) develop
Ingestion: Rinse mouth out, do not induce vomiting unless directed by poison control or physician, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person, immediate medical advice is critical
Most Important Symptoms: Burning sensation, redness, swelling, severe eye/skin irritation, possible gastrointestinal distress if ingested
Advice to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively, monitor for airway compromise and corrosive injury
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam
Special Hazards: Emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride on combustion; containers exposed to fire may rupture due to pressure build-up
Protective Equipment: Full protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus, chemical-resistant boots and gloves
Specific Firefighting Methods: Cool exposed drums or containers with water spray from a safe distance, prevent runoff into drains or sewers
Hazardous Combustion Products: Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen compounds, carbon oxides
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area, keep unprotected persons away, ventilate affected zone, wear appropriate PPE (chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, protective clothing)
Environmental Precautions: Keep product out of sewers, drains, and natural waterways, notify authorities if significant spill threatens water systems
Methods for Clean-Up: Absorb spillage with inert material (sand, earth), collect in containers for specialized disposal, wash contaminated area with water, neutralize residue with dilute sodium bicarbonate if advised
Decontamination: Remove all sources of ignition in spill vicinity, restrict access until cleanup completed
Handling Practices: Use only in well-ventilated area, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, don personal protection equipment, keep containers closed when not in use, do not eat, drink, or smoke while using
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, change out of contaminated clothing promptly
Storage Requirements: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place, separate from incompatible materials like strong acids, oxidizers, and chlorine-based disinfectants, original container preferred
Container Materials: High-density polyethylene or corrosion-resistant metal containers, tightly sealed
Incompatible Products: Acidic or oxidizing agents, anionic compounds, ammonia-based products
Storage Temperature: Maintain at room temperature, avoid freezing or excessive heat above 40°C
Occupational Exposure Limits: ACGIH TLV for benzalkonium chloride not established; limit based on analogs or mixture’s toxicity
Engineering Controls: Adequate local exhaust ventilation, safety showers, eyewash stations in immediate workspace
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Chemical splash goggles, chemically resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), body coveralls/lab coat, rubber boots for heavy handling tasks
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved respirator if working in poorly ventilated zones or with airborne mists/sprays
Other Protection: Facility protocols for monitoring air quality and surface contamination, remove personal protective equipment before meals/breaks
Appearance: Clear to pale-yellow liquid
Odor: Mild, soapy or ammoniacal odor
pH (Concentrate): 6.0–8.5
Melting Point/Freezing Point: -10°C to 0°C
Boiling Point: 100–102°C
Flash Point: Above 90°C (closed cup, if alcohol present, may be lower)
Evaporation Rate: Similar to water
Flammability: Not classified as flammable, but alcohol content can increase risk
Vapor Pressure: <20 mmHg at 20°C
Solubility: Completely soluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.95–1.10 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: Log Kow between -3 and +1 (component-dependent)
Decomposition Temperature: Above 150°C
Viscosity: Low viscosity
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and normal conditions, degradation occurs in strong acidic or alkaline environments
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizers and anionic detergents, leading to loss of activity or hazardous byproducts
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, direct sunlight, contact with incompatible chemicals, contamination with strong acids or bases
Incompatible Materials: Chlorinated products, oxidizing agents, anionic surfactants, ammonia, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides
Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation of mists, accidental ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rats: 240–400 mg/kg (depends on formulation/concentration)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes severe irritation and potential chemical burns
Eye Damage/Irritation: Risk of irreversible eye injury or blindness from direct exposure
Inhalation: Can cause respiratory tract irritation, coughing, and chest discomfort
Chronic Effects: Prolonged overexposure can trigger dermatitis or more severe mucous membrane challenges
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Other Data: Sensitization not reported for most users; skin patch testing advised for high-sensitivity populations
Environmental Fate: Rapidly binds to soil, slow breakdown in aquatic environments, persistence possible
Ecotoxicity: LC50 for fish (96 h): 0.87–2.6 mg/L; toxic to aquatic invertebrates and algae
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, but cumulative impact from repeated use possible in localized zones
Mobility in Soil: Moderate—adsorption to soil particles, limited groundwater migration
Aquatic Toxicity: High; runoff or improper disposal can cause ecosystem damage in streams, ponds
Degradability: Degrades slowly in aquatic settings, breaks down more rapidly in soil via microbial action
Waste Disposal: Treat as hazardous chemical waste, consult local, regional, and national waste regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers thoroughly, puncture or crush before authorized landfill or incineration, comply with chemical container laws
Disposal Method: Incinerate via licensed specialist, do not flush into drains, avoid direct release to nature
Spill Residues: Capture with absorbent, segregate and mark for hazardous waste pick-up
Regulatory Recommendation: Follow US EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) guidelines or local equivalents
UN Number: UN1760 (as applicable for products with corrosive properties)
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S. (Quaternary Ammonium Compound, Solution)
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: II or III, depending on concentration
Labels Required: Corrosive symbol, keep away from foodstuffs and feed
Special Precautions: Prevent packaging rupture, segregate from incompatible chemicals during transport, ensure placarding on all containers
Environmentally Hazardous Substance: Classified as Marine Pollutant if shipped by sea
United States Federal: TSCA inventory listed; subject to FIFRA pesticide registration; SARA Title III—hazardous substance notification; OSHA hazardous chemical (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Canada: WHMIS classification—corrosive, controlled use; DSL/NDSL inventory compliance
Europe: CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008—danger label; REACH Registration as required
Asia-Pacific: Complies with GHS implementation in country of sale (China, Japan, Australia)
Label Statement: Harmful—observe basic chemical hygiene, emergency contact visible on label
Pesticide Registration: Use governed by national agricultural or environmental protection acts
