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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Hazardous Classification (according to GHS)

HAZARDOUS

CAS Number

8001-54-5

Signal Word

DANGER

Hazard Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosion - Corrosive chemicals, may cause severe skin and eye damage and may be corrosive to metals. — GHS05 – Corrosion – Corrosive chemicals, may cause severe skin and eye damage and may be corrosive to metals.

GHS06 - Skull and crossbones - Fatal or toxic if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin. — GHS06 – Skull and crossbones – Fatal or toxic if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin.

GHS09 - Environment - Hazardous to aquatic life and the environment. — GHS09 – Environment – Hazardous to aquatic life and the environment.

Hazard Statements & Categories

H302 Harmful if swallowed (Class: Acute Toxicity – Oral, Category 4)
H312 Harmful in contact with skin (Class: Acute Toxicity – Dermal, Category 4)
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (Class: Corrosion/irritation – Skin, Category 1B)
H330 Fatal if inhaled (Class: Acute Toxicity – Inhalation, Category 2)
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (Class: Aquatic – Chronic, Category 1)
AUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract (Class: Inhalation tox test mortality due to corrosion OR classified corrosive to skin and likely to be inhaled)