BMA

BENZYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAUTIONARY RESPONSE INFORMATION 4. FIRE HAZARDS 7. SHIPPING INFORMATION

4.1 Flash Point: 7.1 Grades of Purity: 50-60% solution in water
Common Synonyms Liquid Light yellow Mild almond odor Not pertinent 7.2 Storage Temperature: Ambient
BTMAC 4.2 Flammable Limits in Air: Not pertinent
Trimethylbenzylammonium 7.3 Inert Atmosphere: No requirement
May float or sink in water. 4.3 Fire Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent
chloride 7.4 Venting: Open
4.4 Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be
Used: Water may be ineffective on fire. 7.5 IMO Pollution Category: Currently not available
Restrict access. 7.6 Ship Type: Currently not available
Avoid contact with liquid. 4.5 Special Hazards of Combustion
Notify local health and pollution control agencies. Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen and 7.7 Barge Hull Type: Currently not available
Protect water intakes. hydrochloric acid fumes may form in fire.
4.6 Behavior in Fire: Currently not available 8. HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
Combustible. 4.7 Auto Ignition Temperature: Not pertinent
Fire POISONOUS GASES MAY BE PRODUCED IN FIRE. 8.1 49 CFR Category: Not listed
4.8 Electrical Hazards: Not pertinent
Wear goggles and self-contained breathing apparatus. 8.2 49 CFR Class: Not pertinent
4.9 Burning Rate: Not pertinent
Extinguish with dry chemicals, foam or carbon dioxide. 8.3 49 CFR Package Group: Not listed.
Water may be ineffective on fire. 4.10 Adiabatic Flame Temperature: Currently
not available 8.4 Marine Pollutant: No
CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. 4.11 Stoichometric Air to Fuel Ratio: 70.2 8.5 NFPA Hazard Classification: Not listed
Exposure (calc.) 8.6 EPA Reportable Quantity: Not listed.
LIQUID 4.12 Flame Temperature: Currently not 8.7 EPA Pollution Category: Not listed.
Irritating to skin and eyes. available
If swallowed will cause nausea or vomiting. 8.8 RCRA Waste Number: Not listed
4.13 Combustion Molar Ratio (Reactant to
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Product): 20.5 (calc.) 8.9 EPA FWPCA List: Not listed
Flush affected areas with plenty of water.
IF IN EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. 4.14 Minimum Oxygen Concentration for
IF SWALLOWED and victim is CONSCIOUS, have victim drink water Combustion (MOCC): Not listed 9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
or milk. 9.1 Physical State at 15° C and 1 atm: Liquid
IF SWALLOWED and victim is UNCONSCIOUS OR HAVING CONVULSIONS, 5. CHEMICAL REACTIVITY
do nothing except keep victim warm. 9.2 Molecular Weight: 172 (solute)
5.1 Reactivity with Water: No reaction 9.3 Boiling Point at 1 atm: Not pertinent
Effect of low concentrations on aquatic life is unknown. (decomposes)
Water May be dangerous if it enters water intakes.
5.2 Reactivity with Common Materials:
Currently not available 9.4 Freezing Point: Not pertinent
Pollution Notify local health and wildlife officials.
5.3 Stability During Transport: Stable 9.5 Critical Temperature: Not pertinent
Notify operators of nearby water intakes.
5.4 Neutralizing Agents for Acids and 9.6 Critical Pressure: Not pertinent
Caustics: Not pertinent
9.7 Specific Gravity: 1.07 at 20°C (liquid)
5.5 Polymerization: Not pertinent
9.8 Liquid Surface Tension: Currently not
5.6 Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent available
1. CORRECTIVE RESPONSE ACTIONS 2. CHEMICAL DESIGNATIONS
Dilute and disperse 2.1 CG Compatibility Group: Not listed. 9.9 Liquid Water Interfacial Tension: Not
Stop discharge 2.2 Formula: C6H5CH2N(CH3)3Cl-H2O
6. WATER POLLUTION pertinent
2.3 IMO/UN Designation: Not listed 6.1 Aquatic Toxicity: 9.10 Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent
2.4 DOT ID No.: Not listed Currently not available 9.11 Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas):
2.5 CAS Registry No.: Currently not available Not pertinent
2.6 NAERG Guide No.: Not listed 6.2 Waterfowl Toxicity: Currently not
available 9.12 Latent Heat of Vaporization: Not pertinent
2.7 Standard Industrial Trade Classification:
51129 6.3 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): 9.13 Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent
Currently not available
9.14 Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent
3. HEALTH HAZARDS 6.4 Food Chain Concentration Potential:
9.15 Heat of Solution: Not pertinent
3.1 Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles and rubber gloves None
6.5 GESAMP Hazard Profile: Not listed 9.16 Heat of Polymerization: Not pertinent
3.2 Symptoms Following Exposure: Ingestion causes gastrointestinal disturbances. Contact with liquid
irritates eyes and may irritate skin. 9.17 Heat of Fusion: Currently not available
3.3 Treatment of Exposure: INGESTION: give large amount of water; get medical attention. EYES: flush 9.18 Limiting Value: Currently not available
with water for at least 15 min.; if irritation continues, get medical attention. SKIN: flush well with 9.19 Reid Vapor Pressure: Currently not
water. available
3.4 TLV-TWA: Not listed.
3.5 TLV-STEL: Not listed. NOTES
3.6 TLV-Ceiling: Not listed.
3.7 Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 3; LD50 = 50-500 mg/kg
3.8 Toxicity by Inhalation: Currently not available.
3.9 Chronic Toxicity: Currently not available
3.10 Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Currently not available
3.11 Liquid or Solid Characteristics: Currently not available
3.12 Odor Threshold: Currently not available
3.13 IDLH Value: Not listed.
3.14 OSHA PEL-TWA: Not listed.
3.15 OSHA PEL-STEL: Not listed.
3.16 OSHA PEL-Ceiling: Not listed.
3.17 EPA AEGL: Not listed

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BMA
BENZYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23

SATURATED LIQUID DENSITY LIQUID HEAT CAPACITY LIQUID THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY LIQUID VISCOSITY

Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per Temperature British thermal unit inch Temperature Centipoise
(degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F (degrees F) per hour-square foot-F (degrees F)

52 67.349 N N N
54 67.280 O O O
56 67.209 T T T
58 67.139
60 67.070 P P P
62 67.000 E E E
64 66.929 R R R
66 66.860 T T T
68 66.790 I I I
70 66.719 N N N
72 66.650 E E E
74 66.580 N N N
76 66.509 T T T
78 66.440
80 66.379
82 66.309
84 66.240
86 66.169

9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27

SOLUBILITY IN WATER SATURATED VAPOR PRESSURE SATURATED VAPOR DENSITY IDEAL GAS HEAT CAPACITY

Temperature Pounds per 100 pounds Temperature Pounds per square inch Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per
(degrees F) of water (degrees F) (degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F

M N N N
I O O O
S T T T
C
I P P P
B E E E
L R R R
E T T T
I I I
N N N
E E E
N N N
T T T

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