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Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide

CAS 57-09-0

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide
Product Code
52365

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
57-09-0 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119989160-35-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma

manufacturer

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335
STOT RE Cat. 2 H373
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 1 H410

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Gastrointestinal tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
N-Cetyl-N'N'N-trimethylammonium bromide EC: 200-311-3 57-09-0 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.

Instructions

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
white
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
weak
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
5,0 - 7 at 36,4 g/l at 25 °C
Melting Point
248 - 251 °C
Boiling Point
No data available
Flash Point
244 °C - closed cup
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Density
2,30 g/cm3
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
210 °C at 0,3 hPa
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 2,26 - (Lit.), Bioaccumulation is not expected. n-octanol/water
Solubility In Water
36,4 g/l at 20 °C - completely soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical. The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents. Caution! In contact with nitrites, nitrates, nitrous acid possible liberation of nitrosamines!

Avoid

Strong heating.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents, nitrites, nitrates, nitrous acid

Decomposition

nitrosamines

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
3077
Shipping Name
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (N-Cetyl-N'N'N-trimethylammonium bromide)
Transport Class
9
Packing Group
III
ADR

Tunnel restriction code : (-)

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide?

Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide is a solid with white color. It has weak odor.

What is Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide?

This substance has 6 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H373: May cause damage to organs (Gastrointestinal tract) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide?

The melting point is 248 - 251 °C and the boiling point is No data available.