AX

Safety Data Sheet

according to the REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/878
Date first issue: 01/08/2008 Review date: 06/01/2023 Supersedes version of: 30/11/2020 Version: 7.2

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier
Product form : Mixture
Product name : AX
Product code : 242
Type of product : Biocidal products (e.g. Disinfectants, pest control)
Product group : Mixture
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
1.2.1. Relevant identified uses
Main use category : Professional use
Industrial/Professional use spec : Industrial
For professional use only
Use of the substance/mixture : Bactericide

1.2.2. Uses advised against

No additional information available
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer Supplier
Clover Chemicals Ltd Christeyns NV
Clover House Macclesfield Road Afrikalaan 182
SK23 7DQ Whaley Bridge – Derbyshire 9000 GENT
United Kingdom Belgium
T 01663 733114 - F 01663 733115 T +32 (0)9/ 223 38 71 - F +32 (0)9/ 233 03 44
[email protected] - www.cloverchemicals.com [email protected] - www.christeyns.com
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Country Official advisory body Address Emergency number Comment
Ireland National Poisons Information Centre PO Box 1297 +353 1 809 2566
Beaumont Hospital Beaumont Road (Healthcare professionals-
9 Dublin 24/7)
+353 1 809 2166 (public,
8am - 10pm, 7/7)
United Kingdom National Poisons Information Service Dudley Road 0344 892 0111 Only for healthcare
(Birmingham Centre) B18 7QH professionals
City Hospital

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard, Category 3 H412
Full text of H- and EUH-statements: see section 16

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available
2.2. Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
CLP Signal word :-
Hazard statements (CLP) : H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P102 - Keep out of reach of children.
P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
2.3. Other hazards
This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
Contains no PBT/vPvB substances ≥ 0.1% assessed in accordance with REACH Annex XIII

Component
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1) This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

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Safety Data Sheet
according to the REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/878

The mixture does not contain substance(s) included in the list established in accordance with Article 59(1) of REACH for having endocrine
disrupting properties, or is not identified as having endocrine disrupting properties in accordance with the criteria set out in Commission Delegated
Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 %

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Not applicable
3.2. Mixtures
Name Product identifier % Classification according to
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
[CLP]
Ethanol CAS-no: 64-17-5 5.987 Flam. Liq. 2, H225
substance with national workplace exposure limit(s) Einecs nr: 200-578-6 Eye Irrit. 2, H319
(AT, BE, BG, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, EG annex nr: 603-002-00-5
HU, LT, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, NO, CH) REACH-no: 01-2119457610-
43
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - CAS-no: 68424-85-1 0.253 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302
C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides Einecs nr: 270-325-2 Skin Corr. 1B, H314
Eye Dam. 1, H318
Aquatic Acute 1, H400 (M=10)
Aquatic Chronic 1, H410 (M=1)
Full text of H- and EUH-statements: see section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
General advice : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical
advice (show the label where possible).
Inhalation : Allow affected person to breathe fresh air. Allow the victim to rest.
Skin contact : Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water,
followed by warm water rinse.
Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness
persists.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Acute effects skin : mild skin irritation.
Acute effects eyes : May cause eye irritation. Redness.
Acute effects oral route : May cause irritation to the digestive tract.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No additional information available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire : Toxic fumes may be released. Carbon dioxide. Carbon monoxide.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any
chemical fire. Prevent fire fighting water from entering the environment.
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters. Avoid release to the environment.

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6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.
Collect spillage. Store away from other materials.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See Section 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent
formation of vapour.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Packaging materials : polyethylene. stainless steel. glass.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1. Control parameters
8.1.1 National occupational exposure and biological limit values

Ethanol (64-17-5)
United Kingdom - Occupational Exposure Limits
Local name Ethanol
WEL TWA (OEL TWA) [1] 1920 mg/m³
WEL TWA (OEL TWA) [2] 1000 ppm
Regulatory reference EH40/2005 (Fourth edition, 2020). HSE

8.1.2. Recommended monitoring procedures

No additional information available

8.1.3. Air contaminants formed

No additional information available

8.1.4. DNEL and PNEC

No additional information available

8.1.5. Control banding

No additional information available
8.2. Exposure controls
8.2.1. Appropriate engineering controls
No additional information available

8.2.2. Personal protection equipment

Personal protective equipment:
Avoid all unnecessary exposure.

8.2.2.1. Eye and face protection

No additional information available

8.2.2.2. Skin protection

Hand protection:
Wear protective gloves.

8.2.2.3. Respiratory protection

No additional information available

8.2.2.4. Thermal hazards

No additional information available

8.2.3. Environmental exposure controls

Other information:
Do not eat, drink or smoke during use.

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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Colour : Yellow.
Physical state/form : Liquid.
Odour : Characteristic. Alcohol.
Odour threshold : Not available
Melting point/range : -4 °C
Freezing point : Not available
Boiling point/Boiling range : 98 °C
Flammability : Non flammable.
Explosive limits : Not available
Lower explosion limit : Not available
Upper explosion limit : Not available
Flash point : 61.5 °C
Autoignition temperature : Not available
Decomposition temperature : Not available
pH : 6.5 – 9
Viscosity, kinematic : Not available
Solubility : Soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol.
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Kow) : Not available
Vapour pressure : Not available
Vapour pressure at 50°C : Not available
Density : Not available
Relative density : 0.99
Relative vapour density at 20°C : Not available
Particle characteristics : Not applicable
9.2. Other information
9.2.1. Information with regard to physical hazard classes
No additional information available

9.2.2. Other safety characteristics

No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
fume. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on hazard classes as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified
Acute toxicity (dermal) : Not classified
Acute toxicity (inhalation) : Not classified

Ethanol (64-17-5)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat (Vapours) 51 mg/l/4h

Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1)
LD50 oral rat 795 mg/kg

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Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1)
ATE CLP (oral) 795 mg/kg bodyweight
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
pH: 6.5 – 9
Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1)
pH 6–9
Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
pH: 6.5 – 9
Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1)
pH 6–9
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
STOT-single exposure : Not classified
Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Ethanol (64-17-5)
NOAEL (oral, rat) 1730 mg/kg bodyweight (90d, female)
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified
Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
11.2. Information on other hazards
11.2.1. Endocrine disrupting properties
No additional information available

11.2.2. Other information

Potential adverse human health effects and : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
symptoms

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Ecology - water : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short–term : Not classified
(acute)
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long–term : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
(chronic)
Not rapidly degradable

Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1)
LC50 - Fish [1] 0.85 mg/l
EC50 - Crustacea [1] 0.016 mg/l
EC50 72h - Algae [1] 0.02 mg/l
NOEC chronic crustacea 0.025 mg/l
12.2. Persistence and degradability
AX
Persistence and degradability Biodegradable.

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Ethanol (64-17-5)
Persistence and degradability Biodegradable.

Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1)
Persistence and degradability Biodegradable.
Biodegradation > 90 %
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
AX
Bioaccumulative potential No bioaccumulation.

Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (Log Kow) 2.88
Bioaccumulative potential No bioaccumulation.
12.4. Mobility in soil
No additional information available
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
AX
This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

Component
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl (C12 - This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
C16) alkyl dimethyl, chlorides (68424-85-1) This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties
No additional information available
12.7. Other adverse effects
Additional information : Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.
Waste / unused products : Avoid release to the environment.
HP Code : HP14 - “Ecotoxic:” waste which presents or may present immediate or delayed risks for
one or more sectors of the environment

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / IMDG / IATA
ADR IMDG IATA

14.1. UN number or ID number

Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated

14.2. UN proper shipping name

Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated

14.3. Transport hazard class(es)

Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated

14.4. Packing group

Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated

14.5. Environmental hazards

Not regulated Not regulated Not regulated
No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
Overland transport
Not regulated

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Transport by sea
Not regulated

Air transport
Not regulated
14.7. Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1. EU-Regulations

REACH Annex XVII (Restriction List)

Contains no substance(s) listed on REACH Annex XVII (Restriction Conditions)

REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List)

Contains no substance(s) listed on REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List)

REACH Candidate List (SVHC)

Contains no substance(s) listed on the REACH Candidate List

PIC Regulation (Prior Informed Consent)

Contains no substance(s) listed on the PIC list (Regulation EU 649/2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals)

POP Regulation (Persistent Organic Pollutants)

Contains no substance(s) listed on the POP list (Regulation EU 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants)

Ozone Regulation (1005/2009)

Contains no substance(s) listed on the Ozone Depletion list (Regulation EU 1005/2009 on substances that deplete the ozone layer)

Explosives Precursors Regulation (2019/1148)

Contains no substance(s) listed on the Explosives Precursors list (Regulation EU 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors)

Drug Precursors Regulation (273/2004)

Contains no substance(s) listed on the Drug Precursors list (Regulation EC 273/2004 on the manufacture and the placing on market of certain
substances used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances)

15.1.2. National regulations

No additional information available
15.2. Chemical safety assessment
No chemical safety assessment has been carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Data sources : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE
COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances
and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and
amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Other information : None.

Full text of H- and EUH-statements:

Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4
Aquatic Acute 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard, Category 1
Aquatic Chronic 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard, Category 1
Eye Dam. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1
Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2
Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids, Category 2
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

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Full text of H- and EUH-statements:

H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Skin Corr. 1B Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1, Sub-Category 1B

Classification and procedure used to derive the classification for mixtures according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 [CLP]:
Aquatic Chronic 3 H412 Calculation method
Safety Data Sheet (SDS), EU
This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental
requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product.

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