Chemtrec (800) 424-9300 24 hour
Other means of
identification
Emergency telephone
number (with hours of
operation)
Section 1. Identification
Betco Corporation
400 Van Camp Road
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
www.betco.com
888-462-3826
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
For Industrial and Institutional Use Only
EPA Statement:
This chemical is a product registered by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal law. These
requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for
safety data sheets (SDS), and for workplace labels of non-EPA registered chemicals.
Below is the signal word as required on the label:
Section 2. Hazards identification
ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4
ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 4
SKIN CORROSION - Category 1B
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1
Classification of the
substance or mixture
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
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Section 2. Hazards identification
Wear protective gloves: > 8 hours (breakthrough time): disposable vinyl. Wear eye or
face protection: Recommended: splash goggles. Wear protective clothing. Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call
a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN
(or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or
shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON
CENTER or physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a
POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and
wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a
POISON CENTER or physician.
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and
international regulations.
Hazards not otherwise
classified
Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
didecyldimethylammonium chloride
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C12-16-alkyldimethyl, chlorides
tetrasodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate
Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in
this section.
Other means of
identification
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation.
Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Immediately flush
eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and
remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Chemical burns
must be treated promptly by a physician.
Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Remove victim to
fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If it is suspected that
fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained
breathing apparatus. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest
occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous
to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If unconscious, place in
recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of
decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may
need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Section 4. First aid measures
Description of necessary first aid measures
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Section 4. First aid measures
Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Wash out mouth
with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed
person is conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person
feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do
so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit
does not enter the lungs. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in
recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Wash with plenty
of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated
clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at
least 10 minutes. Chemical burns must be treated promptly by a physician. Wash
clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Protection of first-aiders
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. If it is
suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or
self-contained breathing apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to
give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water
before removing it, or wear gloves.
In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The
exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Causes severe burns. Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes serious eye damage.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
stomach pains
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain or irritation
redness
blistering may occur
Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain
watering
redness
Potential acute health effects
See toxicological information (Section 11)
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Suitable extinguishing
media
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
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Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training.
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
Specific hazards arising
from the chemical
Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
nitrogen oxides
halogenated compounds
metal oxide/oxides
In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst. Fire
water contaminated with this material must be contained and prevented from being
discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
Special protective actions
for fire-fighters
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Environmental precautions
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind.
Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Wash spillages
into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows. Contain and collect spillage with
non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth
and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see Section 13).
Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material
may pose the same hazard as the spilled product. Note: see Section 1 for emergency
contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal.
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate
surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not
touch or walk through spilled material. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Provide adequate
ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on
appropriate personal protective equipment.
Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution
(sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful to the
environment if released in large quantities.
Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up if
water-soluble. Alternatively, or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material and
place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste
disposal contractor.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
For non-emergency
personnel
For emergency responders
If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in
Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For nonemergency personnel".
Section 7. Handling and storage
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Do not get in eyes or
on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the
environment. If during normal use the material presents a respiratory hazard, use only
with adequate ventilation or wear appropriate respirator. Keep in the original container or
an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in
use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse
container.
Precautions for safe handling
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Section 7. Handling and storage
Advice on general
occupational hygiene
Conditions for safe storage,
including any
incompatibilities
Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled,
stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and
smoking. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering
eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from
direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials
(see Section 10) and food and drink. Store locked up. Keep container tightly closed and
sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed
and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use
appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. See Section 10 for
incompatible materials before handling or use.
didecyldimethylammonium chloride
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C12-16-alkyldimethyl,
chlorides
tetrasodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate
ACGIH TLV (United States, 3/2018).
STEL: 1000 ppm 15 minutes.
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 3/1989).
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hours.
TWA: 1900 mg/m³ 8 hours.
NIOSH REL (United States, 10/2016).
TWA: 1000 ppm 10 hours.
TWA: 1900 mg/m³ 10 hours.
OSHA PEL (United States, 5/2018).
TWA: 1000 ppm 8 hours.
TWA: 1900 mg/m³ 8 hours.
Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases
or dusts. If contact is possible, the following protection should be worn, unless the
assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash goggles and/or
face shield. If inhalation hazards exist, a full-face respirator may be required instead.
Recommended: splash goggles
Environmental exposure
controls
Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they
comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases,
fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be
necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
Appropriate engineering
controls
If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor or mist, use process enclosures,
local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to
airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate
techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.
Individual protection measures
Occupational exposure limits
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