Tetrosan (8CI) cas no:8023-53-8

NameTetrosan (8CI)
CAS8023-53-8
SynonymsTetrosan;Dichlorbenzalkonium chloride;Alkyl(C12-C18) dimethyl dichlorobenzyl ammonium chloride;DICHLOROBENZALKONIUMCHLORIDE
Molecular Weight0

Safety

A deadly poison by ingestion. Poison by intravenous route. A severe eye irritant. Can cause liver and kidney damage. A moderate allergen. Mutation data reported. See also ESTERS and CHLORIDES. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NO_x, NH₃, and Cl⁻.

1.		eye-rbt 1% SEV		JAPMA8    Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. 38 (1949),428.
2.		orl-rat LD50:730 mg/kg		SSCHAH    Soap and Sanitary Chemicals. 25 (1949),125.
3.		orl-mus LD50:2000 mg/kg		JAPMA8    Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. 38 (1949),428.
4.		ivn-mus LD50:50 mg/kg		JAPMA8    Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. 38 (1949),428.
5.		orl-gpg LD50:316 µg/kg		SSCHAH    Soap and Sanitary Chemicals. 25 (1949),125.