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1 Identification of substance
· Product details
· Trade name: ACTICIDE BAC 80
· Application of the substance / the preparation
This product is a biocide according to Directive 98/8/EC and is recommended for use in the
application fields listed in section 16.
· Manufacturer/Supplier:
THOR ESPECIALIDADES S.A. THOR SPECIALITIES (UK) LTD
Poligono Industrial EL PLA Wincham Avenue
Avenida de la Industria, 1 Wincham Northwich
08297 Castellgali Cheshire CW9 6GB
Barcelona - Espana United Kingdom
· Informing department:
Environmental Protection and Safety at Work:
Phone: (UK) +44 (0) 1606 818800
Fax: (UK) +44 (0) 1606 818801
E-Mail: info@thor.uk.com
· Emergency information: Emergency phone number (24 h service): +49 621 60-4 33 33

2 Hazards identification
· Hazard designation:

C Corrosive
N Dangerous for the environment

· Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment

R 21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
· Classification system
The health and environmental hazards of this preparation have been assessed by the conventional
method described in annex II and III of the Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45 EC.

3 Composition/information on ingredients
· Chemical characterization
· Description: Microbiocide based on benzalkonium chloride.
· Dangerous components:
CAS: 63449-41-2 Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18- 80.0%
EINECS: 264-151-6 alkyldimethyl, chlorides
EC Number: 612-140-00-5 C, Xn, N; R 21/22-34-50
CAS: 64-17-5 ethanol 2.5-10%
EINECS: 200-578-6 F; R 11
EC Number: 603-002-00-5
· Additional information
The active ingredient with the CAS-No. 63449-41-2 is also identified with CAS-No. 61789-71-7,
68391-01-5, 8001-54-5 and 68424-85-1. CAS-No. 68424-85-1 is listed in Annex II to the Directive
2003/2032/EG.
For the wording of the listed risk phrases refer to section 16.
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· Ingredients according to Directive 648/2004/EC:
cationic surfactants ≥ 30%

4 First aid measures

· General information Personal protection for the First Aider.
· After inhalation Supply fresh air or oxygen; call doctor.
· After skin contact
Remove contaminated clothing immediately.
Destroy or thoroughly clean contaminated shoes.
Clean with water and soap immediately. Then wash with polyethylene glycol 400, if available.
Immediate medical treatment necessary. Failure to treat burns can prevent wounds from healing.
In case of extensive skin contact, immediately use safety shower.
· After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for at least 15 minutes under running water and apply a sterile protective
bandage. Get medical attention.
· After swallowing
Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Initiate vomiting, if patient is conscious. Call a doctor.
A person vomiting while lying on their back should be turned onto their side.
· Information for doctor
· The following symptoms may occur: Corrosive damage to gastro-intestinal tract.
· Danger Danger of gastric perforation.
· Treatment
If swallowed, gastric irrigation with activated carbon.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with physiological saline.

5 Fire fighting measures

· Suitable extinguishing agents Water spray jet, extinguishing powder, CO2, foam.
· Unsuitable extinguishing agents for reasons of safety: None
· Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or flue gases:
In case of fire, toxic incineration products may be released such as:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Carbon monoxide (CO)
· Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
· Additional information Collect contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter drains.

6 Accidental release measures

· Personal safety precautions:
Particular danger of slipping on leaked/spilled product.
Wear protective clothing (see item 8).
Keep unprotected persons away.
When selecting the protective suit attention must be given to the complete and safe protection of
skin and mucous membranes. Impermeable protective clothes, protective boots made of neoprene,
complete face protection and nitrile-rubber-gloves with long tops should be worn.
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· Measures for environmental protection:

Prevent from spreading (e. g. by enclosing with a ring of chemical absorbent).
As the product is hazardous for the aquatic environment, it must be prevented from reaching
surface water.
Inform authorities in case of contamination of water or sewage system.
· Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Collect large amounts in suitable container. Cover the rest with absorbent, mix intensively and
collect mechanically.
Suitable binder: multi-purpose absorbent.
Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Provide adequate ventilation.

7 Handling and storage:

· Handling
· Information for safe handling:
Ensure good exhaust ventilation at the workplace.
It is preferable to handle the product in a closed system.
Decant carefully, avoid splashes.
Compliance with the minimum requirements designed to guarantee a better standard of safety and
health at work is essential to ensure the safety and health of workers.
· Information about protection against explosion and fire:
Traces of flammable substances may collect in the voids of closed systems. Keep ignition sources
clear.
· Storage
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and containers: Store only in the original container.
· Information about storage in a common storage facility: Store away from foodstuffs.
· Further information about storage conditions:
If the product crystallizes at low temperatures, it can be restored by slowly warming the product. The
effectiveness is not affected hereby.
Keep containers tightly sealed.
Prevent release to the environment by adequate secondary containment design and use of
appropriate spill control procedures.

8 Exposure controls and personal protection:

· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
· Components with critical values that require monitoring at the workplace:
64-17-5 ethanol
WEL (Great Britain) Long-term value: 1920 mg/m³, 1000 ppm
· Additional information: Information valid at the time of review of safety data sheet.
· Personal protective equipment
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Use skin cream for skin protection.
Avoid contact with the eyes and the skin.
Wash hands during work breaks and at the end of the shift.
Provide skin protection plan.
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· Respiratory protection:
Respiratory protection is recommended in example substance concentrations exceeding the air
limiting value.
Filter A/P2.
· Protection of hands:

Chemical protective gloves according to DIN EN 374 with CE-labelling.

Check the condition of protective gloves after each use for any damages like holes, cuts or tears.
Do not wear protective gloves longer than necessary.
After use of gloves apply skin-cleaning agents and skin cosmetics.
· Material of gloves: Nitrile rubber, NBR
· Penetration time of glove material:
Penetration time depends on different criteria and may be determined by the manufacturer
according to the norm DIN EN 374-3.
· Gloves made of the following materials are not suitable: Leather gloves
· Eye protection:

Face shield

· Body protection:
Protective clothing.
Apron
Full head, face and neck protection

* 9 Physical and chemical properties:

· General Information
Form: Liquid
Colour: Colourless to slightly yellowish
Odour: Pleasant
Important health, safety and environmental
information. This product is not combustible.
There is no need to classify with R-phrase 10 (acc.
to annex VI, item 2.2.5, directive 67/548/EEC)
· Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: ca. 0°C
Boiling point/Boiling range: 82°C
· Flash point: 45°C (DIN 51755)
· Ignition temperature: 348°C (GOST 12.1.044-89)
· Self-inflammability: Product is not self-igniting.
· Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formation of
explosive air/steam mixtures is possible.
· Critical values for explosion:
Lower: 2.0 Vol %
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Upper: 12.0 Vol %
· Vapour pressure at 20°C: 23.0 mbar
· Density at 20°C 0.950-0.980 g/cm³
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Fully miscible
· pH-value at 20°C: 6.0-9.0
· Solids content: > 78 %

10 Stability and reactivity

· Conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Optimal storing temperature: 20 °C
· Minimum shelf life: 24 months from production date.
· Materials to be avoided:
Oxidizing agents
Anionic compounds
· Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.
· Dangerous products of decomposition:
None, if storage and handling is done according to specification.

11 Toxicological information
· Acute toxicity:
· LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
63449-41-2 Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides
Oral LD50 600 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 1560 mg/kg (rat)
· Primary irritant effect:
· on the skin: Caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
· on the eye: Strong caustic effect.
· Sensitization:
At longer or repeated skin contact a sensitizing effect can't be
excluded.
· Subacute to chronic toxicity: Non mutagenic (Ames-test OECD 471/EPA 84-4).

* 12 Ecological information:
· Information about elimination (persistence and degradability):
· Method OECD 301 D (Closed-Bottle Test)
· Analysing method Oxygen demand
· Degree of elimination: The product ingredients can be readily eliminated in the sewage system.
· Biodegradability:
Degree of biological degradability: > 60%
The components are readily biodegradable.
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· Ecotoxicological effects:
· Aquatic toxicity:
63449-41-2 Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides
EC50 / 48 h 0.016 mg/l (Daphnia)
IC50 / 72 h 0.02 mg/l (Selenastrum capricornutum)
LC50 / 96 h 0.85 mg/l (rainbow trout)
· Behaviour in sewage processing plants:
63449-41-2 Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides
EC10 4 mg/l (Activated Sludge)
· Remark: Depending on concentration, toxic effects on activated sludge organisms are possible.
· Additional ecological information:
· AOX-indication:
The product does not contain substances, which can influence the AOX of waste water.
Care should be paid to properly washing out the chloride when performing the AOX method.
· The formulation contains the following heavy metals and their compounds according to
Directive 2006/11/EC:
None
· General notes:
The product contains materials that are harmful to the environment.
Avoid transfer into the environment.
The surfactant(s) contained in this preparation complies(comply) with the biodegradability criteria as
laid down in Regulation (EC) No.648/2004 on detergents. Data to support this assertion are held at
the disposal of the competent authorities of the Member States and will be made available to them,
at their direct request or at the request of a detergent manufacturer.

13 Disposal considerations:
· Product:
· Recommendation
Product must be disposed of according to local regulations pertaining to the disposal of hazardous
waste.
· European waste catalogue
16 00 00 WASTES NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE LIST
16 03 00 off-specification batches and unused products
16 03 05 Organic wastes containing dangerous substances
· Contaminated packaging:
· Recommendation: Remove all product from packaging and clean thoroughly before recycling.
· Recommended cleaning agent: Water

14 Transport information:
· Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border/domestic):

· ADR/RID/ADG (Australia) Class: 8 (CF1) Corrosive substances.

· Kemler Number: 83
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· UN-Number: 2920
· Packing group: II
· Label 8+3
· Designation of goods: 2920 CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Quaternary
ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides,
ethanol)
· Maritime transport IMDG/GGVSea:

· IMDG Class: 8
· UN Number: 2920
· Label 8+3
· Packing group: II
· EMS Number: F-E,S-C
· Marine pollutant: No
· Correct technical name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Quaternary
ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides,
ethanol)
· Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

· ICAO/IATA Class: 8
· UN/ID Number: 2920
· Label 8+3
· Packing group: II
· Correct technical name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. (Quaternary
ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides,
ethanol)
· Remarks: Packing Instructions / Max. net weight
Passenger aircraft: 808 / 1 L
Cargo aircraft: 812 / 30 L

15 Regulatory information
· Designation according to EC guidelines:
The product has been classified and labelled in accordance with EC Directives / UK CHIP
Regulations.
· Code letter and hazard designation of product:

C Corrosive
N Dangerous for the environment

· Hazard-determining components of labelling:

Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides
· Risk phrases:
21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
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34 Causes burns.
50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
· Safety phrases:
36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label
where possible).
60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.
· Identity of biocidal active substances according to EC directive 98/8/EC:
Quaternary ammonium compounds, benzyl-C8-18-alkyldimethyl, chlorides
· National regulations
· Information about limitation of use:
Take note of Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Take note of Directive 92/85/EC on the safety and health of pregnant women at work.
· Regulations which may apply in event of accident: Control of Major Accident Hazards
(COMAH)
Critical quantity values according to the regulations on accidents should be adhered to.
· Water hazard class: Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water.
· Indication of VOC according to Directive 1999/13 EG regarding the limitation of emissions of
volatile organic compounds (VOC-Directive):
VOC: 9 %, (maximum)

16 Other information:
This data is based on our current knowledge. However, it does not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and does not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
· R-phrases relevant to the product's hazardous ingredients:
11 Highly flammable.
21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
34 Causes burns.
50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
· Training hints
Further information regarding the directions for use can be found in the Product Data Sheet.
· Recommended application fields and dose levels for biocides:
Human hygiene biocidal products (PT 1): 0.016-160 g/kg.
Private area and public health area disinfectants and other biocidal products (PT 2): 0.016-160 g/kg.
Veterinary hygiene biocidal products (PT 3): 0.016-160 g/kg.
Food an feed area disinfectants (PT 4): 0.016-160 g/kg.
Masonry preservatives (PT 10): 0.016-160 g/kg.
Wood preservatives (PT 8): 0.016-160 g/kg.
Preservatives for liquid-cooling and processing systems (PT 11): 0.016-160 g/kg.
Slimicides (PT 12): 0.016-160 g/kg.
· Department issuing data specification sheet: Regulatory Affairs
· Contact: Colin Yates, E-Mail: ColinY@thor.uk.com
· * Data altered since the previous version.
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