Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

Denatonium Benzoate

Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1

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

Product identifier

  • Product name: Denatonium Benzoate
  • CBnumber: CB2674421
  • CAS: 3734-33-6
  • EINECS Number: 223-095-2
  • Synonyms: ,benzoate ;BITREX

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

  • Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
  • Uses advised against: none

Company Identification

  • Company: Chemicalbook
  • Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
  • Telephone: 010-86108875

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

  • Symbol(GHS)
  • Signal wordWarning
Precautionary statements
P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
Hazard statements
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H302 Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

  • Product name: Denatonium Benzoate
  • Synonyms: ,benzoate ;BITREX
  • CAS: 3734-33-6
  • EC number: 223-095-2
  • MF: C28H34N2O3
  • MW: 446.58

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first-aid measures

General advice
First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

4.4 Notes to physician

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Combustible.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

NFPA 704

4
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0
HEALTH 4 Very short exposure could cause death or major residual injury (e.g. hydrogen cyanide, phosgene, methyl isocyanate, hydrofluoric acid)
FIRE 0 Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride)
REACT 0 Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2)
SPEC. HAZ.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Avoid generation of dusts.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1A: Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls
Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

  • a) Physical statecrystalline
  • b) Colorwhite
  • c) Odorodorless
  • d) Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: 163 - 171 °C at 960 hPa - OECD Test
    Guideline 102
  • e) Initial boiling point and boiling range180 °C - OECD Test Guideline 103 - (decomposition)
  • f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
  • g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
  • h) Flash point100 °C - closed cup - ISO 2719
  • i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
  • j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
  • k) pH6.5 - 7.5 at 30 g/l at 20 °C
  • l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
    Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
  • m) Water solubility45 g/l at 25 °C - (experimental)
  • n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterlog Pow: 2.06 at 25 °C - (ECHA)
  • o) Vapor pressure0Pa at 25℃
  • p) Density0.3846 g/cm3 at 26 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109
  • Relative density1.1256 (rough estimate)
  • q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
  • r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
  • s) Explosive propertiesNot classified as explosive.
  • t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
  • Solubilitymethanol: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

9.2 Other safety information

Minimum ignition energy
2 - 4 mJ

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Chemical stability

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

10.2 Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

10.3 Conditions to avoid

Avoid moisture.
Strong heating.

10.4 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

10.5 Hazardous decomposition products

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 584 mg/kg
Remarks: (RTECS)
Oral: absorption
LD50 Oral - Rat - female - 648 mg/kg
Remarks: (ECHA)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - 0.2 mg/l - dust/mist (OECD Test Guideline 403)
Remarks: (ECHA)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - > 2,000 mg/kg
Remarks: (External MSDS)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
Remarks: (ECHA)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Corrosive
Remarks: (ECHA)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Sensitisation test: - Guinea pig
Result: negative
Remarks: (External MSDS)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Test Type: Ames test
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: US-EPA
Result: negative
Test Type: Mutagenicity (mammal cell test): micronucleus.
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

11.2 Additional Information

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
After absorption:
Systemic effects:
Drowsiness
Tremors ataxia (impaired locomotor coordination)
Further data:
Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to fish static test LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - > 100 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 500 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic Remarks: (ECHA) invertebrates
Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Chlorella vulgaris (Fresh water algae) - 281.556 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to bacteria EC50 - Vibrio fischeri - 511.58 mg/l - 15 min
Remarks: (ECHA)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 18.17 % - Not readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301F)

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No data available

12.7 Other adverse effects

Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number

ADR/RID: 2811
IMDG: 2811
IATA-DGR: 2811

14.2 UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (N,N-diethyl-N-[2-(2,6- dimethylphenylamino)-2-oxoethyl]- benzylammonium benzoate)
IMDG: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (N,N-diethyl-N-[2-(2,6- dimethylphenylamino)-2-oxoethyl]- benzylammonium benzoate)
IATA-DGR: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (N,N-diethyl-N-[2-(2,6-dimethylphenylamino)-2- oxoethyl]- benzylammonium benzoate)

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 6.1
IMDG: 6.1
IATA-DGR: 6.1

14.4 Packaging group

ADR/RID: II
IMDG: II
IATA-DGR: II

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA-DGR: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

Based on chemical properties, choose appropriate tools and conditions of transport.
Transporting tools shall be equipped with appropriate and sufficient firefighting equipment and emergency leaking installations. If transporting by road, please go along the specified route.

14.7 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

National regulatory information
Other regulations
Please pay attention on the waste treatment should also comply with local regulations requirement.

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms

CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
TWA: Time-Weighted Average
STEL: Short-Term Exposure Limit
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
DOT: US Department of Transportation
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Disclaimer:

The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.

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