Material Safety Data Sheet chemusa
Section I. Chemical Product and Company Identification
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Product Name/ 13899
Code
Trade Name
Mixture
CAS#
Supplier R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
Call: (203) 853-1400
In Case of
30 WINFIELD STREET Emergency
NORWALK, CT 06855
Sulfuric acid, mono C12-16-alkyl esters, Na salts
Synonym
Sodium lauryl sulfate and water
Chemical name
Not available.
Chemical Family
Chemical Formula Not applicable.
Industrial applications: Anionic latex stabilizer, wetting agent,
Material Uses
and emulsifier; Mold and internal lubricant
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TSCA Status
Section II. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # % by Weight
sulfuric acid, mono-C12-C16-alkyl esters sodium salts 73296-89-6 28-30
water 7732-18-5 60-70
Section III. Hazards Identification
Water white to light amber viscous liquid. Causes eye and skin irritation. May cause eye burns. Mists may
Emergency Overview
cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
Eye Contact
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
Skin Contact
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Inhalation
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately give two glasses of water, a little at a time. Never give anything by
Ingestion
mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, lower head below waist
to prevent fluid from entering the lungs.
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Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
Non-flammable.
Flammability of the Product
Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature
Does not ignite by PMCC method.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
carbon oxides (CO, CO2) sulfur oxides (SO2, SO3...)
Products of Combustion
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
Use DRY chemicals, CO2, water spray or foam.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Burning of residual solids may form toxic sulfur dioxide.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section VI. Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with an inert material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container
Small Spill
Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Prevent entry into
Large Spill
sewers, basements or confined areas.
Section VII. Handling and Storage
No specific storage is required. Use shelves or cabinets sturdy enough to bear the weight of the chemicals.
Storage
Be sure that it is not necessary to strain to reach materials, and that shelves are not overloaded.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed and dry. When using do not eat, drink or
Handling Procedures and
smoke. Freezing will affect physical condition, but will not damage. Thaw and mix before using.
Equipment
Section VIII. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below
Engineering Controls
their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
work-station location.
Splash goggles. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection
Synthetic apron.
Not available.
TLV / PEL
Section IX. Physical and Chemical Properties
White to light amber. Liquid.
Appearance
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
7.5 [Basic.]
pH (1% soln/water)
100掳C (212掳F)
Boiling/Condensation Point
10掳C (50掳F)
Melting Point
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1.04 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Not available.
Density
Not available.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
73% (w/w).
Volatility
Not available.
Odor
Not available.
Evaporation Rate
Not available.
Viscosity
The product is much more soluble in water.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Easily soluble in cold water.
Solubility
Section X. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Strong oxidizing agents such as permanganates, perchlorates and hydrogen peroxide.
Incompatibility with Various
Substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Reactivity Not available.
Section XI. Toxicological Information
Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin contact.
Routes of Entry
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 1000 mg/kg (Rat) (sodium lauryl sulfate)
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Not available.
Animals
Acute Effects
Severe eye irritant. May cause burns. Caused severe injury in tests on rabbits.
Eye Contact
Moderate to severe skin irritant. The active ingredient (sodium lauryl sulfate) was found to be toxic by
Skin Contact
absorption through the skin.
No data available.
Sensitization
Harmful if ingested.
Ingestion
Mists, if generated, may cause irritation of the respiratory tract. The active ingredient (sodium lauryl sulfate)
Inhalation
was not found to be toxic to animals when inhaled in acute doses
Toxic effects of sodium lauryl sulfate include irritation of mucosal surfaces and nonspecific effects such as
Remarks
weight loss. The compound is corrosive to the skin and eyes. Aqueous solutions containing 10-50% of the
compound caused severe injury to rabbit eyes. Aqueous solutions containing 10-30% of the compound
caused severe irritation to animal skin, while solutions containing less that 10% caused mild to moderate
irritation.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified NONE by NTP [ DARVAN庐 WAQ].
:
Chronic Effects on
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Tests have been inconcllusive, with positive results in some studies and negative
Humans
results in others.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Tests in animals show no embryotoxic activity.
:
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available.
:
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Not available.
Remarks
Section XII. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
Products of Biodegradation
may arise.
Not available.
Biodegradability
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section XIII. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Waste Information
Not available.
Waste Stream
Section XIV. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DOT
Not applicable.
Remarks
Not available.
Maritime transportation
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Class: Irritating substance.
Classification HCS (USA)
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR
1910.1200).
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Federal and State
Regulations
Not available.
Remarks
National Fire Protection
Hazardous Material Flammability
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Health Hazard
Association (U.S.A.)
Information System
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Fire Hazard
(U.S.A.) Reactivity
Health
0
Reactivity
Specific hazard
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Personal Protection
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Other regulatory EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
specifications
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Korea (TCCL): DARVAN庐 WAQ
Philippines (RA6969): DARVAN庐 WAQ
Protective Clothing
(Pictograms)
Section XVI. Other Information
Not available.
References
Not available.
Other Special
Considerations
Validated by Erin A. Bendig on 8/8/2003. Verified by Erin A. Bendig.
Previous Validation Date: No Previous Validation. Printed 8/8/2003.
Information Contact David Bower, Ph.D. (203) 853-1400 ext. 233
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