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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
SODIUM LAURYL ETHER SULFATE
SYNONYMS
(C2-H4-O)n-C12-H26-O4-S.Na, "sodium laureth sulfate", "sodium polyoxyethylene lauryl
sulphate", "sodium polyoxyethylene lauryl sulfate", "poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), alpha
-sulfo-w-(dodecyloxy)-, sodium salt", "poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), alpha-sulfo-w
-(dodecyloxy)-, sodium salt", "poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), alpha-sulpho-w-(dodecyloxy)-,
sodium salt", "poly(oxy-1, 2-ethanediyl), alpha-sulpho-w-(dodecyloxy)-, sodium salt",
SLES, SEAS
PRODUCT USE
Material is mixed and used in accordance with manufacturers directions. Concentrate
surfactant.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Dandenong South
Victoria 3175
Telephone: 03 8795 8000
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 03 8795 8099
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of
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NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK SAFETY
Harmful if swallowed. Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray.
Irritating to eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes.
Cumulative effects may result following Wear suitable protective clothing.
exposure*.
Possible respiratory sensitiser*. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material use water.
Possible skin sensitiser*. Keep away from food drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
* (limited evidence). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty
of water and contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre.
If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre (show this container
or label).
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
sodium lauryl ether sulfate 9004-82-4 >40
water 7732-18-5 >50
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
路 IF SWALLOWED, REFER FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION, WHERE POSSIBLE, WITHOUT DELAY.
路 For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
路 Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed.
路 In the mean time, qualified first-aid personnel should treat the patient following
observation and employing supportive measures as indicated by the patient's condition.
路 If the services of a medical officer or medical doctor are readily available, the
patient should be placed in his/her care and a copy of the MSDS should be provided.
Further action will be the responsibility of the medical specialist.
路 If medical attention is not available on the worksite or surroundings send the patient
to a hospital together with a copy of the MSDS.
路 Where medical attention is not immediately available or where the patient is more than
15 minutes from a hospital or unless instructed otherwise:
路 INDUCE vomiting with fingers down the back of the throat, ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. Lean
patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open
airway and prevent aspiration.
NOTE: Wear a protective glove when inducing vomiting by mechanical means.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
路 Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
路 Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
路 If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
路 Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Other measures are usually unnecessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
For poisons (where specific treatment regime is absent):
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BASIC TREATMENT
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路 Establish a patent airway with suction where necessary.
路 Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilation as necessary.
路 Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min.
路 Monitor and treat, where necessary, for pulmonary oedema .
路 Monitor and treat, where necessary, for shock.
路 Anticipate seizures .
路 DO NOT use emetics. Where ingestion is suspected rinse mouth and give up to 200 ml
water (5 ml/kg recommended) for dilution where patient is able to swallow, has a strong
gag reflex and does not drool.
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ADVANCED TREATMENT
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路 Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in unconscious
patient or where respiratory arrest has occurred.
路 Positive-pressure ventilation using a bag-valve mask might be of use.
路 Monitor and treat, where necessary, for arrhythmias.
路 Start an IV D5W TKO. If signs of hypovolaemia are present use lactated Ringers
solution. Fluid overload might create complications.
路 Drug therapy should be considered for pulmonary oedema.
路 Hypotension with signs of hypovolaemia requires the cautious administration of fluids.
Fluid overload might create complications.
路 Treat seizures with diazepam.
路 Proparacaine hydrochloride should be used to assist eye irrigation.
BRONSTEIN, A.C. and CURRANCE, P.L.
EMERGENCY CARE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPOSURE: 2nd Ed. 1994.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
The product contains a substantial proportion of water, therefore there are no
restrictions on the type of extinguishing media which may be used. Choice of
extinguishing media should take into account surrounding areas.
Though the material is non-combustible, evaporation of water from the mixture, caused by
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the heat of nearby fire, may produce floating layers of combustible substances.
In such an event consider:
路 foam.
路 dry chemical powder.
路 carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses.
路 Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
路 DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
路 Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
路 If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
路 Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
The emulsion is not combustible under normal conditions. However, it will break down
under fire conditions and the hydrocarbon component will burn.
Decomposes on heating and produces toxic fumes of: carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur oxides
(SOx), other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
May emit poisonous fumes.
May emit corrosive fumes.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
HAZCHEM: None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
Slippery when spilt.
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
路 Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
路 Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
路 Wipe up.
路 Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
Chemical Class: alcohols and glycols
For release onto land: recommended sorbents listed in order of priority.
SORBENT TYPE RANK APPLICATION COLLECTION LIMITATIONS
LAND SPILL - SMALL
cross- linked 1 shovel shovel R, W, SS
polymer -
particulate
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cross- linked 1 throw pitchfork R, DGC, RT
polymer - pillow
sorbent clay - 2 shovel shovel R, I, P
particulate
wood fiber - 3 throw pitchfork R, P, DGC, RT
pillow
treated wood fiber 3 throw pitchfork DGC, RT
- pillow
foamed glass - 4 throw pichfork R, P, DGC, RT
pillow
LAND SPILL - MEDIUM
cross- linked 1 blower skiploader R, W, SS
polymer -
particulate
polypropylene - 2 blower skiploader W, SS, DGC
particulate
sorbent clay - 2 blower skiploader R, I, W, P, DGC
particulate
polypropylene - 3 throw skiploader DGC, RT
mat
expanded mineral - 3 blower skiploader R, I, W, P, DGC
particulate
polyurethane - mat 4 throw skiploader DGC, RT
Legend
DGC: Not effective where ground cover is dense
R; Not reusable
I: Not incinerable
P: Effectiveness reduced when rainy
RT:Not effective where terrain is rugged
SS: Not for use within environmentally sensitive sites
W: Effectiveness reduced when windy
Reference: Sorbents for Liquid Hazardous Substance Cleanup and Control;
R.W Melvold et al: Pollution Technology Review No. 150: Noyes Data Corporation 1988.
Slippery when spilt.
Moderate hazard.
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 Stop leak if safe to do so.
路 Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
路 Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
路 Neutralise/decontaminate residue.
路 Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
路 Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
路 After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing and
equipment before storing and re-using.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
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life-threatening health effects is:
water 500 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
water 500 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
water 500 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
water 500 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
路 Overheating of ethoxylates in air should be avoided. When some ethoxylates are heated
vigorously in the presence of air or oxygen, at temperatures exceeding 160 C, they may
undergo exothermic oxidative degeneration resulting in self-heating and autoignition.
路 Nitrogen blanketing will minimise the potential for ethoxylate oxidation.
路 Trace quantities of ethylene oxide may be present in the material. Although these may
accumulate in the headspace of storage and transport vessels, concentrations are not
expected to exceed levels which might produce a flammability or worker exposure hazard.
路 Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
路 Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
路 Use in a well-ventilated area.
路 Avoid contact with moisture.
路 Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
路 When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
路 Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Work clothes should be laundered separately. Launder contaminated clothing before re
-use.
路 Use good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
路 Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure
safe working conditions are maintained.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
路 Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
路 Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
路 Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed.
路 Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
路 Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
路 Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
+ X + X 0 +
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+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
The following materials had no OELs on our records
鈥? sodium lauryl ether sulfate: CAS:9004- 82- 4
鈥? water: CAS:7732- 18- 5
MATERIAL DATA
Sensory irritants are chemicals that produce temporary and undesirable side-effects on
the eyes, nose or throat. Historically occupational exposure standards for these
irritants have been based on observation of workers' responses to various airborne
concentrations. Present day expectations require that nearly every individual should be
protected against even minor sensory irritation and exposure standards are established
using uncertainty factors or safety factors of 5 to 10 or more. On occasion animal no
-observable-effect-levels (NOEL) are used to determine these limits where human results
are unavailable. An additional approach, typically used by the TLV committee (USA) in
determining respiratory standards for this group of chemicals, has been to assign ceiling
values (TLV C) to rapidly acting irritants and to assign short-term exposure limits (TLV
STELs) when the weight of evidence from irritation, bioaccumulation and other endpoints
combine to warrant such a limit. In contrast the MAK Commission (Germany) uses a five
-category system based on intensive odour, local irritation, and elimination half-life.
However this system is being replaced to be consistent with the European Union (EU)
Scientific Committee for Occupational Exposure Limits (SCOEL); this is more closely
allied to that of the USA.
OSHA (USA) concluded that exposure to sensory irritants can:
路 cause inflammation
路 cause increased susceptibility to other irritants and infectious agents
路 lead to permanent injury or dysfunction
路 permit greater absorption of hazardous substances and
路 acclimate the worker to the irritant warning properties of these substances thus
increasing the risk of overexposure.
INGREDIENT DATA
WATER:
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Safety glasses with side shields.
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
NOTE: The material may produce skin sensitisation in predisposed individuals. Care must
be taken, when removing gloves and other protective equipment, to avoid all possible skin
contact.
Suitability and durability of glove type is dependent on usage. Factors such as:
路 frequency and duration of contact,
路 chemical resistance of glove material,
路 glove thickness and
路 dexterity,
are important in the selection of gloves.
#76a-p()
OTHER
路 Overalls.
路 P.V.C. apron.
路 Barrier cream.
路 Skin cleansing cream.
路 Eye wash unit.
RESPIRATOR
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of breathing
zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant. Protection Factors (defined
as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the mask) may also be important.
Breathing Zone Level Maximum Protection Half- face Respirator Full- Face Respirator
ppm (volume) Factor
1000 10 A- AUS P -
1000 50 - A- AUS P
5000 50 Airline * -
5000 100 - A- 2 P
10000 100 - A- 3 P
100+ Airline**
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* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Local exhaust ventilation
may be required in specific circumstances. If risk of overexposure exists, wear approved
respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate
ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas. Air contaminants generated in the
workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture
velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating 0.25- 0.5 m/s (50- 100 f/min)
from tank (in still air).
aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, 0.5- 1 m/s (100- 200 f/min.)
intermittent container filling, low speed
conveyer transfers, welding, spray drift,
plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low
velocity into zone of active generation)
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, 1- 2.5 m/s (200- 500 f/min.)
drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts,
gas discharge (active generation into zone of
rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high 2.5- 10 m/s (500- 2000 f/min.)
speed wheel generated dusts (released at high
initial velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to 1: Disturbing room air currents
capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
value only.
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood- local control only
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2
m/s (200-400 f/min) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters distant from
the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits
within the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Viscous liquid with a slight odour; slightly miscible with water. Miscible with organic
solvents.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Boiling Range (掳C): Not available.
Melting Range (掳C): Not available. Specific Gravity (water=1): Not available.
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not available. Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not available.
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available. Flash Point (掳C): Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not available. Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not available.
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not available. Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not available.
State: Liquid Viscosity: Not Available
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that
ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health
of the individual.
Ingestion of anionic surfactants may produce diarrhoea, bloated stomach, and occasional
vomiting.
EYE
This material may produce eye irritation in some persons and produce eye damage 24 hours
or more after instillation. Moderate inflammation may be expected with redness;
conjunctivitis may occur with prolonged exposure.
Direct eye contact with some anionic surfactants in high concentration can cause severe
damage to the cornea. Low concentrations can cause discomfort, excess blood flow, and
corneal clouding and swelling. Recovery may take several days.
SKIN
This material can cause inflammation of the skin on
contact in some persons.
The material may accentuate any pre-existing dermatitis condition.
Skin contact is not thought to produce harmful health effects (as classified under EC
Directives using animal models). Systemic harm, however, has been identified following
exposure of animals by at least one other route and the material may still produce health
damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions. Good hygiene practice
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requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an
occupational setting.
Anionic surfactants can cause skin redness and pain, as well as a rash. Cracking, scaling
and blistering can occur.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions, may
produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the
material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
INHALED
The material is not thought to produce either adverse health effects or irritation of the
respiratory tract following inhalation (as classified by EC Directives using animal
models). Nevertheless, adverse systemic effects have been produced following exposure of
animals by at least one other route and good hygiene practice requires that exposure be
kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following
repeated or long-term occupational exposure.
There is some evidence that inhaling this product is more likely to cause a sensitisation
reaction in some persons compared to the general population.
There is limited evidence that, skin contact with this product is more likely to cause a
sensitisation reaction in some persons compared to the general population.
Exposure to sulfonates can cause an imbalance in cellular salts and therefore cellular
function. Airborne sulfonates may be responsible for respiratory allergies and, in some
instances, minor dermal allergies.
Repeated skin contact with some sulfonated surfactants has produced sensitisation
dermatitis in predisposed individuals.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 1600 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):25 mg/24 hr Moderate
Oral (rat) LD50: >2000 mg/kg [CESIO]
The material may produce moderate eye irritation leading to inflammation. Repeated or
prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.
WATER:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Octanol/water partition coefficients cannot easily be determined for surfactants because
one part of the molecule is hydrophilic and the other part is hydrophobic. Consequently
they tend to accumulate at the interface and are not extracted into one or other of the
liquid phases. As a result surfactants are expected to transfer slowly, for example, from
water into the flesh of fish. During this process, readily biodegradable surfactants are
expected to be metabolised rapidly during the process of bioaccumulation. This was
emphasised by the OECD Expert Group stating that chemicals are not to be considered to
show bioaccumulation potential if they are readily biodegradable.
Several anionic and nonionic surfactants have been investigated to evaluate their
potential to bioconcentrate in fish. BCF values (BCF - bioconcentration factor) ranging
from 1 to 350 were found. These are absolute maximum values, resulting from the
radiolabelling technique used. In all these studies, substantial oxidative metabolism was
found resulting in the highest radioactivity in the gall bladder. This indicates liver
transformation of the parent compound and biliary excretion of the metabolised compounds,
so that "real" bioconcentration is overstated. After correction it can be expected that
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"real" parent BCF values are one order of magnitude less than those indicated above, i.e.
"real" BCF is <100. Therefore the usual data used for classification by EU directives to
determine whether a substance is "Dangerous to the "Environment" has little bearing on
whether the use of the surfactant is environmentally acceptable.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
路 Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
路 If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not
remain or if the container cannot be used to store the same product, then puncture
containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
路 Where possible retain label warnings and MSDS and observe all notices pertaining to the
product.
Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or
territory. Each user must refer to laws operating in their area. In some areas, certain
wastes must be tracked.
A Hierarchy of Controls seems to be common - the user should investigate:
路 Reduction,
路 Reuse
路 Recycling
路 Disposal (if all else fails)
This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make
it unsuitable for its intended use. If it has been contaminated, it may be possible to
reclaim the product by filtration, distillation or some other means. Shelf life
considerations should also be applied in making decisions of this type. Note that
properties of a material may change in use, and recycling or reuse may not always be
appropriate.
DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these
should be considered first. Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
路 Recycle wherever possible.
路 Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste
management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be
identified.
路 Dispose of by: Burial in a licenced land-fill or incineration in a licenced apparatus
(after admixture with suitable combustible material).
路 Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are
cleaned and destroyed.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM: None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN, IATA,
IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
SODIUM LAURYL ETHER SULFATE
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet (REVIEW)
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATIONS
sodium lauryl ether sulfate (CAS: 9004-82-4) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
MSDS SECTION CHANGES
The following table displays the version number of and date on which each section was last changed.
Section Name Version Date Section Name Version Date Section Name Version Date
Ingredients 5 11- Jun- 2007 Spills (minor) 5 11- Jun- 2007 Physical 5 11- Jun- 2007
Properties
Advice to Doctor 4 11- May- 2007 Handling Procedure 5 11- Jun- 2007 Instability 4 11- May- 2007
Condition
First Aid (eye) 4 11- May- 2007 Storage (storage 5 11- Jun- 2007 Acute Health (eye) 5 11- Jun- 2007
incompatibility)
First Aid 4 11- May- 2007 Storage (storage 5 11- Jun- 2007 Acute Health 4 11- May- 2007
(inhaled) requirement) (inhaled)
First Aid 4 11- May- 2007 Storage (suitable 5 11- Jun- 2007 Acute Health 5 11- Jun- 2007
(swallowed) container) (skin)
Fire Fighter 5 11- Jun- 2007 Engineering 4 11- May- 2007 Acute Health 4 11- May- 2007
(extinguishing Control (swallowed)
media)
Fire Fighter (fire 5 11- Jun- 2007 Exposure Standard 4 11- May- 2007 Chronic Health 5 11- Jun- 2007
fighting)
Fire Fighter (fire 5 11- Jun- 2007 Personal 4 11- May- 2007 Toxicity and 4 11- May- 2007
incompatibility) Protection (eye) Irritation (Other)
Fire Fighter 5 11- Jun- 2007 Personal 4 11- May- 2007 Environmental 4 11- May- 2007
(fire/explosion Protection
hazard) (hands/feet)
Spills (major) 5 11- Jun- 2007 Personal 4 11- May- 2007 Disposal 5 11- Jun- 2007
Protection (other)
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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Issue Date: 11-Jun-2007
Print Date: 10-Jan-2008
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