SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE 0502
August 1997
CAS No: 151-21-3 Dodecyl sodium sulfate
RTECS No: WT1050000 Lauryl sodium sulfate
C12H25O4S.Na
Molecular mass: 289.4
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Cough. Laboured breathing. Headache. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if
Dry throat. Nasal congestion. protection. indicated. Refer for medical attention.
Skin Redness. Pain. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse
skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer
for medical attention.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Corneal damage. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several
minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate,
moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical
enter the environment.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
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Chemical Safety
0502 SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol,
through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases. Effects of short-term exposure
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.
Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point: 204-207/C Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 10
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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