DODECYL BENZENESULFONIC ACID 1470
October 2002
Benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl
CAS No: 27176-87-0
Laurylbenzenesulfonic acid
RTECS No: DB6600000
C18H30O3S / C12H25C6H4.SO3H
UN No: 2586
Molecular mass: 326.5
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. In case of fire in the surroundings:
FIRE
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. use appropriate extinguishing
media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A
DOCTOR!
Burning sensation. Cough. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
Laboured breathing. Shortness of breathing protection. attention.
breath. Sore throat.
Redness. Pain. Skin burns. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Blisters. clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain. Severe deep Face shield, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
burns. Loss of vision. combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Burning Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
Ingestion
sensation. Shock or collapse. work. vomiting. Give plenty of water to
drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable UN Hazard Class: 8 Do not transport with food and
non-metal containers as far as possible. Cautiously UN Pack Group: III feedstuffs.
neutralize remainder with lime or sodium
bicarbonate. Do NOT let this chemical enter the
environment. Chemical protection suit including
self-contained breathing apparatus.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80S2586 Separated from bases and oxidants.
Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International
IPCS Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
International 漏 IPCS 2002
Programme on
Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
1470 DODECYL BENZENESULFONIC ACID
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
YELLOW TO BROWN LIQUID The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its vapour and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating above 205掳C producing
toxic fumes including sulfur oxides and hydrogen sulfide. Reacts No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
with bases and oxidants to produce sulfur oxides, causing toxic concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
hazard. Attacks metals. substance at 20掳C.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV not established. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the
respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point (decomposes): >204.5掳C Solubility in water: very good
Melting point: 10掳C Flash point: 148.9掳C o.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 1
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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