International Chemical Safety Cards

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE ICSC: 0502
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Dodecyl sodium sulfate
Lauryl sodium sulfate
C12H25O4S.Na
Molecular mass: 289.4
CAS # 151-21-3
RTECS # WT1050000
ICSC # 0502
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE

Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Cough. Laboured breathing. Headache. Dry throat. Nasal congestion.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if 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 STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.


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ICSC: 0502 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE ICSC: 0502

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic gases.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:


EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

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.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0502 SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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