SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Classification
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Label elements
Signal word
Hazard statements
Warning
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Symbols/Pictograms
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after
handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Precautionary Statements - Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Precautionary Statements - Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Store locked up
Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal
plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) N/A
Other Information
Unknown acute toxicity 100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.
NFPA
Health hazards
2
Flammability
0
Stability
0
Physical and chemical
-
properties
HMIS
Health hazards
2
Flammability
0
Physical hazards
0
Personal protection
-
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS No 142-31-4
Molecular Weight 232.27
Formula CH3(CH2)7OSO3Na
Chemical Name CAS No Weight % Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Sodium octyl sulfate 142-31-4 >98 - - -
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid Measures
General advice Consult a physician if necessary. Remove to fresh air.
Eye contact Wash with plenty of water.
Skin Contact Wash skin with soap and water.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air If breathing is difficult, give oxygen If not breathing, give artificial
respiration
Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Clean mouth with water.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms No data available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media None.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Specific hazards arising from the
chemical
No data available.
Hazardous combustion products Hydrogen sulfide. Carbon oxides.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No data available.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No data available.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
Protective equipment and precautions
for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up Use personal protective equipment as required. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp
to minimize spreading and keep powder dry. Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate
containers for disposal. Avoid creating dust. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store at room
temperature.
Incompatible materials None known based on information supplied.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational
exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Controls Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Skin and Body Protection Wear protective gloves and protective clothing.
Respiratory protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved
respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be
required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be
provided in accordance with current local regulations.
General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Solid
Appearance powder
Odor No data available
Property
pH
Melting point/freezing point
Boiling point
Flash point
Density
Evaporation rate
Upper flammability limits
Lower flammability limit
Vapor pressure
Vapor density
Specific gravity
Water solubility
Solubility in other solvents
Partition coefficient
Autoignition temperature
Decomposition temperature
Kinematic viscosity
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
Values
No data available
195 °C
No data available
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity N/A
Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
Hazardous polymerization No data available.
Conditions to avoid Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen sulfide. Carbon oxides.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation No data available.
Eye contact No data available.
Skin Contact No data available.
Ingestion No data available.
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms No data available.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Chronic Toxicity No data available.
Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information
Unknown acute toxicity 100% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
100% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment.
Persistence and degradability No data available.
Bioaccumulation No data available.
Mobility No data available.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal of wastes Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and
regulations.
Contaminated packaging Do not reuse container.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Not regulated
IMDG Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
All of the components in the product are on the following Inventory lists
TSCA (United States): Canada (DSL/NDSL) Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP) Australia (AICS) South Korea (KECL): China (IECSC)
ENCS (Japan): Philippines (PICCS)
Chemical Name TSCA DSL NDSL EINECS ELINCS ENCS IECSC KECL PICCS AICS
Sodium octyl sulfate X X - X - X X X X X
X - Listed
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
US Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute health hazard No
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire hazard No
Sudden release of pressure hazard No
Reactive hazard No
CWA (Clean Water Act)
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42).
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
This product does not contain any substances regulated by state right-to-know regulations