1.PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION
1.1Product Identifier
Product Form: Liquid
Product name: SLES 25% Liquid
CAS No: 7732-18-5, 68585-34-2, 68439-34-2
Synonyms: Vestol ES 25
1.2Intended Use of the Product
1.3Company Information
RLS Chemicals
Information (Product safety)
1.4 Emergency Telephone Number
+27 64 064 2645
- SLES 25% – HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency overview moderately irritating to the eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
Potential Health Effect
Eyes Moderately irritating to the eyes.
Skin Moderately irritating to skin.
Inhalation May be irritating to respiratory system.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
- COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name | CAS# | Percent |
Water | 7732-18-5 | 72 -74 % |
Sodium Laureth (n=>2) sulphate | 68585-34-2 | 24-26% |
Alcohols(C12-C14) ethoxylate | 68439-34-2 | 2% |
- FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation Remove patient to fresh air. If symptoms persist, get medical attention. If affected person is not breathing, apply artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and get medical
attention immediately.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SLES 25% Liquid
Skin Contact Flush with large amounts of water. If irritation develops or persists, immediately take of contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated
clothing separately before reuse.
Eye Contact Flush with plenty of water or for 10-15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Contact a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Use water to cool fire exposed containers and to protect personnel.
Hazardous combustion products Material is not flammable but if involved in a fire could give off toxic fumes such as sulphur dioxide. Use self contained breathing
apparatus.
Use any suitable fire fighting medium.
Protective equipment and precautions Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. for firefighters
- SLES 25% – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions Isolate area. Ventilate closed space before entering. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Stay upwind and keep out of low
areas.
Environmental precautions Prevent any further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Method for containment Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined space.
Methods for cleaning up Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean up.
Small Spills: Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite, sand
or earth to soak up product and place into a container for later
disposal.
Large Spills: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.
- HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling Avoid skin and eye contact. Wash thoroughly after handling. Storage Avoid mild steel storage. Avoid extremes of temperature (above 45oC). Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SLES 25% Liquid
- EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limits
Engineering controls Use general ventilation. Local exhaust is suggested for use where possible in enclosed or confined space.
Personal protective equipment
General Eye wash fountain and emergency showers are recommended. Eye/face protection Wear chemical goggles or face shield.
Skin protection Wear suitable protective clothing. Wear impervious gloves. Respiratory protection Handle product in closed vessels. If ventilation is insufficient to effectively prevent buildup of aerosols or vapors, appropriate
respiratory protection must be provided.
- SLES 25% – PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Liquid
Odour Mild fatty
Colour Water white
pH 6.50 – 7.50 @10% Aqueous
Freezing point -2oC
Boiling point >100oC
Flash point > 94oC
Evaporation rate Estimated slower than ethyl ether
Flammability N/A
Vapour pressure Unknown
Vapour density Estimated lighter than air
Relative density 1.07g/m3
Pour point 1oC
Viscosity ±400 cps @ 25oC
Percent volatile 72 – 74
- STABILITY and REACTIVITY
Chemical stability Stable at normal conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions Will not occur
Conditions to avoid Extremes of temperature
Incompatible materials Strong oxidants and strong acids.
Hazardous decomposition products Oxides of sulphur, sulphuric acid and carbon dioxide 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data
Product Test results
VESTOL ES 25 Acute Dermal LD50 Rat: >2g/kg
Acute Oral LD50 Rat: >2g/kg
Carcinogenicity Product not carcinogenic
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SLES 25%
Inhalation N/A
Skin Contact Moderate irritation to skin.
Eye Contact Moderate irritation to the eye
Ingestion May cause nausea. No toxic effect expected 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological data
Aquatic LC50 Fish: 1 – 10 mg/l
Terrestrial Readily biodegradable
Biodegradability > 95%
Bioaccumulative potential Will not bioaccumulate.
Mobility in soil Will not occur.
- SLES 25% – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Follow local regulations in force. Containers used for packaging of this material should be returned to the supplier or a reputable drum re-conditioning company for cleaning before re-use or disposed off as hazardous waste. Packaging should under no circumstances be used for the storage of water for human consumption.
- TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No N/A
UN Proper shipping name Alcohol ethoxy sulphate
Transport Hazard class 9
Packaging group 3
Marine pollutant No
Special precautions for transport Packaging in accordance with SANS 10232 /SANS 10232-1: /SANS 10232-3
- SLES 25% – REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labeling accordance with SANS 10234 latest revision
Physical Hazards None
Health Hazards H303 May be harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes mild skin irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
Environment Hazards H403 Harmful to aquatic life
OHS Act, 1993(Act No. 85 of 1993). Hazardous Substance Regulation of 1995
- SLES 25% – OTHER INFORMATION
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SLES 25% Liquid
Reason for Alteration:
Rev No.: 04 Change viscosity from ±500 cps to ±400 cps. General review and update as per SANS 10234 Edition1.1
.The SDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental hazards, at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the workplace. RLS cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the product may be handled, used and received in the workplace, it remains the obligation of each user, receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this SDS in the context within which the product will be received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or receiver must ensure that the necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This does not substitute the need or requirement for any relevant risk assessments to be conducted. It further remains the responsibility of the receiver, handler or user to communicate such information to all relevant parties that may be involved in the receipt, use or handling of the product. Although all reasonable efforts were exercised in the compilation of this SDS, RLS does not expressly warrant the accuracy or assume any liability for the incompleteness of the information contained herein or any advice given. The product is sold and risk passes in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale.


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properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage’s consequent of handling the above product.