- PRODUCT & MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name
Chemical name INCI name
Chemical Formula: Product Code
Chemical class
SLES 70% Liquid
Sodium alkyl ether sulphate Sodium laureth sulphate
CH3(CH2)10CH2(OCH2CH2)2OSO3Na AES 104
Alcohol ethoxy sulphate
- SLES 70% Liquid – 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 | 28 -26 |
Sodium Laureth (n = 2) sulphate | 68585-34-2 | 69-71 |
Alcohols(C12 – C14) ethoxylate | 68439-34-2 | < 4% |
- 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.
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.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SLES 70% Liquid
Ingestion Contact a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
- SLES 70% Liquid – 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
- 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.
- 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.
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SLES 705 Liquid
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 70% Liquid – PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Liquid, mobile gel
Odour Mild fatty
Colour Off white
pH 6.5 – 8.5 @4% 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 1.1g/m3
Pour point 10 oC .Typical.
Percent volatile 26 – 28
- 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
- SLES 70% Liquid – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological data
Product Test results
VESTOL EC 70 Acute Dermal LD50 Rat: >2g/kg
Acute Oral LD50 Rat: >2g/kg
Carcinogenicity Product not carcinogenic
Inhalation N/A
Skin Contact Moderate irritation to skin.
Eye Contact Moderate irritation to the eye
Ingestion May cause nausea. No toxic effect expected
- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological data
Aquatic
Terrestrial
Biodegradability
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SLES 70% Liquid
LC50 Fish: 1 – 10 mg/l
Readily biodegradable
>95%
Bioaccumulative potential Will not bioaccumulation.
Mobility in soil Will not occur.
- SLES 70% Liquid – 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 15. SLES 70% – 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
- OTHER INFORMATION
Reason for Alteration:
Rev 03 General review and update as per SANS 10234:2008 Edition1.1 |
Rev 04 General review |
Rev 05 General review. Rectified pour point under section 9. |
Rev 06 Reviewed Sodium Laureth sulphate percentatge |
Disclaimer
The information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product’s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage’s consequent of handling the above product.