Dodecyl Sodium Sulfate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classified according to Canada's Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015) and the US Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable solid - Category 2; Combustible dust - Category 1; Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 4; Acute toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4; Skin irritation - Category 2; Serious eye damage - Category 1; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Causes serious eye damage. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid release to the environment. Use explosion-proof equipment.

Product definition

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Dodecyl Sodium Sulfate - Ver. 1 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Date of preparation October 11, 2017 Date of Last Revision:

Response

October 12, 2017 Page 01 of 07 Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid release to the environment. Use explosion-proof equipment. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Fine dust can form an inflammable mixture together with air.