General Information
Version
8.2
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt
CAS No.
137-16-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H330
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation
