Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate Powder (SLSa)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection/face protection. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

Response

If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store away from incompatible materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) None known.

Additional information

Product may form explosive dust/air mixtures if high concentration of product dust is suspended in air.