General Information
Version
1.01
Revision date
2014-02-12
Product name
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
Product Synonyms
sodium lauryl sulphate; Sulfuric acid monododecyl ester sodium salt (1 1); Sulfuric acid
Chemical name
sodium dodecyl sulphate
CAS No.
151-21-3
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
800.424.9300, 703.527.3887
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
FLAMMABLE SOLIDS - Category 2 ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable solid. Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and all material-handling equipment. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.
