General Information
Revision date
2026-02-13
Product name
Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, Molecular Biology Grade (SDS)
CAS No.
151-21-3
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Promega Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
productstewardship@promega.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H301, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
H301
Toxic if swallowed
H332
Harmful if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame Flammable Solids 1 H228 Flammable solid. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. GHS07 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS06
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
sodium dodecyl sulphate
Hazard statements
Flammable solid. Toxic if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable US (Contd. on page 3) (Contd. of page 2) *