Material Safety Data Sheet Colonial SLES-1 Page 1 of 3 Emergency Telephone # 423/837-8800 Chemtrec 800/424-9300
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SECTION I – PRODUCT INFORMATION Colonial SLES-1 File: SLES-1 Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protective Equipment: B 423/837-8800
THE CHEMTREC NUMBER IS TO BE CALLED ONLY IN THE EVENT OF CHEMICAL EMERGENCIES INVOLVING A SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT INVOLVING CHEMICALS. SECTION II – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Ingredients OSHA PEL / ACGIH TLV CAS# PERCENT Not hazardous as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA Boiling Point: 212° F Specific Gravity (water = 1): 1.0 Vapor Pressure: Same as water Vapor Density (air=1): Same as water % Volatile by Weight: 74.5 pH: 7.25 Appearance and odor: Clear yellow liquid with little or no odor. SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA Flash Point (°F): None Fire-Fighting Instructions: Water for dried material. Use protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Decomposition Products: Dried material may produce CO, CO2, H2O, NxO, and other products SECTION V – REACTIVITY DATA Stability: Stable Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Hazardous Decomposition Products: None Conditions To Avoid: None known
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SECTION VI – HEALTH HAZARD DATA PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes, skin, inhalation and ingestion POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Eyes – May cause slight irritation Skin – May cause slight irritation Ingestion – May cause slight irritation to mouth, throat, and digestive system Inhalation – May cause slight irritation to throat, nose, and lungs
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Eyes - Flush with water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Get medical attention. Skin - Wash contacted areas with soap and water thoroughly to remove all residues. If irritation develops, consult a physician immediately. Launder clothing before reuse and discard shoes if they can not be decontaminated. Inhalation - Get person out of contaminated area to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Consult a physician. Ingestion - Consult a physician. To conscious person, give two glasses of water. Induce vomiting. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known CHRONIC: None known CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed as a carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, OR OSHA SECTION VII – SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Eye Protection: Face shield and goggles or chemical goggles Protective Gloves: Impervious Respiratory Protection: Respiration protection is not required under normal use. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator where mists, sprays or dust may be generated. Other Protective Clothing / Equipment: Protective clothing to minimize skin contact. Chemically resistant safety shoes. Wash contaminated clothing with soap and water and dry before reuse. Showers and eyewash facilities should be accessible. SECTION VIII – SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Precautions to be taken in handling: Use good hygienic practices. Wash hands before eating, using washroom or smoking. Precautions to be taken in storage: Avoid excessive heat. Store above 40° F. Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Dike spill and scavenge material using sand, sawdust or vermiculite. Spill should be scooped up and transferred to salvage drum. Wash area thoroughly with water.
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SECTION IX – REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA: Listed with TSCA Sara Title III, Section 311 & 312: Health and Physical Hazard - Immediate SECTION X – WASTE DISPOSAL Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. SECTION XI – TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Proper Shipping Name: Liquid soap, N.O.S. DOT Hazard Class: Not regulated SECTION XII – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information available. SECTION XIII – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information available.
HEALTH FLAMMABILITY REACTIVITY PERSONAL PROTECTION
1 1 0 B
REVISED 7-24-2006/J.STAFFORD
The above data is for information purposes only and is accurate to the best of Colonial Chemical, Inc.’s knowledge. No guarantees or liabilities are expressed or implied.