SECTION 1

Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers

Product name : Sodium lauryl ether sulfate
Other Names : Sodium Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulfate, Sodium laureth sulphate, Sodium
Polyoxyethylene, Fatty Alcohol Sulfate
CAS-No. : 68585-34-2

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Shampoo, soap, foam compositions, detergent raw materials.

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety datasheet

Company Address : Prakash Chemicals International Pvt Ltd.
"Prakash House", 39/40-
Krishna Estate, Opp BIDC,
Gorwa, Vadodara, India.

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone # : +91 265 3926000

SECTION 2
Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard Class & Category Code(s) Hazard Statement Code(s) Hazard Statement Phrase(s)
Skin corrosion Category 1C H315 Causes skin irritation

Eye damage Category 1 H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 H402 Toxic to aquatic life

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labeling according to CLP/GHS

Pictogram Signal Word Code(s) Hazard Statement Code(s) Suppl. Hazard Statement
Code(s)

GHS07 H302

Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statement(s)
P264 : Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P273 : Avoid release to the environment.
P280 : Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response Precautionary Statement(s)

P264 : Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty water.
P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 + P364 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention

Storage precautionary statements

No special requirement.

Disposal precautionary statements

P501 : Dispose of contents/container according to relevant local and national
regulations.

2.3 Physical and Chemical hazards

It is white or light yellow gelatinous paste without peculiar smell.The product is not flammable, no
special danger.

2.4 Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
2.5 Environment hazards
Harmful to aquatic life.

2.6 Other hazards

No information available.

SECTION 3
Composition/information on ingredients

Component Name CAS Number %(w/w)

Sodium lauryl ether sulfate 68585-34-2 70 % min

Water 7732-18-5 29% max

Others - 1%

SECTION 4
First aid measures
Eye contact: 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.
Skin contact: In case of contact with melts, immediately flush with cold water. If irritation
persists, get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and
wash it before reuse.
Inhalation: If discomfort occurs after inhaling vapours from processing or thermal
decomposition, remove to a place where air is fresh.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting without professional instruction. Get
medical attention if discomfort.
Acute and delayed effect: Acute effect: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Delayed effect: Not found.
Personal protective Recommend wearing protective gloves (e.g. rubber gloves).
Equipment: Wear safety goggles when exposure limits are exceeded or liquid may splash.
Further medical: No special requirements
SECTION 5
Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
In case of a fire, use dry chemical for small fire; water fog, foam or CO2 for large fire. Do NOT use water jet
which may make molten material splash. Seek advice from local fire-fighting authority.

5.2 Special hazards arising from chemical

The product is not flammable. No special danger is found. It may release smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, hydrogen sulphide and other hazardous gas from burning.

5.3 Special fire fighting Method

Remove all ignition sources when this can be done without any risk.
Extinguish fire from upwind, and the fire extinguishing method should be appropriate to the situation in
the surroundings. Cool surrounding facilities, etc. with water spray. Remove containers from fire area if it
can be done without risk.

5.4 Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective gear.

SECTION 6
Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective gloves, clothing, safety glasses and mask. Workers should be well trained before handling.
The leakage may cause slipping hazard, so recommend wearing antiskid shoes.

6.2 Emergency procedures

Due to the nature of this product, there is no special requirement.

6.3 Environmental precautions

Keep collected waste out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water. Comply with local and
national laws and regulations.

6.4 Measures for cleaning/ Collection

Small Spill
Mop up or absorb with an inert dry material (e.g. sand) and place in an appropriately
labeled waste disposal container.
 Large Spill
Isolate contaminated area and set up a warning board. The persons handling emergency are
recommended wearing protective gloves, clothing, safety glasses and antiskid shoes. Make sure all the
present persons safe. Avoid slipping. Containers should be clearly marked for recycling or disposed as
waste

6.5 Precautions for secondary hazards

Keep collected waste out of municipal sewers and open bodies of water.

SECTION 7
Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear gloves, safety
glasses/mask/antiskid shoes.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms: Store it in a well-ventilated, cool and dry store room.
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Storage temperature should not exceed 50 C.

7.3 Incompatible materials

No special requirement.

7.4 Packaging material

Plastic Additional Information: The storeroom should be equipped with proper facilities for accidental
leakage and fire.

SECTION 8
Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Occupational Exposure Limits

Monitoring Method: The hazardous substances should be monitored per GBZ 159 “Sampling code for
monitoring of hazardous substances in workplace air ". The well-accepted monitoring methods of other
countries are also can be adopted.
Biological limit: No data available
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Install washer eyes and safety showers near to
the handling and storage area.
8.2 Personal Protective Equipment (for workers)
Individual protection measures:

Respiratory protection: Use vapor respirator

Eye protection: Use goggles.
Wash eyes before breaks and at the end of work.
Protective gloves: Protective gloves
Skin protection: Protective work clothing

SECTION 9
Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance White or light yellow

Physical state Gelatinous paste
Odor No peculiar smell
Odor threshold N/A
pH 6.5~9.5
Melting point/freezing point No data available
Initial boiling and boiling range

＞100℃
Flash point ＞100°C
Evaporation rate N/A
Flammability This product is not classified as flammable
liquid.
Upper/lower flammability N/A
Vapor pressure N/A
Solubility Soluble in water and ethanol
Vapor density N/A
Relative density N/A
Partition coefficient: n-octanol /water N/A
Auto-ignition temperature N/A
Decomposition temperature N/A
Viscosity N/A
Molecular weight N/A
SECTION 10
Stability and reactivity

10.1 Chemical stability & Possibility of hazardous reactions

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. The product is not flammable. No special danger is
found.

10.2 Conditions to avoid

High temperature

10.3 Incompatible materials

No special requirement

10.4 Hazardous decomposition products

It may release smoke, carbon monoxide, Sulfur dioxide and other hazardous gas from burning.
In the event of fire: see section 5.

SECTION 11
Toxicological information

11.1 Product Toxicity Data

Ingredient (s)/Product CAS# LD50/LC50 (median lethal dose)

Classification of the whole -- Acute toxicity (Oral) LD50: 1,700mg/kg-5,000
product mg/kg (rat)
Data source: Data from the manufacturer:
Brown, Muir (1970), Tusing (1962), Walker
(1967), Continental Oil company, P&G, Stepan
company.
Classification of the whole product Not classified

Skin corrosion/irritation
This product is classified as Category 2. This product contains Sodium lauryl ether sulfate (CAS: 68585-34-
2) which is classified as Category 2 (Data source: CCID). Considering the total percentage of this
ingredient exceeds the classification criteria, the whole product is classified as Category 2.
 Serious eye damage/eye irritation
This product is classified as Category 2A. This product contains Sodium lauryl ether sulfate (CAS: 68585-
34-2) which is classified as Category 2A (Data source: CCID). Considering the total percentage of this
ingredient exceeds the classification criteria, the whole product is classified as Category 2A.
Respiratory /Skin sensitizer
No classification for this product
Germ cell mutagenicity
No classification for this product
Carcinogenicity
No classification for this product.
Reproductive Toxicity
No classification for this product.
STOT SE/RE
No classification for this product.
Aspiration hazard
No classification for this product.
Effects on or via lactation
No classification for this product.
Toxic kinetics, metabolism and distribution of information:
No relevant information.
Other health hazards
No relevant information

SECTION 12
Ecological information

12.1 Eco Toxicity

Sodium lauryl ether sulfate (CAS: 68585-34-2): 48h-EC50: 3.43mg/L Crustaceans
Data source: CCID
Whole product: LC50:1-450mg/L Fish
Data source: Data from the manufacturer: Brown, Muir (1970), Tusing (1962), Walker (1967), Continental
Oil company, P&G, Stepan company.
Classification of the whole product: Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard-3h

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Whole product: biodegradability:＞95%
Data source: Data from the manufacturer
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

As it is in liquid status, it can move in soil

SECTION 13
Disposal considerations

13.1 Disposal methods

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with Waste Control Regulation.

13.2 Contaminated packaging

Do not throw away the used containers and wash thoroughly before recycling. The waste water should
be treated as to be not hazardous.

13.3 Cautions for disposal

Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Do not throw it into any open bodies of water.

SECTION 14
Transportation information

14.1 Proper Shipping Name

Not regulated

14.2 Hazard Class

Not classified

14.3 UN Code
Not regulated

14.4 Packaging group

Not classified

14.5 Packaging Group Symbol

Not classified
 14.6 Marine pollutants (Yes/ No)
No data available

14.7 EMS No
Not regulated

Note:
Check whether the package is completed or sealed before transporting; make sure there are no damage
and no falling down of packages during transporting; the transport vehicle should be equipped with fire-
fighting equipments and emergency facilities for handling with release; do NOT transport this product
together with incompatible substances

SECTION 15
Regulatory information

15.1 Laws and Regulations of China

General rule for classification and hazard communication of chemicals (GB 13690-2009):
Physical hazards: Not classified.
Health hazards: Skin corrosion/irritation-2, Serious eye damage/eye irritation-2A. Environmental hazards:
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard-3

The Principle of Classification of Transport Packaging Groups of Dangerous Goods (GB/T 15098-
2008):
Not applicable

Dangerous Chemicals List (GB 12268-2012)

Not listed.

Dangerous chemicals directory (2015)

Not applicable

Production Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

As for safe production and management, emergency handling and legal liability, comply with relevant
provisions of this law.

Occupation Disease Prevention Law the People's Republic of China

As for precautions, prevention, management and occupational disease diagnosis, comply with relevant
provisions of this law.

The Environment Protection Law of the People's Republic of China

As for the prevention of environment pollution and environment protection, comply with relevant
provisions of this law
15.2 International Laws and Regulations

TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act)

Sodium lauryl ether sulfate (CAS: 68585-34-2) is listed in the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act Chemicals
Substance Inventory List (EC) 1272/2008 Annex VI Table 3.1:

Ingredient(s) EC No. 1272/2008 Classification

CLASS. CODE HAZARD CODE
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

15.3 Carcinogenicity categories

Not listed by EPA, NTP, ACGIH and IARC

15.4 Clear Water Act

None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.