Product Name

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate/BP Powder

Supplier
Just a Soap

South East Lodge

Rede Road

Whepstead

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP29 4ST

 
Tel: 01284 735043

Composition/Ingredients Information

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate >90%

CAS: 68955-19-1

EINECS: 271-557-7

[Xi] R38; [Xi] R41

Hazard Identification

Irritating to skin.  Risk of serious damage to eyes.

First Aid Measures (symptoms)

Inhalation

There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.  Nausea and stomach pain may occur.  There may be vomiting.

 

Eye exposure       

There may be pain and redness.  The vision may become blurred.  The eyes may water profusely.  There may be severe pain.  May cause permanent damage.

 

Skin exposure         

There may be redness or whiteness of the skin in the area of exposure.  Irritation or pain may occur at the site of contact.

 

Ingestion             

There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.  There may be shortness of breath with a burning sensation.

First Aid Measures (action)

Skin contact

 remove all contaminated clothing and footwear immediately unless stuck to the skin.  Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin.  Transfer to hospital if there are burns or symptoms of poisoning.

 

Eye contact

Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes.  Transfer to hospital for specialist examination.

 

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting.  If conscious, give 1 pint of water to drink immediately.  If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position.  Consult a doctor.

 

Inhalation

Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one’s own safety whilst doing so.  If conscious, ensure the casualty sits or les down.  Consult a doctor.

 

Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media

Water spray, carbon dioxide, alcohol or polymer foam, dry chemical powder.

 

Exposure hazards

In combustion emits toxic fumes.

 

Protection of firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.  Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions:         

Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel.  Do not create dust.  Eliminate all sources of ignition.

 

Environmental precautions    

Do not discharge into drains or rivers.  Contain the spillage using bunding.

 

Clean-up procedures

Mix with sand or vermiculite.  Transfer to a suitable container.  Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water.

Handling and Storage

Handling requirements

Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

 

Storage conditions:             

Store in cool, well ventilated area.  Keep container tightly closed.

 

Suitable packaging

Must only be kept in original packaging.

Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Respiratory protection:       

Self contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency. n of working area.

 

Hand protection:                  

Protective gloves.

 

Eye protection:                    

Use safety goggles.

 

Skin protection.

Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck.

Physical and Chemical Properties

State                 powder

Colour               white

Odour                faint fatty

Solubility in water:  soluble

pH : 9.5-10.5(10%)

Stability/Reactivity

Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

 

Materials to avoid

Strong acids.  Strong oxidising agents.

 

Haz decomp products

In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Toxicological Information

Acute toxicity

Surfac SLS/BP Powder

ORL RAT LD50>2000mg/kg

Ecological Information

Mobility

Soluble in water

 

Persistence and degradability

biodegradable

Disposal Considerations

Disposal operations

D10 incineration on land.

 

Disposal of packaging

Dispose of as normal industrial waste.

Transport Information

Road (ADR/RID):                 n/a

Air (IATA):                             n/a

Sea (IMDG):                          n/a

Regulatory Information

Classification Packaging / Labelling (Directive 1999/45/EC)

 

Hazard symbol         

X, irritant

 

 

Risk phrases          

R38, Irritating to the skin.

R41, risk of serious damage to eyes.

 

Safety phrases        

S26, in case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

S39, wear eye/face protection.

Other Information

 

The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use.