Product Name

Sodium Lauryl Sulphoacetate

Supplier

Just A Soap
SE Lodge
Rede Road
Whepstead
IP29 4ST
Tel/Fax: 01284 735031/735035

Composition/Ingredients Information

Alkylsulphoacetate 50-100% Xi, R37/38-41

Fatty alchohol 1.26-2.50% Xi, R36/38

Sulphoacetate 2.50-10% C, R34-36/37

Hazard Identification

Xi irritant

R37/38 irritating to respiratory system and skin.

R41 risk of serious damage to eyes

First Aid Measures (Symptoms)

After inhalation:

Supply fresh air, consult doctor in case of complaint.

After skin contact::

Immediately rinse with water.

After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.  If symptoms persist consult a doctor.

After swallowing:

Call for a doctor immediately.

Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing agents:

Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents:

Water with full jet.

Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:

Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.

In case of fire, the following can be released:

Sulphur dioxide (SO2)

Hydrogen chloride (HC1)

Protective equipment:

Wear self contained respiratory protective device.

Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions: wear protective equipment.  Keep unprotected people away.  Avoid formation of dust.

Environmental precautions: do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

Clean up procedure: allow to solidify.  Pick up mechanically.

Handling and Storage

Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.  Avoid the formation or spread of dust in the air.  Store in cool, well ventilated area.  Do not store adjacent to acids.

Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Respiratory protection: respiratory protective device with particle filter.

Storage: no special requirements.

Hand protection: protective gloves.

Eye protection: safety goggles.

Skin protection: protective overalls.

Physical and Chemical Properties

State: powder.

Colour: white.

Odour: irritant.

Solubility in water: partly miscible in water.

Flash point: >140 ºC.

Self igniting: this product is not self igniting.

ph value at 25ºC 5-7.5 (50g of water)

Stability/Reactivity

Thermal decomposition/conditions to be avoided:

To avoid thermal decomposition do not overheat.

Materials to be avoided:

Reacts with acids, alkalis and oxidizing agents. Corrosive action on metals.

Dangerous products of composition: no dangerous decomposition products known.

Toxicological Information

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.

Ecological Information

This product is biodegradable.  Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

Disposal Considerations

According to national/regional guidelines.

Transport Information

Not hazardous according to transport regulations.

Regulatory Information

Xi irritant.

R37/38

Irritating to respiratory system and skin.

R41

Risk of serious damage to eyes.

S26

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

S28a

After contact with skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

S37/39

Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

S38

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Other Information

This information relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid for such product used in combination with any other materials or processes.  Such information is, to the best of Just A Soap’s knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated.  However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness.  It is the user's responsibility to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of such information for their own particular use.