SLES 70% Liquid

1. PRODUCT & MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
   

Trade Name

Chemical name INCI name

Chemical Formula: Product Code

Chemical class

SLES 70% Liquid

Sodium alkyl ether sulphate Sodium laureth sulphate

CH3(CH2)10CH2(OCH2CH2)2OSO3Na AES 104

Alcohol ethoxy sulphate

1. SLES 70% Liquid ��� HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency overview Moderately irritating to the eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract.

Potential Health Effect

Eyes Moderately irritating to the eyes.

Skin Moderately irritating to skin.

Inhalation May be irritating to respiratory system.

Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

1. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Name	CAS#	Percent
Water	7732-18-5	28 -26
Sodium Laureth (n = 2) sulphate	68585-34-2	69-71
Alcohols(C12 ��� C14) ethoxylate	68439-34-2	< 4%

1. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove patient to fresh air. If symptoms persist, get medical attention. If affected person is not breathing, apply artificial respiration. If breathing is

difficult, give oxygen and get medical attention immediately.

Skin Contact Flush with large amounts of water. If irritation develops or persists, immediately take of contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing

separately before reuse.

Eye Contact Flush with plenty of water or for 10-15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.

SAFETY DATA SHEET

SLES 70% Liquid

Ingestion Contact a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting.

1. SLES 70% Liquid ��� FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Use water to cool fire-exposed containers and to protect personnel.

Hazardous combustion products Material is not flammable but if involved in a fire could give off toxic fumes such as sulphur dioxide. Use self contained breathing apparatus.

Use any suitable fire fighting medium.

Protective equipment and precautions Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. for firefighters

1. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Isolate area. Ventilate closed space before entering. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.

Environmental precautions Prevent any further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Method for containment Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined space.

Methods for cleaning up Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up.

Small Spills: Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite, sand or earth

to soak up product and place into a container for later disposal.

Large Spills: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.

1. HANDLING and STORAGE

Handling Avoid skin and eye contact. Wash thoroughly after handling. Storage Avoid mild steel storage. Avoid extremes of temperature (above 45oC). Keep container in a well-ventilated place.

1. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL

PROTECTION Exposure limits

Engineering controls Use general ventilation. Local exhaust is suggested for use where possible in enclosed or confined space.

Personal protective equipment

General Eye wash fountain and emergency showers are recommended. Eye/face protection Wear chemical goggles or face shield.

Skin protection Wear suitable protective clothing. Wear impervious gloves.

SAFETY DATA SHEET

SLES 705 Liquid

Respiratory protection Handle product in closed vessels. If ventilation is insufficient to effectively prevent buildup of aerosols or vapors, appropriate respiratory

protection must be provided.

1. SLES 70% Liquid ��� PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Liquid, mobile gel

Odour Mild fatty

Colour Off white

pH 6.5 ��� 8.5 @4% Aqueous

Freezing point -2oC

Boiling point >100oC

Flash point > 94oC

Evaporation rate Estimated slower than ethyl ether

Flammability N/A

Vapour pressure Unknown

Vapour density Estimated lighter than air

Relative density 1.1g/m3

Pour point 10 oC .Typical.

Percent volatile 26 ��� 28

1. STABILITY and REACTIVITY

Chemical stability Stable at normal conditions

Possibility of hazardous reactions Will not occur

Conditions to avoid Extremes of temperature

Incompatible materials Strong oxidants and strong acids.

Hazardous decomposition products Oxides of sulphur, sulphuric acid and carbon dioxide

1. SLES 70% Liquid ��� TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicological data

Product Test results

VESTOL EC 70 Acute Dermal LD50 Rat: >2g/kg

Acute Oral LD50 Rat: >2g/kg

Carcinogenicity Product not carcinogenic

Inhalation N/A

Skin Contact Moderate irritation to skin.

Eye Contact Moderate irritation to the eye

Ingestion May cause nausea. No toxic effect expected

1. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicological data

Aquatic

Terrestrial

Biodegradability

SAFETY DATA SHEET

SLES 70% Liquid

LC50 Fish: 1 ��� 10 mg/l

Readily biodegradable

>95%

Bioaccumulative potential Will not bioaccumulation.

Mobility in soil Will not occur.

1. SLES 70% Liquid ��� DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Follow local regulations in force. Containers used for packaging of this material should be returned to the supplier or a reputable drum re-conditioning company for cleaning before re-use or disposed off as hazardous waste. Packaging should under no circumstances be used for the storage of water for human consumption.

1. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN No N/A

UN Proper shipping name Alcohol ethoxy sulphate

Transport Hazard class 9

Packaging group 3

Marine pollutant No

Special precautions for transport Packaging in accordance with SANS 10232/SANS 10232-1/SANS 10232-3 15. SLES 70% ��� REGULATORY INFORMATION

Labeling accordance with SANS 10234 latest revision.

Physical Hazards None

Health Hazards H303 May be harmful if swallowed

H315 Causes mild skin irritation

H320 Causes eye irritation

Environment Hazards H403 Harmful to aquatic life

OHS Act, 1993(Act No. 85 of 1993). Hazardous Substance Regulation of 1995

1. OTHER INFORMATION

Reason for Alteration:

Rev 03 General review and update as per SANS 10234:2008 Edition1.1

Rev 04 General review

Rev 05 General review. Rectified pour point under section 9.

Rev 06 Reviewed Sodium Laureth sulphate percentatge

DisclaimerThe information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product���s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage���s consequent of handling the above product.

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