ICSC 1470 - DODECYL BENZENESULFONIC ACID

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DODECYL BENZENESULFONIC ACID	ICSC: 1470 (August 2002)
Benzenesulfonic acid, dodecyl Laurylbenzenesulfonic acid

CAS #: 27176-87-0

UN #: 2586

EC Number: 248-289-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain. Skin burns. Blisters.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe burns. Loss of vision.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable non-metallic containers. Cautiously neutralize remainder with sodium bicarbonate.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from bases and oxidants.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

DODECYL BENZENESULFONIC ACID

ICSC: 1470

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW-TO-BROWN LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes above 205°C . This produces toxic fumes including sulfur oxides and hydrogen sulfide. Reacts with bases and oxidants. This produces sulfur oxides. This generates toxic hazard. Attacks metals.	Formula: C₁₈H₃₀O₃S / C₁₂H₂₅C₆H₄.SO₃H Molecular mass: 326.5 Decomposes at >204.5°C Melting point: 10°C Relative density (water = 1): 1 Solubility in water: very good Flash point: 148.9°C o.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW-TO-BROWN LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes above 205°C . This produces toxic fumes including sulfur oxides and hydrogen sulfide. Reacts with bases and oxidants. This produces sulfur oxides. This generates toxic hazard. Attacks metals.

Formula: C₁₈H₃₀O₃S / C₁₂H₂₅C₆H₄.SO₃H
Molecular mass: 326.5
Decomposes at >204.5°C
Melting point: 10°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1
Solubility in water: very good
Flash point: 148.9°C o.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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