SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE ICSC: 0502 Sodium dodecyl sulfate Lauryl sodium sulfate Dodecyl sodium sulfate C12H25O4S•Na Molecular mass: 288.4 ICSC #    0502 CAS #     151-21-3 RTECS # WT1050000 Types of Hazard/ Exposure Acute Hazards/ Symptoms Prevention First Aid/ Fire Fighting FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. NO open flames. Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide . Explosion Exposure  •Inhalation Sore throat. Cough. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.  •Skin Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.  •Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. Safety spectacles First rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.  •Ingestion Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention. Spillage Disposal Storage Packaging & Labelling Personal protection: particulate filter adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Signal: Warning Excl mark Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes eye irritation Causes skin irritation May cause respiratory irritation Toxic to aquatic life SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE ICSC: 0502 Important Data Physical State; Appearance: WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical Dangers: Chemical Dangers: The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive gases including carbon monoxide (See ICSC 0023, 0074 and 1202). Reacts with strong oxidants and strong acids . Occupational Exposure Limits: TLV not established. MAK not established. Routes of Exposure: The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion . Inhalation Risk: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of Short-Term Exposure: The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract . Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure: Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Physical Properties Melting point: 204°C Density: 400-600 kg/m3 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 15 (moderate) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.6 Environmental Data The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment. N O T E S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 0502 SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994 IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.