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US MSDS For (SLS) Sodium Lauryl Sulphate
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US MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
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Date: 07/14/95
Cust #: 1-079-74400
Product #: l5750 . Name: Lauryl Sulfate Sodium
(Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or
appropriate foam.
Special fire fighting procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
Unusual fire and explosions hazards: Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 6.
Accidental Release Measures
o Evacuate area.
o Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus, rubber boots
and heavy rubber gloves.
o Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for
waste disposal.
o Avoid raising dust.
o Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup
is complete.
Section 7.
Handling And Storage
Refer To Section 8.
Section 8. Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection
o Wear appropriate Niosh/Msha-approved
respirator,
chemical-resistant gloves,
o Safety goggles, other protective
clothing.
o Use only in a chemical fume hood.
o Safety shower and eye bath.
o Avoid inhalation.
o DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
CLOTHING.
o Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
o Wash thoroughly after handling.
o Irritant.
o Strong sensitizer.
o Keep tightly closed.
o Store in a cool dry place.
Section 9.
Physical And Chemical Properties
o Appearance and odor. White Powder. Melting Point:
204c To 207c
Section 10.
Stability And Reactivity
o Incompatibilities Strong Oxidizing
Agents.
o Hazardous Combustion Or Decomposition
Products.
o Toxic Fumes of, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide,
Sulfur Oxides
Section 11.
Toxicological Information
Acute Effects:
o Harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
o May be harmful if absorbed through the
skin.
o Causes severe eye irritation.
o Material is irritating to mucous
membranes and upper
respiratory tract.
o Symptoms of exposure may include
burning sensation,
coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath,
headache, nausea and vomiting.
o May cause allergic respiratory
reaction.
o The Sodium Salt of Dodecyl Sulfate has
been reported
to cause pulmonary sensitization resulting in
hyperactive
airway dysfunction and pulmonary allergy accompanied by
fatigue, malaise and aching. Significant symptoms
of
exposure can persist for more than two years and can be
activated by a variety of non-specific environmental
stimuli such as automobile exhaust, perfumes and
passive smoking.
Chronic Effects:
o Damage to lungs.
o To the best of our knowledge, the
chemical, physical,
and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly
investigated.
Rtecs No: Wt1050000
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate conforms to the formula:
o Ch3 (Ch2)10 Ch2 Oso3 Nh4 .
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate conforms to the formula:
o Ch3 (Ch2)10 Ch2 Oso3 Na .
Synonyms Include:
Dodecyl Sodium Sulfate, Lauryl Sodium Sulfate,
Sodium N-Dodecyl Sulfate, Lauryl Sulfate Sodium Salt.
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Assessment and usage of
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (or Sodium Laureth Sulphate) is an ingredient employed in most
shampoos for three reasons:
1. It's Cheap
2. It Makes The Mixture Foam Well
3. Adding Salt Thickens It Appreciably
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate has several side effects. It has been documented to cause:
o Improper eye development in
children. Affects protein
structures and keeps children's eyes from developing
properly
o May leed to Cataracts, due to protein
changes.
o Nitrate Absorption (as much as eating
one pound of
bacon with each shampoo). Nitrates are known
carcinogenic agents.
o Penetration into systemic tissues
(Brain, Heart, Liver).
o Proven Skin Irritant.
Dr Keith Green - "SLS changes the amounts of some proteins in the cells from
the eye tissues. Tissues of young eyes may be more susceptible to alteration by
SLS"
Courtesy of - Research To Prevent Blindness, Inc.
Also cited by Jerry E Bishop in "The Wall Street Journal".
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