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SODIUM ALKYL SULFATES 345
Chemical Formula: C,~+,C,€&SO,Na.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as nonnally shipped) : Powder or thick liquid; Color: Pale
yellow; Odor: Faint detergent.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at I5 "c and I atm. : Liquid or solid; Molecular
Weight: Not pertinent; Boiling Point at I am. : Decomposes; Freezing Point: Not pertinent; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 1.0 at 20 "C (solid);
Vapor (Gas) Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Ldent Heat
of Vaporizm'on: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat of Decomposition: Not
pertinent.
Health Hazards Information -Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles or face shield;
rubber gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: In general, these chemical have a moderate order of
toxicity. Repeated skin contact with concentrated solutions may cause dermatitis. Ingestion may cause
gastrointestinal, vomiting, and diarrhea; General Treatment for Exposure: INGESTION: induce
vomiting and call a doctor. EYES OR SKIN: flush with copious amounts of water; Toxicity by
Inhalation (ThreshokiLimit Value): Not pertinent; Short-Tern Exposure Limits: Not pertinent; Toxicity
by Ingestion: Grade 2, LD,, 0.5-5 glkg; Late Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics:
Non-volatile; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and
allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of skin; Odor 7hreshoZd Not pertinent.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point : Not flammable; Flammable Limits in Air (96): Not flammable; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent; Fire Wnguishing Agents Not To Be Used: Not pertinent; Special
Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Irritating vapors form in fires;
Ignition Temperature : Not pertinent; Electrical Hazard: Not pertinent; Burning Rate: Not pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reactions; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents forAcids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Potymenkation: Not pertinent.

SODIUM ALKYL SULFATES
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Sodium hydrogen alkyl sulfate; Chemical Formula:
CnG+ ,0S020Na.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless to pale
yellow; Odor: Weak Detergent.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at I5 "c and I atm. : Liquid or solid; Molecular
Weight: Not pertinent; Boiling Point at I atm. : Decomposes; Freezing Point: Not pertinent; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specijic Gravity: Data not available;
Vapor (Gas) Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat
of Vaporizm'on: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat of Decomposition: Not
pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Goggles or face shield;
rubber gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: In general, these chemical have a moderate order of
toxicity. Repeated skin contact with concentrated solutions may cause dermatitis. Ingestion may cause
gastrointestinal, vomiting, and diarrhea; General Trearment for Exposure: INGESTION: induce
vomiting and follow with gastric lavage. SKIN: wash off with water; Toxicity by Inhalaton (Threshold
Limit Value): Not pertinent; Short-Tern Exposure Limits: Not pertinent; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade
2, LD5,0.5-5 glkg; Late Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas) Zrnkznt Characteristics: Non-volatile; Liquid or
Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may
cause smarting and reddening of the skin; Odor Zhreshold: Not pertinent.
Rre Hazards - Flash Point : Not flammable; Flammable Limits in Air (%): Not flammable; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used: Not pertinent; Special
Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors are generated in fires; Behavior in Fire: Not
pertinent; Ignition Temperature : Not pertinent; Electrical Hazard: Not pertinent; Burning Rate: Not
pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - ReactiviIy with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No