ALKYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID

Corrosive to skin. Contact may cause permanent injury. Eye contact may cause permanent damage and potential blindness. Not flammable.

• Known Catalytic Activity

No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating sulfuric acid mist may form in fire. (USCG, 1999)

Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. Contact with liquid irritates eyes and skin. (USCG, 1999)

May attack metals, causing accumulation of flammable hydrogen gas in enclosed spaces (USCG, 1999).

• Acids, Strong Oxidizing

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbents listed below.

• Cellulose-Based Absorbents
• Expanded Polymeric Absorbents

Excerpt from 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.

LARGE FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 153 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Combustible)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. (ERG, 2020)

Goggles or face shield; rubber gloves (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

INGESTION: give large amount of water.

EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min.

SKIN: flush with water; wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999)

• ALKYL(C#M1#M1 - C#M1#M7)BENZENESULFONIC ACID
• ALKYL(C11-C17)BENZENESULFONIC ACID
• ALKYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID
• UN; DO; TRI: TETRA; PENTA; OR HEXA BENZENESULFONIC ACID
• UN; DO; TRI: TETRA; PENTA; OR HEXA DECYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID