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Chemical Datasheet

DODECYL SULFATE, [TRIETHANOLAMINE SALT]

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 139-96-8
 none data unavailable
  • DST
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
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General Description
Colorless liquid with a mild odor, Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic vapors of triethanolamine and oxides of nitrogen may form in fire. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Ingestion causes mild irritation of stomach. Contact with liquid irritates eyes and causes some corneal damage if prolonged. Skin is mildly irritated on prolonged contact. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Reacts violently with strong oxidants [Handling Chemicals Safely, 1980 p. 928]. Toxic vapors of triethanolamine and oxides of nitrogen may form in fire (USCG, 1999).
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

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

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Rubber gloves; goggles or face shield (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
INGESTION: consult a doctor if large amount was ingested.

EYES: flush with water; consult a doctor if irritation persists.

SKIN: flush with water. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • C12H26O4S.C6H15NO3
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: greater than 1.1 at 68°F (est.) (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: 415 (solute) (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

No PAC information available.

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

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OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

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Alternate Chemical Names