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Chemical Datasheet

HEXADECYL SULFATE, [SODIUM SALT]

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 1120-01-0
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  • HSS
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
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General Description
White paste or liquid with a mild odor. May float or sink in water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Contact with eyes causes mild irritation. May cause skin to dry out and become irritated. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Salts, basic, such as HEXADECYL SULFATE, [SODIUM SALT], are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Plastic or rubber gloves; goggles or face shield (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
EYES OR SKIN: flush with water. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • C16H33O4S.Na
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Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
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Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1 at 68°F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

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ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

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PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

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Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

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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