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Chemical Datasheet

SODIUM ALKYLBENZENESULFONATES

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 68081-81-2
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  • SAB
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
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NFPA 704
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General Description
Pale yellow thick liquid or solid with a faint detergent odor. Mixes with water. Soap bubbles may be produced. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
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Air & Water Reactions
Partially soluble in water. The resulting solutions are basic.
Fire Hazard
Behavior in Fire: Irritating vapors may be generated. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
In general, these chemicals have a moderate order of toxicity. Repeated skin contact with concentrated solutions may cause dermatitis. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, and diarrhea. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
SODIUM ALKYLBENZENESULFONATES are detergents. Partially soluble in water. The resulting solutions are basic. They react as bases to neutralize acids. 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
Goggles or face shield; rubber gloves. (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
INGESTION: induce vomiting and call a doctor.

EYES OR SKIN: flush with copious amounts of water. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

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Autoignition Temperature: Not flammable (USCG, 1999)
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Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1 at 68°F (USCG, 1999)
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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