Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate
Common Name/
Trade Name
Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Flash Points CLOSED CUP: Higher than 93.3°C (200°F).
Flammable Limits Not available.
Products of Combustion These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
Large Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the
residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray.
Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
work-station location.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Synthetic apron. Gloves (impervious).
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
a Large Spill specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Liquid. Odor Not available.
Not available.
Taste
Molecular Weight 415.59 g/mole
Colorless to light yellow.
Color
7 [Neutral.]
pH (1% soln/water)
Boiling Point Not available.
Melting Point Not available.
Critical Temperature Not available.
Specific Gravity 1.04 (Water = 1)
Not available.
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density Not available.
Not available.
Volatility
Odor Threshold Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.
Ionicity (in Water) Not available.
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.
Solubility Soluble in cold water.
Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Instability Temperature Not available.
Excess heat, incompatible materials.
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with oxidizing agents.
Incompatibility with various
substances
Corrosivity Not available.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Eye contact.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: Inhalation of mist or vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting. The toxicological properties of this
substance have not yet been fully investigated.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
Toxicity of the Products The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate
Federal and State
Regulations
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS No.
205-366-7).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
Canada: Not listed on Canadian Non- Domestic Substance List (NDSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Not listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC) R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S37- Wear suitable gloves.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
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Triethanolamine Lauryl Sulfate
DSCL (Europe)
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TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves (impervious).
Synthetic apron.
Not applicable.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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