SODIUM OCTYL SULFATE

Safety Data Sheet
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Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. PRODUCT: Syn:  Octyl sulfate sodium salt CAS No.: 142-31-4      E-C No.:205-535-5 Weight:  232.27g/mol 	
                        Formula: C8H17NaO4S

2. HAZARDS ID: GHS:  Not a hazardous substance or mixture.

HMIS: Health hazard 0, Flammability   0,  Physical hazards   0			
NFPA Rating: Health hazard 0, Fire     0, Reactivity hazard   0

Potential Effects: Eye: Risk of serious damage to eyes.	Skin: Harmful in contact with skin. 
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. 		Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. 
2.3: Other Hazards: none

3. COMPOSITION / INFO: 
Chemical Name			 CAS No.	 	Percent		
Sodium octyl sulfate	                 142-31-4                   90-100%                  

4. FIRST AID: Eyes: Rinse for 15min w/ plenty of water and seek medical advice. Skin: Rinse with plenty of soap & water and seek medical advice. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Consult physician.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air.  Consult a physician.  Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. 

5. FIREFIGHTING: Info: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH & full PPE. Irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition and combustion. Hazards: Carbon, sulfur & sodium oxides. Extinguishing: use dry chemical powder, use water spray, carbon dioxide or alcohol-resistant foam.  Auto-ignition Temp: N/A Explosion Limits: N/A

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE: Info: Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

7. HANDLING & STORAGE: Handling: Keep away from heat & sources of ignition. Do not get into eyes, on skin, or on clothing.  Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation & accumulation. Storage: Keep containers dry. Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatibles. 

8. EXPOSURE: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Chemical Name			ACGIH			NIOSH		OSHA Final / Vacated PELs
Sodium Octyl Sulfate		None listed		None listed		None listed

PPE: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN 166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick nitrile. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEM:  Appearance: Fine white to off-white crystalline powder   Melting Point: 195˚C (383˚F) 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY: Stability: Stable under normal temps & pressures. Avoid: reducing agents, strong oxidants. Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, organic materials, metals, alkalis.
Hazardous Decomp: see section 5

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO: RTECS#: WT1175000   LD50/LC50: Acute oral toxicity:  3200 mg/kg (rat)
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Other Studies: May cause respiratory irritation.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFO: No information available.

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste guidelines to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed.

14. TRANSPORT INFO: Not regulated.

15. REGULATORY INFO: SARA 311/312: Acute Health Hazard
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313: No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. STATE: is not present on state lists from CA, MN, MA, FL. 
PA Right to Know:	Sodium octyl sulfate CAS#142-31-4       NJ Right to Know:	Sodium octyl sulfate CAS#142-31-4
California Prop.65: None of the chemicals are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

EUROPEAN / INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available. WGK (Water Danger/Protection): CAS# 142-31-4 No information available. 
Canada DSL/NDSL List: None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list.
Canada WHMIS: This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B

16. DISCLAIMER INFO: DUDLEY CORPORATION provides the information herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this.  Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. DUDLEY CORPORATION makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation and warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, DUDLEY CORPORATION will not be responsible for damages resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information.