Material Safety Data Sheet

Colonial ALES-2
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Colonial Chemical, Inc. Emergency Telephone #
225 Colonial Drive 423/837-8800
S.Pittsburg, TN 37380 Chemtrec 800/424-9300
SECTION I – PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Name: Colonial ALES-2 File: ALES-2
Chemical Name: Ammonium Lauryl Ether (2 mole) sulfate
Direct Phone: 423/837-8800

NFPA Ratings: Health: 1

Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
HIMS Ratings: Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0

THE CHEMTREC NUMBER IS TO BE CALLED ONLY IN THE EVENT OF CHEMICAL

EMERGENCIES INVOLVING A SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT
INVOLVING CHEMICALS.

SECTION II – COMPOSITION / HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Ingredients CAS # Weight % Exposure Limits
Ammonium Lauryl Ether 032612-48-9 24 - 27 Not Established
(2 mole) sulfate or 067762-19-0
Water 007732-18-5 68 – 71 Not Established
Alcohols, C10-16 , ethoxylated 068002-97-1 ---1.0 Not Established
SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point: Foams up at approximately 180° F
Vapor Pressure: 48 mm Hg @ 100°F
% Volatile by Weight: ∼70
Solubility in Water: Infinite
Specific Gravity: 1.03
Density @ 77° F (25° C): 8.6 lbs /gal
pH of Liquid (10% Solution): 6.0 – 7.0
Appearance: Clear water white to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild ammonia odor
SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point: Non-flammable solution
Flammable Limits: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemicals, BC/ABC extinguishers, foam
Fire Fighting Procedures: The liquid will not sustain combustion.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon and sulfur
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SECTION V – REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid): Strong alkali evolves ammonia gas. Corrosive to steel,
copper or nickel metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Conditions: At temperatures >212°F or in the presence of strong
acids.
Conditions to Avoid: Highly alkaline or acid conditions.
SECTION VI – HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Under Normal Use Conditions: May cause irritation to the eye, skin, nose and throat. May cause
nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting if ingested. Breathing mist vapors may cause chest discomfort,
dizziness, headaches and depression of central nervous system. Repeated skin contact may result
in the development of a cumulative dermatitis.
Effects of Overexposure:
Eyes – Causes irritation, experienced as pain, with excess blinking and tear
production and seen as marked excess redness and swelling of the eye with injury
to the cornea.
Skin - Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact, as with
clothing wetted with material, may cause more severe irritation and discomfort,
seen as local redness and swelling.
Ingestion – May cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Inhalation – Vapors or mist, in excess of permissible concentrations, or in
unusually high concentrations generated from spraying, heating the material or as
from exposure in poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, may cause irritation
of the nose and throat, dizziness, headache, nausea, and drowsiness.
First Aid:
Eye Contact – Immediately flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes. Consult physician
Skin Contact – Immediately flush with copious amounts of soap and water for at
least 5 minutes. If irritation persists, contact physician. Launder contaminated
clothing before reuse.
Ingestion – Administer 2 glasses of water and consult physician immediately.
Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation – Remove to fresh air. Call a physician if symptoms persist.

Notes to Physician: There is not specific antidote. Treatment of overexposure should be directed
at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient. Due to the irritation and
surfactant action of the material, if it is aspirated during swallowing or vomiting, there may be
lung injury. Therefore, emesis should not be induced by mechanical or pharmacological means.
If it is considered that evacuation of the stomach contents is necessary, this should be done by
means least likely to result in aspiration (e.g. the use of gastric lavage in the presence of
endotracheal intubation).
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SECTION VII – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill: Recover as much material as practical. Soak up balance with sand, dirt, or other
absorbent and haul to approved dump. Wash away residue with water. The washings should be
discharged to a plant or municipal process water treatment systems. Avoid direct discharge to
natural waterways. Material may initially gel or solidify on contact with water.

Large Spill: In case of a large spill by truck, use small spill procedure.
SECTION VIII – HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Spilled material is slippery on walkways and highways. Foams profusely when hit
with a stream of water. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes. Avoid skin and
clothing contact.

Storage: Do not store with strong oxidizing agents. Store in plastic, plastic lined or stainless
steel, tightly closed containers. Containers should be stored at temperatures between 40 and
100°F.
SECTION IX – SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: If working in confined spaces use MSHA or NIOSH approved
organic vapor respirator. Supplied air respiratory protection
should be used for cleaning large spills or entry into tanks,
vessels, or other confined spaces.
Engineering Controls: General (mechanical) room ventilation
Skin Protection: Protective gloves (PVC – coated), long sleeve shirt, trousers, and
chemical resistant boots.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.
Other Protection: Eye bath and safety shower located near work process area.
SECTION X – REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA: Listed in TSCA inventory.

CERCLA, SARA Title III – Sections 302, 304, 311, 312, 313:
Chemical CAS# Upper Bound Concentration %
1,4 Dioxane 000123-91-1 <15 ppm

Canadian WHMIS: WHMIS Classification: Class D, Div. 2, Subdiv. B. Irritant

Canadian DSL: Listed
EINECS WHMIS: Listed

California Proposition 65:

Chemical CAS# PEL/TLV WT.%
1,4 Dioxane 000123-91-1 25 ppm, ACGIH <15 ppm

Massachusetts Right-To-Know:
Chemical CAS# Upper Bound Concentration %
1,4 Dioxane 000123-91-1 <15 ppm
New Jersey:
Chemical CAS#
Ammonium Lauryl ether (2 mole) sulfate 032612-48-9 or 067762-19-0
Water 007732-18-5
Alcohols, C10-16, ethoxylated 068002-97-1
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SECTION X – REGULATORY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Pennsylvania Right-To-Know:
Component CAS# WT% Exposure Limits: List
1,4 Dioxane 000123-91-1 <15 ppm 25 ppm, ACGIH E,S
SECTION XI – WASTE DISPOSAL
Waste Disposal Method: In accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION XII – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eyes: 10 mg (eye-rabbit)
Skin: Skin of rabbit 25 mg/24H Mod (33NFA8-12,75)
Ingestion: Oral RAT LD50: 6100 mg / kg
Inhalation: Unknown
Chronic: Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin and eye irritant. When heated to
Decomposition, it emits toxic fumes of SOx and Na2O.
Carcinogenicity: Product not listed with NTP, IRAC, or OSHA as carcinogen.
1,4 Dioxane IARC & NCI: Listed positive
TLV: Not established for product. 1,4 Dioxane (See Section X)
Hazard Type: Skin irritant
SECTION XIII – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product is readily biodegradable. Do not release into surface waters. Discharge of large
quantities into the aquatic environment may kill fish and other aquatic organisms. Complete
biodegradation of the primary alkyl sulfates occurs within seven days.
SECTION XIV – TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name: Liquid soap, N.O.S.
DOT Hazard Class: Non regulated
Emergency Response Guide Number: Non regulated
EPA Reportable Quantity: Not applicable

HEALTH 1
FLAMMABILITY 1
REACTIVITY 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION B

The above data is for information purposes only and is accurate to the best of Colonial Chemical,
Inc.’s knowledge. No guarantees or liabilities are expressed or implied.

REVISED 7-24-2006/J.STAFFORD