Material Safety Data Sheet

Colonial SLES-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 SLES-2 File: SLES-2
Chemical Family: Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
Health Hazard Rating: Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protective Equipment: B

Direct Phone: 423/837-8800

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 – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredients OSHA PEL / ACGIH TLV CAS# PERCENT
Not hazardous as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.

SECTION III – PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling Point: 212° F
Specific Gravity (water = 1): 1.0
Vapor Pressure: Same as water
Vapor Density (air=1): Same as water
% Volatile by Weight: 74.5
pH: 7.25
Appearance and odor: Clear yellow liquid with little or no odor.

SECTION IV – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point (°F):
Fire-Fighting Instructions:
Decomposition Products:
None
Water for dried material. Use protective clothing and
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Dried material may produce CO, CO2, H2O, NxO, and
other products from the burning of aromatic
hydrocarbons.

SECTION V – REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Conditions To Avoid: None known
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SECTION VI – HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Eyes, skin, inhalation and ingestion

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

Eyes – May cause slight irritation
Skin – May cause slight irritation
Ingestion – May cause slight irritation to mouth, throat, and digestive system
Inhalation – May cause slight irritation to throat, nose, and lungs

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eyes - Flush with water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Get medical attention
if irritation occurs.
Skin - Wash contacted areas with soap and water thoroughly to remove all residues. If
irritation develops, consult a physician immediately. Launder clothing before reuse and
discard shoes if they can not be decontaminated.
Inhalation - Get person out of contaminated area to fresh air. If breathing is difficult,
administer oxygen. Consult a physician.
Ingestion - Consult a physician. To conscious person, give two glasses of water. Induce
vomiting.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known

CARCINOGENICITY: NOT LISTED AS CARCINOGENIC BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA
CHRONIC: None known

SECTION VII – SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Eye Protection: Safety glasses or full-face shield.
Protective Gloves: Impervious.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required with good ventilation.
Other Protective Clothing/Equipment:
Protective clothing to minimize skin contact. Chemically
resistant safety shoes. Wash contaminated clothing with soap
and water and dry before reuse. Showers and eyewash facilities
should be accessible.

SECTION VIII – SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Precautions to be taken in handling: Use good hygienic practices. Wash hands before eating,
using washroom or smoking.

Precautions to be taken in storage: Avoid excessive heat. Store above 40° F.

Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Dispense sand, sawdust, or vermiculite.
Collect and place in waste container. Wash area thoroughly with water.
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SECTION IX – REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA: Listed with TSCA
Sara Title III, Section 311 & 312: Health and Physical Hazards: Immediate

SECTION X – WASTE DISPOSAL

Waste Disposal Method: In accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION XI – TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Proper Shipping Name: Liquid soap, N.O.S.
DOT Hazard Class: Not regulated

SECTION XII – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No information available.

SECTION XIII – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No information available.

HEALTH 1
FLAMMABILITY 1
REACTIVITY 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION B

REVISED 7-24-2006/J.STAFFORD

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.