Trade Name EMPICOL* 0045

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1 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Manufacturer/Supplier Huntsman Surface Sciences UK Limited Hagley Road West Oldbury West Midlands, B68 0NN UK Phone Number +44 (0) Fax Number +44 (0) Emergency Phone Number +44 (0) Trade Name Chemical Name Sodium Alkyl Sulphate Alternative Names Sodium Lauryl Sulphate Sodium C12 Alkyl Sulphate Mean Molecular Weight 288 Formula CH3-(CH2)n-OSO3 Na Where n = COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS CAS Number EINECS Number HARMFUL Labelling Information 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION R22 Harmful if swallowed. R38 Irritating to skin. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. Physico-chemical Effects Dust from this product may be capable of igniting and propogating a flame. Health Effects - Inhalation May cause irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Health Effects - Ingestion May cause significant systemic effects if swallowed. Signs and symptoms include possible nausea and/or vomiting. Health Effects - Skin May cause significant skin irritation. Signs and symptoms include redness and/or itching of the skin. Health Effects - Eyes May cause severe damage to eyes accompanied by redness and/or burning, which may be severe, with tear formation. Environmental Effects Not expected to cause significant adverse environmental impact if small quantities of diluted product reaches waterways. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First Aid - Inhalation Remove from exposure. Keep warm and at rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. Page 1 of 5

2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (continued) First Aid - Ingestion Wash out mouth with water. Keep warm and at rest. Obtain medical attention urgently. First Aid - Skin Wash skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing as washing proceeds. Contaminated clothing should be washed or dry-cleaned before re-use. Obtain medical attention if blistering occurs or redness persists. First Aid - Eyes Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain medical attention urgently. Advice to Physicians Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Special Hazards of Product Protective Equipment for Fire- Fighting Use water spray, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Avoid using large quantities of water. Fumes containing carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide may be formed in large fires. May make floor very slippery. In certain circumstances may cause a dust explosion. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spillages Wearing personal protective equipment, shovel material into a container for recovery. If recovery is not possible, dispose of through an approved waste disposal facility according to local laws and regulations. Avoid creating a dust. Personal Precautions Wear appropriate protective clothing. Wear respiratory protection. See Section 8. Material can create slippery conditions underfoot. Environmental Precautions Try to prevent the material from entering drains or water courses. Advise Authorities if spillage has entered water course or sewer or has contaminated soil or vegetation. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Use in well ventilated area. Avoid creating a dust. Avoid inhaling dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Storage Store according to hazards classification. Storage area should be: cool. dry. Page 2 of 5

3 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE (continued) Store away from sources of heat or ignition. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational Exposure Standards No occupational exposure limit listed in current editions of EH40 (UK Health and Safety Executive or Threshold Limit values (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygenists.) Engineering Control Measures Engineering methods to prevent or control exposure are preferred. Methods include process or personnel enclosure, mechanical ventilation (dilution and local exhaust), and control of process conditions. If engineering controls and work practices are not effective in preventing or controlling exposure, then suitable personal protective equipment, which is known to perform satisfactorily, should be used. There should be local procedures for the selection, training, inspection and maintenance of this equipment. Wear impermeable safety footwear and industrial safety helmet. Respiratory Protection Facemask with suitable filter or powered respirator. Hand Protection PVC gauntlets. Eye Protection Full face visor. Body Protection Protective overalls and safety shoes/boots. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State Fine powder Colour White Odour Fatty ph 10 at 1 % w/w in water Solubility in Water (kg/m³) (25 C) ca. 250 g/l Density (kg/m³) 300 Viscosity Not applicable Solubility ethanol readily soluble 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Stable under normal conditions. Hydrolysed by: strong acids. Conditions to Avoid May react with strong oxidants. If the ph falls an exothermic reaction may occur releasing sulphuric acid. Static discharge. Dust from this product may be capable of igniting and propagating a flame. Materials to Avoid Acids. Strong oxidising agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products Combustion will generate: oxides of carbon. oxides of sulphur 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Page 3 of 5

4 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued) Acute Toxicity Irritation - Inhalation Irritation - Skin Irritation - Eyes Oral: Harmful by ingestion. May cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. This material is irritant to the skin. Expected to cause serious damage to the eye ( possibly with irreversible damage) 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Mobility The product will dissolve rapidly in water. Persistence / Degradability The product is readily biodegradable. Ecotoxicity The product is toxic to aquatic organisms. 13. DISPOSAL Product Disposal When disposing of waste or surplus material avoid contact with the eyes and skin and inhalation. See Section 8 for personal protective equipment. Where practical, waste or surplus material should be recovered and recycled. Do not wash into drains. Do not mix with other waste materials. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. Seek advice from local waste authority or contact Huntsman Surface Sciences UK Limited for guidance. Container Disposal Labels should not be removed from containers until they have been cleaned. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. Containers should be cleaned by appropriate methods and then re-used or disposed of by landfill or incineration as appropriate. Contaminated containers must not be treated as household waste. Where practical, containers and packaging should be recycled by a licensed contractor. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Not classified as hazardous for transport. Labelling Information HARMFUL R phrases R22 Harmful if swallowed. R38 Irritating to skin. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. S phrases S22 Do not breathe dust. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S39 Wear eye/face protection. Page 4 of 5

5 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION (continued) EINECS Number Additional Classification Information. This product is classified on the basis of information compiled by CESIO on the toxicological properties of surfactants. 16. OTHER INFORMATION SDS first issued 6 July 1998 SDS data revised 20 November 2000 Uses and Restrictions The uses of this product include the following : Surfactants. Cleaning, washing agents Toiletries. Dispersion agents. Foaming agents. Wetting agent. Disclaimer The information contained in this document is intended to describe the product only in terms of health, safety and environmental requirements for the purposes of its safe handling, use and disposal and is to the best of Huntsman Surface Sciences UK Limited's knowledge and belief correct. Huntsman Surface Sciences UK Limited's Technical Services will be pleased to give further advice and assistance, but customers must satisfy themselves (by appropriate testing if necessary) that the product is suitable for their purposes and conditions of use and that their facilities and arrangements are suitable for handling or using the product. Accordingly Huntsman Surface Sciences UK Limited disclaims any liability for loss, injury or damage which may result from the use of the product, this information or from such advice and assistance save as may be expressly agreed under its terms of sale. This information does not comprise a technical or performance specification for the product and customers are referred to any relevant product technical information or specification issued by Huntsman Surface Sciences UK Limited. Customers are also reminded that there may be uses or application for the product which are protected by Huntsman Surface Sciences UK Limited's or third parties' patent rights and nothing herein may be construed as an authority or encouragement to use or apply the product in contravention of such rights. Trade Marks * Trademark of Huntsman Surface Sciences UK Limited. Registered in U.K. and abroad. Page 5 of 5