Material Safety Data Sheet

Colonial SLES-1
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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-1 File: SLES-1
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

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.
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

CHRONIC: None known
CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed as a carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, OR OSHA

SECTION VII – SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Eye Protection:
Protective Gloves:
Respiratory Protection:
Other Protective Clothing / Equipment:
Face shield and goggles or chemical goggles
Impervious
Respiration protection is not required under normal use.
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator where mists,
sprays or dust may be generated.
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: Dike spill and scavenge material using
sand, sawdust or vermiculite. Spill should be scooped up and transferred to salvage drum. 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 Hazard - Immediate

SECTION X – WASTE DISPOSAL

Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of 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.