CHEMICAL FACT SHEET for emergency
responders
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CHEMICAL: |
Dodecylbenzene Sulfonic
Acid |
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C18H30SO3 |
2584 (NA) |
27176-87-0 |
153 |
yes |
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1000# |
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Chemical Formula |
UN # |
C.A.S. # |
ERG . # |
Hazardous Substance |
Extremely Hazardous
Substance |
RQ |
Health |
Fire |
Reactivity |
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Characteristics |
Exposure Limits |
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Common Uses
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Appearance: |
Light yellow to brown solid
or liquid |
LEL: |
N/A |
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Manufacture of detergents, toilet bowl cleaner |
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UEL: |
N/A |
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Specific Gravity: |
N/A |
IDLH: |
N/A |
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Flash Point: |
N/A |
STEL: |
N/A |
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Auto Ignit.: |
N/A |
PEL: |
N/A |
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Vapor Pressure: |
N/A |
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pH: |
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Emergency Response PPE (Fire Fighters)
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Hazards |
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Respiratory: SCBA |
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Corrosive to skin and metals Water pollutant |
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Eye/Face/Body: Goggles,
chemical protective clothing
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Emergency Medical Actions
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Incompatible |
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Remove contaminated clothing, flush effected areas
(skin/eyes) Give oxygen to inhalation victim If ingested, give conscious victim milk or water
to drink |
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Bases or alkaline substances, oxidizers |
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Notes
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Initial and Protective Action Distances |
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Keep personnel away, avoid contact or inhalation |
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Small Spills
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Lime, soda ash for neutralization |
Large Spills
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Cover solids in a pit |
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Emergency Response Actions
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Neutralize with lime, soda ash. If involved in fire, use water fog to disperse
vapor, maintain safe distance |
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