Material Safety Data Sheet

Dioctyl sulfosuccinate, sodium salt

MSDS# 00068
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Dioctyl sulfosuccinate, sodium salt
Catalog Numbers: AC117100000, AC117100010, AC117100050, AC117101000, AC117102500
Synonyms: Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate; bis(2-ethylhexyl)sulfosuccinic acid sodium salt
Acros Organics BVBA
Company Identification: Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Acros Organics
Company Identification: (USA) One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Emergency Number, Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
Emergency Number US: 201-796-7100
CHEMTREC Phone Number, US: 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe: 703-527-3887
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS#: 577-11-7
Chemical Name: Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate
%: 100
EINECS#: 209-406-4
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Hazard Symbols: XN


Risk Phrases: 22 36/37/38
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Warning! Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes,
skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic: No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
Eyes:
eyelids. Get medical aid.
 Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
Skin:
contaminated clothing and shoes.
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give
Ingestion:
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
Inhalation:
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Physician:
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved
or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
General thermal decomposition or combustion. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
Information: and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal
decomposition products. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a
dust explosion.
Extinguishing
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Media:
Autoignition
Not available
Temperature:
Flash Point: Not available
Explosion
Not available
Limits: Lower:
Explosion
Not available
Limits: Upper:
NFPA Rating: health: 2; flammability: 1; instability: 0;
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Information:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately,
Spills/Leaks: observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide
ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid
Handling:
contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
+-------------------- +------------------- +------------------- +----------------- +
| Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|-------------------- |------------------- |------------------- |----------------- |
| Dioctyl sodium sulf|none listed |none listed |none listed |
| osuccinate | | | |
+-------------------- +------------------- +------------------- +----------------- +

OSHA Vacated PELs: Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate: None listed

Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use
adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
Eyes:
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
 Respirators: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid
Color: white
Odor: characteristic odor.
pH: Not available
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available
Evaporation Rate: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available
Boiling Point: Not available
Freezing/Melting Point: 153.00 - 157.00 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C20H37O7SNa
Molecular Weight: 444.55
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide, sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#: CAS# 577-11-7: WN0525000
RTECS:
CAS# 577-11-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 250 ug Mild;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1% Severe;
LD50/LC50: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 10 mg/24H Moderate;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 2643 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1900 mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity: Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Not available
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: Not Regulated
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Canada TDG
Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
 Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 577-11-7: 2
Canada
CAS# 577-11-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List
Canadian WHMIS Classifications: D1B, D2B
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
CAS# 577-11-7 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 577-11-7 is listed on the TSCA
Inventory.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: 7/08/1998
Revision #6 Date 7/20/2009

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