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Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid

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[Flash Point]

200
[Fire Fighting]

Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use alcohol foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Use water spray to knock-down vapors.
[Fire Potential]

Nonflammable. Combustible in hot flame.
[Ingestion]

Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.
[Inhalation]

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Keep away from metals. Corrosives area. Do not store near alkaline substances.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale.
[Ingestion]

Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
[Inhalation]

May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema.
[Skin]

Causes severe skin irritation and burns.
[Eyes]

Causes severe eye burns. May cause irreversible eye injury.
[Hazards]

When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors, and sewers explosion hazards.
[UN (DOT)]

2584
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
[Respirators]

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
[Appearance]

Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid is a colorless liquid.
[Melting Point]

10
[Boiling Point]

315
[Density]

0.9 g/cm3 (25 C) (solvent)
[Usage]

Used as an impregnation medium for detection of amino acids and dipeptides by use of thin layer chromatography. Surface active agent.
[Odor threshold]

200 mg/L in water
[Product Name]

Laurylbenzenesulfonic acid
[Synonyms]

Catalyst 600
Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid
Laurylbenzenesulfonic acid
Sulframin Acid
Ufacid K
[CAS]

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[Formula]

C18H30O3S
[Molecular Weight]

326.54000000000002
[EINECS]

248-289-4
[RTECS]

DB6600000
[RTECS Class]

Other
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

NA
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Wash area with soap and water. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment.
[Incompatibilities]

Oxidizers, alkaline substances, metals.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide.
[Combustion Products]

May give off SO 3 , SO 2 and H 2 S
[UN Number]

2584
[Hazard Class]

8
[Packing Group]

II