Product Name: Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid
Chemical Formula: C18H30SO3
Synonyms: LABSA, Alkylbenzenesulfonic acid
Recommended Use: Industrial cleaning agents, surfactant formulation, detergent manufacturing
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Emergency Telephone: 24-hour emergency hotline for chemical incidents
CAS Number: 27176-87-0
Classification: Corrosive to skin and eyes, hazardous to aquatic environments
GHS Label: Corrosive pictogram, exclamation mark, environment
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, harmful if inhaled, toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: Avoid release to environment, wear protective gloves, eye protection, and protective clothing, wash skin thoroughly after handling, do not breathe mist or vapor
Chemical Name: Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulfonic Acid
Concentration: Typically 96% - 98% active acid
Impurities: Sulfuric acid (less than 2%), water (1% - 3%)
Other Components: Trace organics - linear alkyl benzene, sodium salts
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids, remove contact lenses if present, seek medical attention right away
Skin Contact: Rinse exposed area with water, remove contaminated clothing, continue rinsing for at least 15 minutes, seek medical advice
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide oxygen if breathing is difficult, call a physician immediately
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person, seek immediate medical assistance
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide on small fires, avoid using water jets
Hazardous Combustion Products: Emits toxic fumes of SOx gases and carbon oxides under fire conditions
Firefighting Instructions: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus, use water spray to keep containers cool, contain runoff to prevent entry into drains or waterways, evacuate area if necessary
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment, ventilate area, avoid breathing vapors
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spills from reaching drains, surface water, and soil
Containment and Clean Up: Absorb with inert material like sand or earth, collect for disposal in a labeled container, clean spill area thoroughly with water, neutralize small spills with sodium carbonate or lime, dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Safe Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing, do not inhale vapors or mists, never add water directly to acid
Safe Storage: Store in a tightly closed container made of compatible material, keep in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances like bases, oxidizing agents, and water, segregate from food and drink, secure against unauthorized access, inspect container regularly for leaks or damage
Exposure Limits: Occupational exposure limits not established, minimize exposure by engineering controls
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne levels below recommended standards
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical impervious gloves, splash-proof goggles, face shield, protective apron, long-sleeve clothing, respiratory protection if exposure limits are exceeded or if ventilation is inadequate
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, face, and exposed skin after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, remove and wash contaminated clothing
Appearance: Brownish viscous liquid
Odor: Pungent, characteristic aromatic odor
pH: Less than 2 (strongly acidic)
Melting Point: Not applicable (liquid at room temperature)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Soluble in water forming acidic, foaming solution
Density: 1.05 – 1.10 g/cm³ at 20°C
Vapor Pressure: Low at ambient conditions
Flash Point: Greater than 100°C
Viscosity: High
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, high temperatures, incompatible materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong bases, oxidizing agents, water, reactive metals like zinc or aluminum
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, toxic gases
Reactivity: Reacts vigorously with bases and water, can corrode most metals producing hydrogen gas
Acute Toxicity: Corrosive to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes, ingestion causes severe burns of mouth, throat, and stomach
Chronic Toxicity: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dermatitis or respiratory irritation
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Symptoms: Severe pain, redness, blistering, impaired vision for eyes, ulceration upon ingestion
Sensitization: No known reports of sensitization
Carcinogenicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity from long-term studies
Mutagenicity: No mutagenic effects observed in standard tests
Aquatic Toxicity: Highly toxic to aquatic life, rapid foaming and oxygen depletion risks in waterways
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions, but persistent enough to impact aquatic environments
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low – does not significantly accumulate in aquatic organisms
Mobility in Soil: Mobile in water, can contaminate groundwater
Other Environmental Hazards: Harmful to fish and other organisms even at low concentrations, prevents oxygen transfer at water’s surface during spills
Waste Treatment Methods: Neutralize with lime or soda ash before disposal, treat as hazardous waste if not neutralized
Disposal Recommendation: Incinerate in accordance with approved waste disposal protocols, follow local, regional, and national regulations
Container Disposal: Triple rinse with water, puncture and send to an approved waste management facility, do not reuse containers for other chemicals
Environmental Release: Avoid uncontrolled discharge into drains, soil, or surface waters
UN Number: 2586
Proper Shipping Name: Alkylsulphonic acids, liquid
Class/Division: 8 (Corrosive substances)
Packing Group: III
Labels Required: Corrosive symbol
Transport Hazard Class: Regulated for transport by DOT, ADR, IMDG, and IATA
Special Precautions: Secure containers, protect from physical damage, transport in upright position, follow emergency procedures
OSHA: Hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA Inventory: Listed
SARA Title III: Subject to reporting under SARA 311/312 (acute health hazard)
California Proposition 65: Not listed as a known carcinogen or reproductive toxin
Other Regulations: Compliant with REACH, subject to classification under CLP (EU), ensure compliance with local and national environmental, health, and safety regulations
Labelling: Clear hazard communication, training for handlers and emergency response teams required, comply with packaging and labeling requirements for corrosives
