Product Name: Sodium (Xylenes and 4-Ethylbenzene)Sulfonates
Chemical Family: Aromatic Sulfonate Salts
Synonyms: Sodium Alkylaryl Sulfonate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Ethylbenzenesulfonate
CAS Numbers: 1300-72-7 (Sodium Xylenesulfonate), 119345-04-9 (Sodium Ethylbenzenesulfonate)
Recommended Uses: Used in detergents, cleaners, industrial processes
Manufacturer Contact: Refer to container label or supplier for emergency information
Emergency Telephone: Refer to local guidelines or supplier JSDS sheets
GHS Classification: Eye irritant (Category 2A), Skin irritant (Category 2)
Label Elements: Warning symbol, exclamation mark
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation; causes skin irritation
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing; wash thoroughly after handling
Potential Health Effects: Eye pain, redness, possible skin allergic reaction on repeated exposure
Environmental Hazards: May contribute to localized water pollution if discharged
Chemical Name: Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Concentration Range: 40–70%
Chemical Name: Sodium 4-Ethylbenzenesulfonate
Concentration Range: 20–60%
Impurities: Trace inorganic salts, lower-chain alkyl aromatic sulfonates
Other Components: Water (balance), residual organics (trace amounts)
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes; remove contact lenses if present; seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing; wash affected area with soap and water; consult medical personnel for lingering irritation
Inhalation: Move individual to fresh air; monitor for respiratory symptoms; obtain medical advice if coughing or shortness of breath occurs
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly; do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical professional; drink small amount of water; seek immediate medical care
Note to Physician: Provide symptomatic and supportive care
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet if risk of spattering and chemical runoff
Specific Hazards: Oxides of sulfur, sodium oxides, and aromatic compounds may release during combustion
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Fire/Explosion Hazards: Product does not support combustion but may promote flame spread of other materials
Other Information: Prevent water runoff from entering storm drains or surface waters
Personal Precautions: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, protective clothing
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate spill area for large releases; ventilate enclosed spaces
Environmental Precautions: Block drains; avoid release to surface water or soil
Cleanup Methods: Collect spilled powder with non-sparking tools; sweep or shovel into suitable containers; wash area with water but prevent runoff
Disposal Guidance: Dispose of cleanup residues according to local environmental regulations
Safe Handling: Use only with protective gloves and eyewear; limit direct body contact; avoid creating dust or aerosols
Technical Measures: Ground and bond containers if transferring large volumes; use only in well-ventilated spaces
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling; remove contaminated clothing before entering communal areas
Safe Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed, properly labeled containers; keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Compatibility: Avoid strong acids, oxidizers, and materials sensitive to alkaline salts
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate mechanical ventilation; use local exhaust at dust-forming operations
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for sodium xylenesulfonate; handle as nuisance dust (10 mg/m³ for total particulates)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Chemical splash goggles, impervious gloves (PVC, nitrile), laboratory cloak or apron
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved dust mask under dusty conditions
Environmental Controls: Prevent release to the surrounding environment by using secondary containment
Appearance: White to off-white powder or granules
Odor: Faint aromatic
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH (1% Solution): 7–9
Melting Point/Freezing Point: >250°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Non-flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Relative Density: 1.2–1.4 (solid)
Solubility in Water: Completely soluble
Partition Coefficient: Not established
Auto-Ignition Temperature: No data
Decomposition Temperature: >250°C
Viscosity: Not relevant for solid
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Product remains unreactive toward most inert materials
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: May react with acids to release sulfur dioxide
Conditions to Avoid: Prolonged exposure to high temperatures, incompatible chemical mixing
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, concentrated acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, sodium oxides, volatile organic compounds under fire conditions
Routes of Exposure: Eye contact, skin contact, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Toxicity Data: Oral LD50 (rat) > 2000 mg/kg (practically non-toxic)
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild to moderate irritation after direct contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes eye irritation based on animal tests
Respiratory Sensitization: Not expected to cause respiratory effects under normal use
Skin Sensitization: Not a known skin sensitizer based on available data
Chronic Effects: No known significant delayed or cumulative effects reported
Germ Cell Mutagenicity, Carcinogenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: Not recognized as mutagenic, carcinogenic, or toxic to reproduction under current regulatory criteria
Aquatic Toxicity: LC50 (fish, 96h): > 100 mg/L indicating low toxicity
Persistence and Degradability: Partially biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, due to high water solubility
Mobility in Soil: Readily migrates in water-saturated soils
Other Adverse Effects: Overdosing in aquatic systems may lead to local foaming; avoid uncontrolled discharges
Waste Management: Handle as non-hazardous industrial waste; follow local, regional, and national regulations
Disposal of Residues: Dissolve/mix in water and treat in biological wastewater plant if small quantities
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers should be triple-rinsed before recycling or disposal; uncleaned containers must be treated as product waste
Special Instructions: Do not discharge large volumes into sewer systems or environment
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class(es): Not classified as dangerous goods by DOT, IATA, IMDG
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Prevent dust formation during transport, keep containers tightly closed
Environmental Hazards: Avoid spillage into waterways
TSCA Inventory: Listed
EU REACH Registration: Registered substance
OSHA Hazard Communication: Meets criteria as hazardous based on irritant properties
WHMIS (Canada): D2B (irritant materials)
SARA Title III: Not subject to reporting under immediate health hazard
Other Local or National Regulations: Follow relevant instructions as per chemical safety regulations in region of use
