SODIUM N-OCTADECYL SULFATE Property

Melting point:

211-213 °C(lit.)

form 

Powder

color 

White to light yellow-beige

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water.

BRN 

3640871

InChI

InChI=1S/C18H38O4S.Na.H/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-22-23(19,20)21;;/h2-18H2,1H3,(H,19,20,21);;

InChIKey

YZEBULPKRYLGKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(COS(O)(=O)=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC.[NaH]

EPA Substance Registry System

Sodium stearyl sulfate (1120-04-3)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39-24/25

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

WT1170000

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29209090

Toxicity

LD50 ipr-mus: 477 mg/kg JAPMA8 42,283,53

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

SODIUM N-OCTADECYL SULFATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

White to light yellowish-beige powder

Uses

Sodium n-octadecyl sulfate is used in the formulation of hair care products including shampoo, skin cleansers, and other skin care products.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route.When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors ofSOx.