CAS No: 68891-38-3
Product Name: Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES)
Other Names: Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated, sulfates, sodium salts; Linear C12-14-alkanol, ethoxylated, sulfated, sodium salt; SLES 70%; SLES 70% 2EO; SLES 70% 3EO; Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Precautionary statements:
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- Take off contaminated clothing
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
In emergency dial 111, and then ask for Fire, Ambulance or Police as necessary.
In case of poisoning phone National Poisons Centre – 0800 764 766
First aid measures
After inhalation |
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation |
After skin contact |
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly |
After eye contact |
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor |
After swallowing |
Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water. Consult a doctor |
Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents |
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam |
Accidental release measures
General precautions |
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required. |
Environmental precautions |
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. |
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). |
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling |
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly. |
Information about fire - and explosion protection: |
No special measures required |
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles |
No special requirements. |
Information about storage in one common storage facility |
Not required. |
Further information about storage conditions |
: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles. |
Physical and chemical properties


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