Product Name: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Chemical Name: Ammonium dodecyl sulfate
Synonyms: Ammonium lauryl sulphate, ALS
CAS No.: 2235-54-3
Recommended Use: Surfactant in cleaning agents, personal care products, industrial cleaners
Manufacturer: Contact details for supplier, including address and emergency telephone number
Emergency Contact: National Poison Control Center or local emergency services
Restrictions: Industrial and consumer product formulation; avoid food or pharmaceutical use unless specifically authorized
Classification: Eye irritation Category 2A, Skin irritation Category 2
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, causes skin irritation
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection; wash hands thoroughly after handling; avoid release to environment; seek medical advice if discomfort persists
GHS Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Other Hazards: Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, acids; product may form slippery solutions that increase risk of falls
Chemical Composition: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (active 28-30%)
Ingredient: Dodecyl sulfate, ammonium salt
CAS No.: 2235-54-3
Impurities: Possible trace of unreacted lauryl alcohol or ammonium salts
Other Components: Water, possibly additives for pH adjustment or preservation
Percent Range: Variable (25–32% depending on formulation)
Skin Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water; remove contaminated clothing; seek medical attention if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes; lift eyelids occasionally; get medical attention if symptoms persist
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air; if symptoms are severe or persist, seek medical attention
Ingestion: Rinse mouth; drink water if victim is conscious; do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically; risk of irritation or chemical burns on prolonged exposure
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct jet of water (spreads material)
Specific Hazards: Thermal decomposition can produce oxides of nitrogen, sulfur oxides, ammonia, and carbon dioxide
Protective Equipment and Precautions: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear; avoid breathing vapors; cool containers exposed to flames with water spray
Fire Hazard Response: Evacuate area; prevent run-off into drains or waterways
Personal Protection: Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye protection
Spill Cleanup: Absorb with inert material (sand, earth); collect into containers for disposal; wash area with water; avoid creating splashes
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, waterways, soil; inform appropriate authorities in event of large spill
Decontamination: Rinse area with water after removal; ventilate area
Special Attention: Wet floors may become slippery; use caution to avoid falls
Safe Handling: Avoid skin and eye contact; use good industrial hygiene practices; wash hands after use
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep away from strong acids and bases
Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with oxidizers, strong acids, strong bases
Packing Materials: Use corrosion-resistant materials (polyethylene, stainless steel); avoid aluminum
Special Requirements: Do not store near food, feed, or potable water
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limit established for ALS
Engineering Controls: Use in well-ventilated area; provide eyewash stations and safety showers
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves (nitrile or neoprene), chemical goggles or face shield, protective clothing
Respiratory Protection: Use dust mask or respirator if dust or mist is generated
Industrial Hygiene: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling; remove contaminated clothing promptly
Appearance: Clear or slightly hazy liquid
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Mild, characteristic scent
pH: 7.5–8.5 (10% solution)
Boiling Point: Above 100°C (water-based solution)
Melting Point: Not applicable (liquid at room temperature)
Solubility in Water: Readily soluble
Viscosity: Thin to moderately viscous
Density: 1.01–1.05 g/cm³
Flash Point: Not flammable
Explosive Properties: Not explosive
Vapor Pressure: Similar to water
Partition Coefficient: No specific data available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat, direct sunlight, freezing; formation of aerosols
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Ammonia, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, carbon oxides
Polymerization: Product does not undergo hazardous polymerization
Acute Toxicity: Low oral toxicity (oral LD50 in rats >2,000 mg/kg)
Eye Effects: Irritating; may cause redness, pain, blurred vision
Skin Effects: Irritating after prolonged or repeated contact; may cause dryness, cracking
Inhalation: Mists may cause irritation of respiratory tract
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicity
Sensitization: Not expected to cause sensitization
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system (at high concentrations)
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms; acute LC50 (fish, 96h) ~10–100 mg/L
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low (log Kow < 3)
Persistence: Not expected to persist in environment
Other Information: Avoid release to environment; large spills may deplete oxygen in aquatic settings
Soil Mobility: High mobility in water; binds weakly to soil particulates
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse container thoroughly before recycling or disposal
Hazardous Waste: Not classified as hazardous waste under most regulations
Special Precautions: Avoid release to environment; do not discharge into sewers, drains, or waterways
UN Number: Not regulated as dangerous goods by transport (ADR, IMDG, IATA)
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not marine pollutant
Special Precautions for User: Ensure containers are well-sealed to prevent leaks during transport
Transport in Bulk: Follow applicable regulations for bulk carriers
Inventory Status: Listed in TSCA (USA), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), DSL (Canada), AICS (Australia), ENCS (Japan)
Labelling Requirements: GHS-compliant labeling required in most regions; include hazard statements and precautionary measures
REACH Registration: Registered under EU REACH regulations if imported or manufactured >1 tonne/year
SARA Title III (USA): Not listed as a reportable substance
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Other Regulations: Compliance with occupational health, transport, and environmental regulations as required in region of use
Worker Safety: Provide safety data sheets and adequate training for all handlers
