Product Name: Lauryl Glucoside
Chemical Formula: C16H32O6
Chemical Family: Alkyl glucoside surfactant
Recommended Use: Ingredient in personal care and cleaning products, often used for its mildness and biodegradability
Manufacturer/Supplier: Contact information typically given by the specific supplier; common industrial sources produce large quantities globally
Emergency Contact: Emergency phone numbers provided by each supplier, usually listed as a 24/7 service
Synonyms: Dodecyl glucoside, Lauryl polyglucoside
CAS Number: 110615-47-9
GHS Classification: Often classified as non-hazardous in consumer formulations, but in concentrated form can cause eye and skin irritation
Label Elements: Irritant symbol for eye contact, precautionary details for industrial handling
Signal Word: Warning due to irritant properties in raw form
Potential Health Effects: Short-term exposure can sting eyes and might cause mild skin dryness; no long-term health effects are prominently cited in public safety data
Environmental Impact: Biodegradable, but high concentrations may cause temporary aquatic harm if undiluted product enters waterways
Other Hazards: Not flammable, not explosive, not classified for carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive risks
Substance: Lauryl Glucoside, main ingredient as a mixture of glucose and lauryl alcohol-derived surfactant
Common Purity Range: 50-60% active ingredient in commercial solutions, remainder is water
Hazardous Components: None classified, but residuals from production (e.g., small amounts of alcohols or glucose) may exist
Impurities or Stabilizers: Typically minimal, depending on the manufacturing process
Inhalation: Move to fresh air if exposed to vapors, although inhalation effects are rare due to low volatility
Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly for several minutes with water, lifting eyelids to flush completely
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of water; remove contaminated clothing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; seek medical attention if large quantities swallowed
Symptoms to Watch: Redness, irritation of eyes or skin, potential upset stomach if ingested
Advice to Physicians: Symptomatic treatment; no specific antidote known
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, large amounts of water, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards; product is not flammable
Products of Combustion: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2) and possible traces of aldehydes if burnt
Protective Clothing: Standard fire-fighting gear, self-contained breathing apparatus recommended
Special Precautions: Contain fire-fighting water to prevent product runoff into drains
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable gloves and eye protection
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large quantities from entering sewers or waterways
Methods for Cleanup: Absorb spilled liquid with inert material (sand, earth); wash down area with water as appropriate
Disposal of Waste: Place absorbed material into labelled waste containers for safe disposal
Small Spills: Wipe with damp cloths and rinse area
Large Spills: Contain with barriers and pump recovered liquid into secure containers
Handling Procedures: Avoid splashing, direct contact with eyes, unnecessary inhalation of aerosols
Safe Storage Conditions: Keep in tightly closed containers away from strong oxidizers
Storage Temperature: Store at room temperature, away from freeze-thaw cycles
Incompatibilities: Avoid strong acids, alkalis, and oxidizing agents
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after use; remove any contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Special Precautions: Good ventilation recommended in areas where large quantities are poured or mixed
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established for Lauryl Glucoside
Engineering Controls: General ventilation, eye wash stations where large volumes handled
Personal Protection: Use chemical safety goggles, nitrile or rubber gloves, protective clothing for extended exposure
Respiratory Protection: Not generally required; use mask if handling powders or generating mist
Environmental Exposure Controls: Prevent runoff to surface waters and follow all local regulations for air and water emissions
Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy, viscous liquid
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Odor: Mild, often described as slightly sweet
pH (20% aqueous solution): 11-12 for concentrated commercial grades
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable; product is nonflammable
Solubility in Water: Completely miscible
Density: Approx. 1.1-1.2 g/cm3 (depending on concentration)
Viscosity: Thick, syrupy
Partition Coefficient: Not highly lipophilic
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and normal temperatures
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to strong acids or bases over time, high temperatures
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, possibly trace aldehydes under fire conditions
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Low oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity, but ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastric upset
Skin Irritation: Mild potential for irritation, especially with repeated or prolonged contact
Eye Irritation: May cause moderate eye irritation, usually reversible
Chronic Toxicity: No evidence for long-term health effects or sensitization
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, OSHA, or NTP
Other Effects: No reported mutagenic or reproductive toxicity in available scientific literature
Ecotoxicity: Product degrades readily and shows low acute toxicity to aquatic organisms
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable as confirmed in standard OECD tests
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low; chemical structure does not favor bioaccumulation
Mobility in Soil: High water solubility means leaching possible, but rapid biodegradation limits environmental buildup
Other Adverse Effects: None reported at environmental levels typical of normal use
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of product and contaminated absorbent as non-hazardous industrial waste unless local regulations require special handling
Container Disposal: Triple rinse empty containers and recycle or dispose of in accordance with local guidelines
Special Precautions: Do not discharge undiluted product into drains or watercourses
Local Regulations: Check regional and national regulations before disposal to ensure compliance
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as dangerous goods
Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not applicable
Label Required: No transport hazard label required
Special Precautions: Transport in a secure container, avoid contamination with incompatible substances
TSCA Status (USA): Listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
REACH Status (EU): Registered, with full data dossier supporting safe industrial and consumer use
DSL Status (Canada): Included in the Domestic Substances List
Labeling Requirements: Conforms to major regulations for labelling as a non-dangerous preparation
Workplace Safety: OSHA-compliant SDS available from suppliers, guidance offered for safe handling in industrial and consumer settings
Additional Information: No significant restrictions based on current regulatory standards across North America, EU, or Asia-Pacific jurisdictions
