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N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt

CAS 137-16-6

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt
Product Code
L5125
Chemical Name
N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
137-16-6 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119527780-39-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma

manufacturer

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 2 H330
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H330 Fatal if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium EC: 205-281-5 137-16-6 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sodium oxides. Combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up carefully. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations. Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374 If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P3 The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Melting Point
146 °C
Ph
ca.8 at 30 g/l at 20 °C
Explosive Limits
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Properties Status
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Voc Content
---
Colour
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Colour Intensity
---
Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
Solubility In Water
soluble
Vapor Pressure
0,02 hPa at 20 °C
Cloud Point
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Density
---
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Boiling Point
350 - 410 °C at 1.013 hPa
Bulk Density
---
Odor Threshold
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 0,37 - (calculated) - Bioaccumulation is not expected., n-octanol/water (ECHA)
Crystallisation Point
---
Flash Point
No data available
Freezing Point
---
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Appearance
---
Solubility
---
Softening Point
---
Form
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Relative Density
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Flammability
does not ignite
Solidification Point
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Odor
characteristic
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility In Fat
---
Density
1,14 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Molecular Weight
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10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

Reactivity

The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.

Hazardous reactions

No data available

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2811
Shipping Name
TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium)
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt?

N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt is a solid with no data available color. It has characteristic odor.

What is N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled.

What is the melting point of N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt?

The melting point is 146 °C and the boiling point is 350 - 410 °C at 1.013 hPa.