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Docusate sodium

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish fire using regular foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment. Refer to the personal protective equipment section of this MSDS.
[Upper exp. limit]

12
[Lower exp. limit]

2
[Ingestion]

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
[Storage]

Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from acids. Keep away from strong bases.
[Handling]

Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
[Ingestion]

Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
[Inhalation]

Causes respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

Exposure may cause irritation and possible burns.
[Eyes]

Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
[Hazards]

Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground or be moved by ventilation and ignited by heat, pilot lights, other flames and ignition sources at locations distant from material handling point. Never use welding or cutting torch on or near drum (even empty) because product (even just residue) can ignite explosively.
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear chemical goggles and a face shield. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
[Poison Class]

4
[Appearance]

Odorless colorless to white waxy solid.
[Solubility in water]

15 g/L (30 C)
[Density]

1.1 g/cm3
[Usage]

Wetting agent in industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic & food applications, dispersing and solubilizing agent in foods, adjuvant in tablet formation.
[Vapor Density]

>1
[Odor threshold]

Odorless
[Product Name]

Bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate sodium salt
[Synonyms]

1,4-bis(2-Ethylhexyl) sodium sulfosuccinate
bis(2-Ethylhexyl) s sodium sulfosuccinate
bis(2-Ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate sodium salt
Butanedioic acid, sulfo-1,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester, sodium salt
Sobital
Sodium bis(2-ethylhexyl) sulfosuccinate
[CAS]

"CASEN_577-11-7.htm">577-11-7
[Formula]

C20H37NaO7S
[Molecular Weight]

444.55
[EINECS]

209-406-4
[RTECS]

WN0525000
[RTECS Class]

Reproductive Effector; Primary Irritant
[Merck]

12,3460
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

4117588
[Beilstein Reference]

3-04-00-00071
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
[Stability]

Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong acid, strong bases and strong oxidizers.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide.