Product name: Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Synonyms: Sarcosine, N-lauroyl-, sodium salt; N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt
Chemical Formula: C15H28NO3Na
CAS Number: 137-16-6
Recommended use: Personal care products, cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, cleansing agents
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Classification: Eye Irritation (Category 2A, H319)
Signal Word: Warning
Pictogram: Exclamation mark (GHS07)
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation; May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection; Wash hands thoroughly after handling; Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eyes, ingestion
Potential Health Effects: Irritation of eyes, redness, tearing; Irritation to skin with prolonged exposure; Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset
Other Hazards: Not classified as a carcinogen, mutagen, or reproductive toxin; Does not contain any substances of very high concern under REACH
Substance: Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Concentration: 28-35% (in standard commercial solutions), pure substance available
Chemical Name: N-Lauroylsarcosine sodium salt
CAS Number: 137-16-6
Other components: Water (for liquid forms), potential trace impurities below reportable thresholds
Impurities: Not expected to contribute to the overall classification of the mixture
Inhalation: Move to fresh air; seek medical advice if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing; rinse skin with plenty of water; use soap if available; seek medical attention if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Immediately rinse with water for 15 minutes, lifting eyelids to ensure thorough flushing; remove contact lenses if possible; seek prompt medical advice
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person; do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional; seek medical attention
Symptoms: Redness, pain, irritation, watering eyes, mild gastrointestinal discomfort
Advice for Physicians: Treat symptomatically based on clinical judgment
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water mist, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam
Specific Hazards: Combustion produces carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and possibly small amounts of sodium oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Hazardous Combustion Products: Irritant fumes and gases; possible release of toxic decomposition byproducts
Advice: Prevent run-off of fire-fighting media from entering waterways or drains; remain upwind from the fire source
Personal Precautions: Wear suitable personal protective equipment such as gloves and goggles; avoid contact with eyes and skin; ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release into drains, surface water, or soil; contain spill with absorbent materials such as sand or earth
Spill Cleanup Methods: For small spills, use absorbent material and collect in a suitable, labelled container for disposal; for large spills, dike far ahead for later disposal, use mechanical means to prevent further spread
Disposal: Dispose collected material in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Decontamination: Wash spill area thoroughly with detergent and water to remove residue
Safe Handling: Avoid breathing dust, fumes, or vapors; avoid contact with skin and eyes; wash hands after handling; keep container tightly closed when not in use
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible substances such as strong acids and oxidizing agents
Packaging Materials: Use containers that are compatible with a surfactant-type material; keep in properly labelled containers
Special Precautions: Prevent formation of dust or aerosols in workplace environments; provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at points of emission
Restrictions: Keep out of reach of children; restricted for use in food or pharmaceutical applications unless specifically approved
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific limits established; handle with good industrial hygiene practices
Engineering Controls: Use with adequate ventilation; use local exhaust ventilation at points of emission or handling
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Appearance: White to off-white powder or clear to pale yellow viscous liquid (depends on formulation)
Odor: Characteristic soapy or fatty odor
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: 7.5-8.5 (10% aqueous solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 180 - 182°C (pure compound)
Boiling Point/Range: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: >100°C (closed cup, for solutions)
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Not flammable under normal use
Vapor Pressure: <0.01 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: Not determined
Relative Density: 1.1–1.2 (g/cm³, for solution)
Solubility: Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol
Partition Coefficient n-octanol/water: Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not self-igniting
Decomposition Temperature: >180°C
Viscosity: Viscous liquid form; flow properties depend on concentration
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal processing conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to heat, sunlight, strong acids, oxidizing materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may yield carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sodium oxides
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity:
Aquatic Toxicity: LC50 (Fish, 96hr): ~30 mg/L; EC50 (Daphnia, 48hr): ~ 29 mg/L
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable; passes OECD 301B biodegradability test
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low; estimated Log Pow indicates unlikely to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: High mobility in soil due to hydrophilic nature
Other Adverse Effects: Does not contain substances recognized as ozone-depleting; no significant photochemical ozone creation potential
Waste Treatment Methods: Product waste can be treated as non-hazardous chemical waste; consult local, regional, or national regulations
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Thoroughly rinse and reuse or dispose of containers as required by local authorities
Special Precautions: Prevent release to waterways or sewer systems; do not incinerate closed containers
Recycling: Encourage recycling of packaging where permitted
Landfill Suitability: Approved landfill disposal for residues in accordance with regulations; avoid landfill of concentrated product whenever possible
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods under UN transport regulations
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as a marine pollutant
Special Precautions for User: Ensure containers remain tightly closed and protected from physical damage during transport; transport in compliance with local regulations
Other Transport Information: No special restrictions for road, rail, air, or sea transport
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations: Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is listed on TSCA (USA); REACH registered substance (EU); DSL/NDSL (Canada)
Labelling Requirements: Requires hazard statement for serious eye irritation in accordance with GHS
Product Use Restrictions: Intended for use in industrial, professional, or consumer products; not for food or pharmaceutical use unless officially approved
Other Regulatory Listings: Not listed as carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicant; not subject to the major accident hazards regulations in the EU
Chemical Safety Assessment: Completed for EU-REACH registration; complies with applicable national and international workplace safety laws
SARA Title III Sections 302/311/312/313 (USA): Not subject to reporting requirements
California Prop 65: Not listed as a chemical known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm
