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PRODUCT: Linear Alkyl benzene Personal Protection K
Sulphonic Acid
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Contact Information:
Product Name: Linear Alkyl benzene Sulphonic Head Office
Acid (Acid Slurry) Khurana Oleo Chemicals
Regd. office: MRZ Honda Building
CAS # 68584-22-5 G.T Road, Ram Talai, AMRITSAR(Punjab)
Ph. : 0183-2702204, 2702396
Chemical Name: Linear Alkyl benzene E-Mail : khuranagroup@hotmail.com
Sulphonic Acid Website : www.khuranaindustries.com
Manufacturing Site
KOC Unit-I
Abbreviated: LABSA Khurana Oleo Chemicals, Nalagarh-Ropar Road,
Vill.-Maganpura, Teh.- Nalagarh ,Distt.- Solan
Chemical Formula: CnH2n+1SO3H
Himachal Pradesh-174 101.
Phone No. 01795-265985 ,2702204, 09218465884
KOC Unit-II
Village Tahilwala P.O. Manpura Tehsil Nalagarh
Distt. Solan [H.P.]
Phone No. 08091025100
Email: kocnalagarh@gmail.com
sales@khuranaindustries.com

Section 2: Composition and Identification on Ingredient

Chemical Identity CAS No. % by Weight % by Weight
Linear Alkyl benzene Sulphonic Acid 68584-22-5 90±0.5 96±0.5
LAB 68648-87-3 1.0 Max. 1.5 Max.
Sulphuric Acid 7664-93-9 6.0 Max 2.0 Max

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Health Rating : Harmful if ingested. This is corrosive in nature.
Flammability Rating : Slight
Reactivity Rating : Slight
Contact Rating : Contact with eyes may cause corrosive injury unless washed out
Immediately. With skin may cause burns, If swallowed it is irritating to
The mucous.
Storage : General
Potential Acute Health Effect: Contact with eyes can cause severe irritation. If not washed out promptly,
will injure the tissue, and permanent damage may result.

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 Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes, while holding eyelids
open. Seek medical attention at once.
Skin: For skin contact flush with large amount of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention
Immediately take off all contaminated clothing and wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Inhalation: If symptoms are experienced, remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air
Ingestion: If the material is swallowed, get immediate medical attention
*In all of the above cases, get a doctor to check the affected person.

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product: Non-Flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not Applicable.
Flash Point: >200Deg. C
Means of extinction: Use water spray, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, or Alcohol Foam. Use Water to
keep fire-exposed container cool.
Personnel: Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including self contained breathing
equipment.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Engineering Controls: Ventilation of workplace.
Leak-And-Spill Procedures: Do not touch spilled material. Prevent material from entering sewerage.
Contain spill with earth or sand. Spillage can also be washed away with copious water, taking this water
to Effluent Treatment Plant.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling Containers: Protect containers against physical damage / direct sunlight / water/Direct Fire.
Storage Conditions of Containers: Use leak-proof Drums. Store in dry locations, at ambient
temperature away from direct sunlight.
If stored in storage tank, it should have arrangement for circulation of the mass.

Section 8: Exposure control/Personal Protection

Respiration: Air respirator
Eyes: Goggles
Feet: Safety Shoes/Gum Boots.
Body: Aprons, PVC Suits.
Skin: Rubber Gloves
Hygiene precautions: Remove contaminated clothing and wash hands.

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 Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State and Appearance Honey Brown Viscous Liquid Honey Brown Viscous Liquid
Odor Characteristic odor Characteristic odor
Colour 40 Klett 40 Klett
Boiling Point 300°C at 760 mm 300° C at 760 mm
Melting Point 10°C 10°C
Decomposition temperature None None
Specific Gravity 1.04 to 1.07 gm/cc 1.02 to 1.05 gm/cc
Volatility % 3 max 1 Max
Solubility in water Soluble Soluble

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data

Chemical Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions.
Incompatibility with other Substances: Galvanized steel, Aluminum & Copper Alloys, Bases, Water
Reactivity and under what conditions: Normal Condition.
Hazardous Decomposition: Oxides of Sulfur & Carbon.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Toxicity: Non toxic
Skin contact: Irritation & burning sensation.
Inhalation acute: Only possible as an aerosol. Irritation to nose, throat & respiratory passages.
Skin absorption: Irritation & burning sensation.
Inhalation Chronic: Not available.
Eye contact: Severe irritation & may cause irreversible damage to the eyes.
Ingestion: Information not available.
Effect of Acute and Chronic Exposure to Material: The extensive use of LABSA in industry has not
been accompanied by any reports of injury.
Irritancy of material: Irritant
Carcinogenicity, Reproductive Effects, Terratogenicity, Mutagen city: None reported

Section 12: Ecological Information

The product should not get into water without treatment. Dissolved in water, the material is easily bio
degradable (90 %) and will not cause any disturbance in waste water treatment plants.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Leak-and-spill procedures: It can be collected, cleaned up and stored in closed containers.
Disposal: This material is not hazardous material can be washed off with water jet.

Section 14: Transport Information

Un Classification number : 2586
Name of delivering Product : Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonate (HLAS/LABS)
BY SEA (IMO/IMDG):
Class : 8 Page 8105 packing Group III Label : of class 8 -model H
MARPOL Annex II: Cat.C -Alkylbenzenesulphonic acid
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BY ROAD (ADR) : Class 8, 34 degrees C
Indentification number on the plate : 80/2586
Packing group III label 8
BY RAIL (RID) : Class 8; 34 degrees C
Identification number on the plate : 80/2586
Packing group III Label 8
BY AIR (ICAO/IATA) Class 8

REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification and Labelling

PROVISIONAL
Symbols of hazard

Risk phrases :
R22 – Harmful if swallowed
R34 – Causes burns

SAFETY ADVICES:
S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical help.
S28 – after contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

Section 15: Other Regulatory Information

According to the data available, the product is not regulated product. However, one should observe
prescribed Federal, State and Local measures while dealing with chemicals.

Section 16: Other Information

The information presented here pertains only to the product when stored in a condition, as prescribed
above. The information is given in good faith & based on our knowledge of this product at the time of
publication, but no warranty, express or implied, is made. It is the sole responsibility of the user to take all
precautions required in handling the product. Information is not exhaustive.

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