Material Safety Data Sheet Linear Alkyl Benzene: 1. Chemical Product and Company Information

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 2

Page |1

Material Safety Data Sheet

Linear Alkyl Benzene


1. Chemical Product and Company Information :
Trade name: Linear Alkyl Benzene.
Synonyms: Benzene C10-C13 alkyl Derivatives / LAB
CAS Number : 67774-74-7
Manufacture : SEEF LIMITED QATAR
P.O.Box# 50077 - Mesaieed , Qatar
Tel.: +974-44223562 - Fax: +974-40139525
www.seef.com.qa
2. Hazard Identification:
Health Hazard:
NFPA Rating: 1 HMIS Rating: 1
Flammability Hazard:
NFPA Rating: 1 HMIS Rating: 1
Reactivity Hazard:
NFPA Rating: 0 HMIS Rating: 0
Environmental Hazard:
Not applicable.
3. First Aid:
Eye: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin: Wash the skin with soap and water, If irritation persists get medical
attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and train people give CPR, get Medical attention
if required.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, Get Medical attention.
4. Fire fighting measures:
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry Chemical powder and foam.
Fire Data: Flash point 130 oC
Combustible products: CO and CO2
5. Accidental release measures:
Person-related safety precautions Wear protective clothing and equipment.
Isolate hazard area. Evacuate all unauthorized personnel not participating in
rescue operations from the area. Avoid entry into danger area. Remove all
possible sources of ignition. Stop traffic and switch off the motors of the engines.
Do not smoke and do not handle with naked flame. Use explosion-proof lamps
and non-sparking tools. Avoid contact with the substance.
Precautions for protection of the environment: Prevent from further leaks of
substance. Dike flow of spilled material using soil or sandbags to minimize
Page |2

contamination of drains, surface and ground waters. If Linear Alkyl Benzene has
flowed into drains, ponds or sewage systems, inform appropriate authority.
Recommended methods for cleaning and disposal: Soak up residues with non-
combustible absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite) and forward for
disposal in closed containers. Dispose off under valid legal waste regulations.
6. Handling and storage:
Handling in accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures, since
empty containers contain residue, follow all hazard warning and
precautions.
Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated area. Store separately from
combustible, organic and oxidizable materials.
7. Exposure control:
Personal protective equipment (PPE) for the protection of eyes, hands and skin
corresponding with the performed labor has to be kept at disposition for the
employees. All PPE have to be kept in disposable state and the damaged or
contaminated equipment has to be replaced immediately.
Eye: Use chemical safety goggles.
Skin: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves and coveralls.
Respiratory protection: If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not
feasible, wear a supplied air, full-face piece respirator, airline hood, or full face piece
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Environmental exposure controls: Proceed in accordance with valid air and water
legislative regulations.
8. Physical and chemical properties:
Physical State: Liquid Appearance: Colorless
Odor: Odorless pH: Not Applicable
Boiling Range: 270 320 oC Flash Pint: 130 oC
Flammability: Not Available Explosive properties: Not Applicable
Oxidizing properties: Not Available Freezing Point: 4 oC
Vapor pressure mm Hg @ 20 oC: <0.1 Water Solubility: Negligible
Viscosity: 5- 10 cps @ 20 oC Vapor Density: 8.4
Specific Gravity: 0.86
9. Stability and reactivity:
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizers and No dangerous polymerization.
10. Disposal:
Waste can be incinerated under controlled conditions or land filled according to official
regulations.

This information contained herein has been compiled from sources considered by SEEF Limited to be
dependable and is accurate to the best of the companys knowledge. The information relates to the specific
products designated herein, and doses not relate to use in combination with any other material of any other
process. SEEF Limited disclaims any liability for injury to the recipient or third persons or for any damage
to any property resulting on misuses of the controlled product.

You might also like