Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid

Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

  • Product name: Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid
  • CBnumber: CB9310467
  • CAS: 27176-87-0
  • EINECS Number: 248-289-4
  • Synonyms: DODECYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID;DBSA

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

  • Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
  • Uses advised against: none

Company Identification

  • Company: Chemicalbook
  • Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
  • Telephone: 010-86108875

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

  • Symbol(GHS)
  • Signal wordDanger
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H302 Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

  • Product name: Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid
  • Synonyms: DODECYLBENZENESULFONIC ACID;DBSA
  • CAS: 27176-87-0
  • EC number: 248-289-4
  • MF: C18H30O3S
  • MW: 326.49

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first-aid measures

General advice
First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

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

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides
Sulfur oxides
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

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

5.4 Further information

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ).
Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

6.4 Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Hygiene measures
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Storage stabilityRecommended storage temperature
2 - 8 °C
Light sensitive.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Ingredients with workplace control parameters

8.2 Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
Skin protection
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: 0,4 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,2 mm
Break through time: 60 min
Material tested: P (KCL 743 / Aldrich Z677388, 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 EC 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.
Body Protection
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
required when vapours/aerosols 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 ABEK
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.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

  • a) Physical stateliquid
  • b) ColorColorless to light yellow
  • c) OdorNo data available
  • d) Melting point/freezing pointNo data available
  • e) Initial boiling point and boiling range82 °C
  • f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
  • g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
  • h) Flash point85 °F
  • i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
  • j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
  • k) pHNo data available
  • l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
    Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
  • m) Water solubility100mg/L at 25℃
  • n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNo data available
  • o) Vapor pressure0Pa at 25℃
  • p) Density0,992 g/mL at 25 °C
  • Relative density1.06 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
  • q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
  • r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
  • s) Explosive propertiesNot classified as explosive.
  • t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
  • Solubilitywater, alcohols, glycol ethers, glycols, esters, ketones, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons: soluble

9.2 Other safety information

No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.

10.2 Chemical stability

Reacts with air to form peroxides.
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Heating.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Oxidizing agents, Acid anhydrides, Aluminum, Halogenated compounds, Acids, Bases

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Mixture Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 928,57 mg/kg (Calculation method)
Symptoms: If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach.
Symptoms: mucosal irritations, Cough, Shortness of breath, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tract
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Remarks: Mixture causes burns.
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Remarks: Mixture causes serious eye damage.
Risk of blindness!
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Mixture may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

11.2 Additional Information

Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.
Central nervous system depression, prolonged or repeated exposure can cause:, Nausea,
Headache, Vomiting, narcosis, Drowsiness, Overexposure may cause mild, reversible liver effects.
Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Components Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 650 mg/kg
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Corrosive
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Corrosive
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
2-Propanol Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 5.840 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - 37,5 mg/l - vapor (OECD Test Guideline 403)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - 12.800 mg/kg
Remarks: (RTECS)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Eye irritation (OECD Test Guideline 405)
Remarks: (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Buehler Test - Guinea pig
Result: negative (OECD Test Guideline 406)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
Result: negative
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Species: Mouse - male and female - Bone marrow
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
This product is or contains a component that is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity based on its IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification.
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation, Oral - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. - Central nervous system
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Acute inhalation toxicity - Central nervous system
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Mixture
No data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.7 Other adverse effects

No data available
Components Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid
No data available
2-Propanol
Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 9.640 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 13.299 mg/l - 48 h and other aquatic Remarks: (IUCLID) invertebrates
Toxicity to algae IC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - > 1.000 mg/l - 72 h
Remarks: (IUCLID)
Toxicity to bacteria EC5 - Pseudomonas putida - 1.050 mg/l - 16 h
Remarks: (Lit.)

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

No data available

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number

ADR/RID: 2924
IMDG: 2924
IATA: 2924

14.2 UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (2-Propanol, Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid) (2-Propanol, Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid)
IMDG: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (2-Propanol, Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid) (2-Propanol, Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid)
IATA: Flammable liquid, corrosive, n.o.s. (2-Propanol, Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid) (2-Propanol, Dodecylbenzenesulphonic acid)

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 3 (8)
IMDG: 3 (8)
IATA: 3 (8)

14.4 Packaging group

ADR/RID: III
IMDG: III
IATA: III

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

Tunnel restriction code : (D/E)
Further information : No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
National legislation
Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the P5c FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances.
Other regulations
Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable.
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of other abbreviations

ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Road
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ASTM -American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen,Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN - Standard of the German Institute forStandardisation
DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS -Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx -Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
GHS - Globally HarmonizedSystem
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research onCancer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - InternationalMaritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL - IndustrialSafety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation for Standardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
n.o.s. -Not Otherwise Specified
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect LoadingRate
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
OECD - Organization for EconomicCo-operation and Development
OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and PollutionPrevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - PhilippinesInventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) StructureActivity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the EuropeanParliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation andRestriction of Chemicals
RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Rail
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS -Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TECI - ThailandExisting Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport ofDangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
Disclaimer:

The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.

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