Kao Corporation
GLOBAL PRODUCT STRATEGY SAFETY SUMMARYEMAL 2F PASTEThis document is a high-level summary intended to provide the general public with anoverview of product safety for this substance. It is not intended to replace the Safety Data
Sheet, which is available from suppliers and should be referred to for full details ofrecommended safety procedures for each type of use. It is not intended to replace orsupersede manufacturer’s instructions and warnings for their consumer products containing
this substance.

1. Substance Identity
Brand Name: EMAL 2F PASTEChemical Name: Sodium lauryl sulfate
CAS Number: 151-21-3

2. Uses and Applications

EMAL 2F PASTE is an anionic surfactant of vegetable origin. It is commonly found inwashing and cleaning products, air fresheners, cosmetic products, polishes,
construction chemicals, fuels, fertilizers, textile articles, coatings and inks, watertreatment, pest control and plant protection products. Furthermore, it is used inlubricants and greases and as solvent or adhesive in a wide variety of applications.

3. Physical/chemical properties
EMAL 2F PASTE has no identified physicochemical hazards.
Property

Value

Physical state

Viscous liquid

ColourLight yellow clearOdour

Slightly characteristic odourpH

7.5 (4% solution)

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1.0419 g/mL （30 ℃）（86 ℉）
1.0364 g/mL （40 ℃）（104 ℉）

Density

1.0314 g/mL （50 ℃）（122 ℉）
305 mPa･s （30 ℃）（86 ℉）
143 mPa･s （40 ℃）（104 ℉）

Viscosity

63 mPa･s （50 ℃）（122 ℉）
Melting point
Boiling point
Flash point
Flammability
Explosive properties
Self – ignition temperature
Vapour pressure
Water solubilityOctanol-water partition coefficient (log Kow)

No information available
No information available
Not applicable
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
SolubleNo information available

4. Human Health Safety Assessment
Undiluted substance causes skin irritation and serious eye damage. The repeated exposureof EMAL 2F PASTE does not cause any toxic effects
Effect assessment

ResultAcute toxicity
Oral / dermal
Irritation / corrosion
Skin / eye

Based on the available data not considered to beacutely toxic by the oral / dermal exposure.
Undiluted substance causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye damage
Based on the available data, not considered to cause
allergic skin reaction.
Based on the available data, not considered to cause
damage to organs through prolonged or repeated oral
exposure.
Based on the available data, not considered to cause
genetic defects.
Based on the available data, not considered to cause
cancer.
Based on the available data, not considered to bedamaging to fertility or the unborn child.

Sensitization
Toxicity after repeated exposure
Mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Toxicity for reproduction

5. Environmental Safety AssessmentBased on the available data, EMAL 2F PASTE could cause toxicity to aquatic organisms andharmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. However, EMAL 2F PASTE is unlikely to2 of 5

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persist in the environment because of showing the readily biodegradation. EMAL 2F PASTE
is unlikely to cause bioaccumulation by the food chain, because EMAL 2F PASTE is not
PBT/ vPvB.
Effect assessment

ResultBased on the available data, likely to cause toxicity toAquatic toxicity
aquatic organism and harmful to aquatic life with long lasting
effects
Biodegradation
Readily biodegradable
Not persistent in the environment, not bioaccumulating in
PBT/ vPvB conclusion*organisms and not toxic nor very persistent and very
bioaccumulating*PBT=Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB=Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

6. Exposure potential
Consumer
Consumer will come in contact with the substance in preparations like e.g. washing andcleaning products, air fresheners, cosmetic products, polishes, fertilizers, textile articles,
coatings and inks. The concentration of the substance in these applications is below thelevel which would give rise to concern. When used as recommended all uses do not pose arisk for consumer. Nevertheless, consumer should always read product information before
use and follow the label/ use instructions.
WorkerExposure can occur either in EMAL 2F PASTE manufacturing facility or in the various
industrial facilities that use EMAL 2F PASTE. Those working with EMAL 2F PASTE inindustrial operations could be exposed during maintenance, sampling, testing, or otherprocedures. Only qualified and trained workers handle the neat substance. Each
manufacturing facility offers a thorough training program for employees and appropriate work
processes, as well as safety equipment (goggles and gloves) in place to limit unnecessaryexposure. Safety showers and eye-wash stations are accessible nearby. Workers have been
trained to follow the safety measures in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Environment
Due to its divers application releases of EMAL 2F PASTE to waste water treatment plants
may occur at production and industrial handling sites (preparation, handling, storage ofsubstance) as well as from consumer households, for example through washing andcleaning products. However, as demonstrated in the hazard assessment, EMAL 2F PASTE
is considered to be readily biodegradable and is therefore removed from waste water during
waste water treatment processes. Remaining insignificant amounts reaching surface waters
are rapidly removed by biological degradation processes. Hence, exposure of aquaticorganisms for a prolonged time period is unlikely. Further, the substance is not expected toaccumulate in the food chain. Nevertheless, an exposure assessment for all identified uses
was conducted which resulted in a negligible risk for the environment. Consequently, allidentified uses of the substance are considered to be safe for the environment.

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7. Risk management recommendations
When you use the substance, make sure to be measured the adequate ventilation. Always
wear appropriate eye protection equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke where the substanceis handled, processed or stored. Wash hands and skin after contact with the substance.
Wash hands and skin with a large amounts of water and soap, when the substance attaches
to skin (or hair), take off the contaminated clothes. When it causes your skin irritation, seek
medical advice/attention. If the substance gets into your eyes, rinse your eyes thoroughly forseveral minutes. If you wear contact lens, and you can take it off easily, take it off andcontinue to rinse your eyes. Contact to a doctor immediately.
Waste water containing the substance must be passed the waste water treatment plants inorder to remove the substance. No specific measures are needed, because it is notexpected to be released into the air.

8. Regulatory information / Classification and labelling
Under GHS substances are classified according to their physical, health, and environmental
hazards. The hazards are communicated via specific labels and the Safety Data Sheet. GHS
attempts to standardize hazard communication so that the intended audience (workers,consumers, transport workers, and emergency responders) can better understand thehazards of the chemicals in use.
Labeling according to UN GHS
UN GHS is the basis for country specific GHS labeling.
EMAL 2F PASTE may be assigned to following GHS classification.

Classification and Labeling Information
Skin Irrit. 2Eye Dam. 1
Aquatic Acute 2
Aquatic Chronic 3
Hazard Statements:
H315: Causes skin irritation
H318: Causes serious eye damage
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Signal WordDanger
The laws of manufacturing, sale, transport, use and disposal are different among countries
or areas. Details are referred to Safety Data Sheet provided by the supplier.
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9. Conclusion
Though EMAL 2F PASTE is suggested to cause a toxicity to aquatic organisms and harmful
to aquatic life with long lasting effects, there is no concern to the environmental organisms
due to the rapid biodegradation of EMAL 2F PASTE. In the PBT/vPvB assessments for
EMAL 2F PASTE, the substance is not PBT/vPvB. Contact with the undiluted EMAL 2F
PASTE may cause irritation to the skin and serious damage to the eyes. When handling thesubstance, workers should follow the standard safety measures and refer to the Safety Data
Sheet. Consumers will usually not come into contact with the substance bulk and thesubstance is used diluted products, therefore, it is considered that EMAL 2F PASTE gives
rise no hazardous effects to human health.

10. Contact information within company
For further information on this substance or product safety summaries in general, pleasecontact:
Name

Kao Corporation, Global Chemical Business

Telephone number+81-3-5630-7700

Fax number+81-3-5630-7889

E-mail address
chemical@kao.co.jp
Additional information can be found at the International Council of Chemical Associations
portal, found at http://www.icca-chem.org/en/Home/ICCA-initiatives/global-product-strategy/.

11. GlossaryAcute Toxicity

Adverse effects that result from a single exposure

Biodegradation

Biological degradation of a substance in environments

Bioaccumulation

Accumulation of substances in environments

Carcinogenicity
Toxicity after
repeated exposure

Action influence to cause a cancer
Adverse effects that result from repeated exposure

HazardGlobally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling ofChemicals
Hazardous property for human health or environments

Mutagenicity
Toxicity forreproduction
Sensitization

Effects to induce gene mutations
Adverse effects for teratogenicity, embryotoxicity, andreproductivity
Inducibility of allergy

GHS

12. Date of issue
December 21, 2017

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