Castor oil, sulfated

Agent Name
Castor oil, sulfated
Alternative Name
Turkey-Red Oil
CAS Number
8002-33-3
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Aquasol; Red oil; Sulfated castor oil; Sulfonated castor oil; Turkey red oil; Turkey-red oil; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Clear viscous liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Formerly registered in the US for use as a disinfectant; [NPIRS] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used in textile finishing (cotton and linen) and dyeing; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Castor oil."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

NFPA
must be preheated

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