Product ID:EMERSOL 132 STEARIC ACID;USP FLAKE FORM
MSDS Date:01/09/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-664-3637
MSDS Number: BFKNB

VAN WATERS AND ROGERS

1600 NORTH BLDG.
SEATTLE, WA 93104-1564
US

Emergency Phone: 408-435-8700

Info Phone: 408-435-8700

Cage: 0AN91

VAN WATERS AND ROGERS

SAN JOSE, CA 95131 US

Telephone: 408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 0AN91

PALMITIC ACID

CAS: 57-10-3

RTECS: RT4550000

Fraction By Weight: 50.0%

STEARIC ACID

CAS: 57-11-4

RTECS: WI2800000

Fraction By Weight: 35.0%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RATS LD50 >10G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION PER MSDS; MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT,AVOID
INHALATION OF FLAKES OR DUST.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE & SKIN IRRITANT
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:>350F,>177C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:743F
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STEARIC ACID IS A FLAMMABLE DUST.IN
CONFINED SPACE,IT MAY EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY WELL VENTED LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM HEAT,SHOCK,FRICTION. KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE & SKIN CONTACT

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>700F,>371C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:127F,53C
Vapor Pres:1.0
Spec Gravity:0.849
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NIL
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,WAXY FLAKES OR POWDER WITH A FATTY ACID ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS ,ACIDS AND ALKALIES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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