Name:
Stearic acid 97+%(gc)
Synonym:
Octadecanoic aci
CAS:
57-11-4
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Stearic acid 97+%(gc)
Synonym:Octadecanoic aci
Synonym:Octadecanoic aci
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 57-11-4 | Stearic Acid , 97+%(GC) | 97+% | 200-313-4 |
| Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: slight tallow-like odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 174 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 361 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 67 - 69 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 395 deg C ( 743.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 196 deg C ( 384.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: slightly soluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density: .8450g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C18H36O2
Molecular Weight: 284.47
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 57-11-4: WI2800000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 57-11-4: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >5 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Stearic Acid , 97+%(GC) - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 57-11-4: WI2800000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 57-11-4: Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >5 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Stearic Acid , 97+%(GC) - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Dangerous Goods Code:
UN Number:
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 57-11-4: 0
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 57-11-4 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 57-11-4 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 57-11-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
