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PALMITIC ACID
ICSC: 0530
Peer-Review Status: 04.11.1997 Validated
Hexadecanoic acid
1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid
Cetylic acid 
CAS #: 57-10-3 RTECS #: RT4550000
EINECS #: 200-312-9
 		    Formula: C16H32O2
Molecular mass: 256.5

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.  NO open flames.  Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!   
Inhalation   Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin      
Eyes   Wear safety spectacles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.   

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.   
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Separated from bases, oxidants and reducing agents. Well closed. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS. 

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with bases, oxidants and reducing agents. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (NOT-ESTABLISHED):. 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 351-352°C
Melting point: 63°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.85
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 154°C: 133
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.31   		 

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated.
Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       PALMITIC ACID (JECFA Evaluation)