STEARIC ACID | ICSC: 0568 (November 1997) |
Octadecanoic acid 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid Cetylacetic acid |
CAS #: 57-11-4 |
EC Number: 200-313-4 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Use local exhaust. | Fresh air, rest. | |
Skin | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. | |
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. | Rinse mouth. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Well closed. | |
PACKAGING | |
STEARIC ACID | ICSC: 0568 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: CH3(CH2)16COOH / C18H36O2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: (inhalable fraction): 10 mg/m3, as TWA; (respirable fraction): 3 mg/m3, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations STEARIC ACID (JECFA Evaluation)