**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 143-19-1 |Sodium oleate | 65-90 | 205-591-0 |
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Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
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:
No information regarding skin irritation and other potential effects
was found.
Ingestion:
Ingestion may cause mild irritation of the mouth.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of dust causes irritation of the nose and throat,
coughing and sneezing.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** 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:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
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 fog, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or regular 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. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid breathing
dust.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Refrigerate upon arrival below
4C/39F.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 143-19-1:
CAS# 408-35-5:
CAS# 822-16-2:
Belgium - TWA: (listed as stearates): 10 mg/m3 VLE
Malaysia: (listed as stearates): 10 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: (listed as stearates): 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED (not including
stearates of toxic metals)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Powder
Color: white to pale yellow
Odor: slight tallow-like odor
pH: sltly akaline due to hydrolysi
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 232-235 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Partially soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C18H33O2Na
Molecular Weight: 304.44
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic fumes of sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 143-19-1: RK1200000
CAS# 408-35-5: RT4945000
CAS# 822-16-2: WI4725000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium oleate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Hexadecanoic acid, sodium salt -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Sodium stearate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
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
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing group:
**** 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# 143-19-1: 2
CAS# 408-35-5: 1
CAS# 822-16-2: 2
Canada
CAS# 143-19-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 408-35-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 822-16-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 143-19-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 408-35-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 822-16-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 143-19-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 408-35-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 822-16-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #3 Date: 7/14/2003
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