=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:EMERSOL 132 STEARIC ACID;USP FLAKE FORM
NIIN:00-664-3637
MSDS Number: BFKNB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:1600 NORTH BLDG.
City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:93104-1564
Country:US
Info Phone Num:408-435-8700
Emergency Phone Num:408-435-8700
CAGE:0AN91
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:2256 JUNCTION AVE
City:SAN JOSE
State:CA
ZIP:95131
Country:US
Phone:408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0AN91

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:PALMITIC ACID
CAS:57-10-3
RTECS #:RT4550000
Fraction by Wt: 50.0%

Name:STEARIC ACID
CAS:57-11-4
RTECS #:WI2800000
Fraction by Wt: 35.0%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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 Measures  =======================

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.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

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.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

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

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

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

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

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

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

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 and Reactivity Data  =================

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

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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

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