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

MSDS NAME:STEARIC ACID
NIIN:00-664-3637
MSDS Number: BFKMX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CORP
Emergency Phone Num:(812)235-8035
CAGE:23894
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CONTINENTAL CHEM CORP
Address:1330 BEECH STREET
Box:City:TERRE HAUTE
State:IN
Country:US
CAGE:23894

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

Name:STEARIC ACID; CAS #57-11-4
CAS:57-11-4
RTECS #:WI2800000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

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

Effects of Overexposure:NOT NOTED BY THE MFR.HOWEVER,MAY CAUSE EYE
    IRRITATION AND SKIN IRRITATION ON CONTACT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:190C/374F-OC
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEM,WATER SPRAY,FOAM,WATERFOG,SAND/EARTH
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSE IT EMITS ACRID
    SMOKE & FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATL. ELIMINATE IGNITION
    SOURCES. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY. SM DRY SPILL: SHOVEL INTO CONT &
    COVER. SM LIQ SPILL: ABSORB W. SAND,EARTH,OTHER ABSORB MATL. LG
    SPILL: DIKE,DILUTE H*20

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM EXCESSIVE (150F) STORAGE TEMP.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIRATOR IF NECESSARY
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE APRON RECOMMENDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS NOT DATED

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:600F
Spec Gravity:0.875
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:MILD-TYPICALLY FATTY WHITE TO LT TAN,POWDR/FLAKES.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSE,IT EMITS
    CO,CO*2,ACRID SMOKE/FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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