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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.

    "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"

                                                                               MSDS #: 227.00

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)                                              Revision Date: November 25, 2002







Section 1 鈥? Chemical Product and Company Identification



Cetyl Alcohol

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261

CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300



Section 2 鈥? Composition, Information on Ingredients

Cetyl Alcohol

Synonym: 1-hexadecanol

CAS#: 36653-82-4

Section 3 鈥? Hazards Identification

                                                                                                              FLINN AT-A-GLANCE

White powder or flakes; faint citrus-like odor.

                                                                                                               Health-1

Mildly toxic by ingestion.

                                                                                                               Flammability-1

Body tissue irritant. Avoid all body tissue contact.

                                                                                                               Reactivity-0

                                                                                                               Exposure-1

                                                                                                               Storage-0

                                                                                                             0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard

Section 4 鈥? First Aid Measures

Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.

Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.

External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.

Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.





Section 5 鈥? Fire Fighting Measures

Combustible solid.                                                                                              NFPA CODE

When heated to decomposition, emits acrid smoke and fumes.                                                      None Established

Flash Point: 230 F Upper: 8% Lower: 1% Autoignition Temperature: 483 F

Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE and

SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.



Section 6 鈥? Accidental Release Measures

Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site

after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.







Section 7 鈥? Handling and Storage

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides.

Store in a cool dry place. Use fume hood when heating







Section 8 鈥? Exposure Controls , Personal Protection

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.

Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.









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漏 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.                                                                           Cetyl Alcohol



       "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"

                                                                                                   MSDS #: 227.00

  Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)                                                                Revision Date: November 25, 2002







  Section 9 鈥? Physical and Chemical Properties

   White powder or flakes; faint citrus-like odor.                                           Specific Gravity: 0.82

   Solubility: Partially soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.                             Boiling Point: 180 C

   Formula: CH3(CH2)14CH2OH                                                                  Melting Point: 54-56 C

   Formula Weight: 242.50







  Section 10 鈥? Stability and Reactivity

  Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.

  Shelf life: Indefinite



  Section 11 鈥? Toxicological Information

                                                                                             ORL-RAT LD50: 5 gm/kg

  Acute effects: Irritant

                                                                                             IHL-RAT LC50: N.A.

  Chronic effects: N.A.

                                                                                             SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.

  Target organs: N.A.



  N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.

   Section 12 鈥? Ecological Information

   Data not yet available.



   Section 13 鈥? Disposal Considerations

   Please consult with state and local regulations.

   Flinn Suggested Disposal Method 18b is one option.



   Section 14 鈥? Transport Information

   Shipping Name: Not regulated

   Hazard Class: N/A

   UN Number: N/A

   N/A = Not applicable



   Section 15 鈥? Regulatory Information

   TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (253-149-0).



  Section 16 鈥? Other Information

  Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.

  This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn

  Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating

  thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal

  responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.





            FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.

               "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"









            Flinn Chemical Packaging Prevents Accidents

                                                                                                           flinn@flinnsci.com www.flinnsci.com

                                                                                                               P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510

                                                                                                              (800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436



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