EMS CATALOG NO: 13255
EMS PRODUCT: (DGD) Diethylene
Glycol Distearate
DATE: 06/24/2001
PAGE NUMBER: One of 3
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: (DGD) Diethylene Glycol Distearate
FORMULA: Reaction of diethylene glycol and stearic acid
CAS #: 106-11-6
HMIS RATING: Health=1 Flammability=1 Reactivity=0
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PHYSICAL DATA
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BOILING POINT,oC: N/A MELTING POINT, oC: 47-52
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): N/A SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Dispersible
SPECIFIC GRAVITY(H2O=1 EVAPORATION RATE
@25oC: 0.96 (Butyl Acetate=1): <1
VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A APPEARANCE & ODOR: White beads,
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): N/A mild fatty odor
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT
(Method Used): 168oC (COC)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
LEL UEL: Not Established
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CO2, foam, dry chemical, water spray
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Treat as hot oil/fat. If water must be used, use a fog nozzle to
avoid spattering of hot material and spread of burning liquid.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
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REACTIVITY DATA
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STABLE: Yes
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A
INCOMPATIBILITIES: Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, acids
and alkalis.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
May release CO, CO2, and other unidentified products on contact.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A
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SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Contain spill by sweeping and shovel up for disposal as solid waste.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS:
Incinerate or landfill, as permitted by Federal, State and local laws.
Catalog # 13255 (DG D) 2
Diethylene Glycol Distearate
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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ORAL LD50 (Species): >5000 mg/kg (rats) - nontoxic
EYE IRRITATION (Rabbit): Mild irritant
SKIN IRRITATION (Rabbit): Non-irritant
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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID INFORMATION
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INGESTION: No special needs are anticipated.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water.
SKIN CONTACT: No special needs are anticipated.
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SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
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RESPIRATORY: No special protection is required.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: Central ventilation recommended.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye bath.
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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR HANDLING & STORING:
To maintain product quality, do not store in heat or direct sunlight.
Catalog # 13255 (DG D) 3
Diethylene Glycol Distearate
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