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Material Safety Data Sheet
Cetearyl Alcohol
Last Revised: 7/30/05
1. Product Identification 8. First Aid Measures
Product Name: Cetearyl Alcohol Eyes: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If
INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol irritation persists, seek medical aid.
Chem. N.: No data Skin: Flush with water, and then wash area with mild soap and water.
Ingredient(s) & CAS Number(s): 8005-44-5 Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped administer
Ingredient(s) & EINECS Number(s): No data artificial respiration or oxygen.
Ingestion: No data
Physician鈥檚 Note: No data
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Melting Point: 110-120掳F
9. Fire Fighting Measures
Boiling Point: 628-662掳F
Evaporation Rate: N/A Flash Point: 325掳F
Specific Gravity: 0.82 @ 120掳F Auto-ignition Temp: No data
Solubility in Water: Insoluble Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical,
pH Value: No data foam
Appearance & Odor: White solid at room temperature, Colorless Fire Fighting Procedures: Cool exposed equipment with water
liquid when melted. Sweet odor spray. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn if fighting fires in
confined spaces.
3. Stability and Reactivity Fire and Explosion Hazards: None expected
Chemical Stability: Stable
10. Toxicological Information
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers, inorganic acids, halogens
Hazardous Decomposition: None Acute Oral LD50: No data
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur Dermal and Eye Irritation Test: No data
Carcinogenicity: No data
4. Handling and Storage Mutagenicity: No data
Carbon steel 鈥? if moisture control is suitable 鈥? recommend baked
11. Disposal Considerations
phenolic coating.
5. Accidental Release Measures May be picked up mechanically or with a solid absorbent and sent to an
approved landfill in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Eliminate any open flames. Material will solidify (freeze) at ambient
temperatures and can be picked up mechanically.
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection: If needed, NIOSH approved organic vapor
respirators should be worn.
Eye Protection: Goggles
Protective Clothing: Rubber or other impervious material gloves,
impervious clothing as needed to avoid skin contact.
Engineering Controls: No data
Other Protective Measures: Good manufacturing practices.
7. Hazards Identification
General: Not considered to be hazardous. Moderately irritating to the
eyes with liquid contact, frequent or prolonged contact may cause irritation
and dermatitis to skin.
Inhalation: No data
Eye Contact: No data
Skin Contact: No data
Ingestion: No data
Exposure Guidelines: No data
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
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