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Material Safety Data Sheet
Cetyl Alcohol
Last Revised: 7/25/05
Skin Contact: Unlikely to cause skin irritation or injury.
1. Product Identification
Ingestion: Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal
Product Name: Cetyl Alcohol handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts
INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol may be harmful.
Chem. N.: No data
Ingredient(s) & CAS Number(s): Cetyl Alcohol, 36653-82-4
8. First Aid Measures
Ingredient(s) & EINECS Number(s): No data
Eyes: If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and
2. Physical and Chemical Properties into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water while holding eyelids apart. If
symptoms persist or there is any visual difficulty, seek medical attention.
Melting Point: No data Skin: First aid is not normally required. However, it is recommended
Boiling Point: Not applicable that exposed areas be cleaned by washing with soap and water.
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Inhalation: If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure
Specific Gravity: .815 @ 104.00 F and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is
Solubility in Water: No data difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate
pH Value: Not applicable medical attention.
Appearance & Odor: L color 5Y, 0.5 R Max, flakes Ingestion: Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or
unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side
3. Stability and Reactivity with head down. Contact a physician, medical facility or poison control
center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave
Chemical Stability: Stable individual unattended.
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with: strong oxidizing agents. Physician鈥檚 Note: Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or
Hazardous Decomposition: May form: carbon dioxide and carbon organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: lung (for
monoxide. example, asthma-like conditions).
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
9. Fire Fighting Measures
4. Handling and Storage
Flash Point: >200.0F (93.3C) PMCC
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since
Auto-ignition Temp: No data
emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all
Extinguishing Media: Alcohol foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, dry
hazard precautions given in this data sheet must be observed.
chemical
Fire Fighting Procedures: Water or foam may cause frothing which
5. Accidental Release Measures can be violent and possible endanger the life of the firefighter. Wear a self-
contained breathing apparatus with a full face piece operated in the positive
Small spill: sweep up material for disposal or recovery pressure demand mode with appropriate turn out gear and chemical resistant
Large spill: Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of personal protective equipment. Refer to the personal protective equipment
spill to clean up any residual material. section of this MSDS.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: No special fire hazards are known to
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection be associated with this product.
Respiratory Protection: Not required under normal conditions of use. 10. Toxicological Information
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA
regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type Acute Oral LD50: No data
safety glasses. Consult your safety representative. Dermal and Eye Irritation Test: No data
Protective Clothing: Wear resistant gloves (consult your safety Carcinogenicity: No data
equipment supplier). Wear normal work clothing covering arms and legs. Mutagenicity: No data
Engineering Controls: Not required under normal conditions of use.
Other Protective Measures: No data
11. Disposal Considerations
7. Hazards Identification Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal
regulations.
General: Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through
breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may
include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), irritation
(nose, throat, airways).
Inhalation: This material is a dust or may produce dust.
Eye Contact: Unlikely to cause eye irritation or injury.
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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