Updated June 14, 2007
CETYL ALCOHOL
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact : Not an eye irritant.
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Skin Contact: Not a skin irritant.
Product Name: cetyl alcohol Skin Absorption: None detected.
I NCI Name: cetyl alcohol I ngestion: No specific hazards known; but when gastrointestinal
Synonyms: 1-hexadecanol, hexadecyl alcohol symptoms occur seek medical attention
CAS Number: 36653-82-4
EI NECS Number:253-149-0 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
Origin: synthetic
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.
54oC (129oF)
Melting Point: I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
179oC (354oF)
Boiling Point: difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Vapor Pressure, mmHg: not applicable I ngestion: Give one or two glasses of water to drink. If
Vapor Density, Air= 1: not applicable gastrointestinal symptoms develop, consult medical personnel.
% Volatile by Volume: not applicable
Specific Gravity: 0.95 9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
Solubility in w ater: soluble
Flash Point: > 200oF (PMCC)
pH Value: 6 - 8 (1% solution)
Extinguishing Media: Use water fog, foam, carbon dioxide, or
Appearance & Odor: white flakes, no or faint odor
dry chemical
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
I ncompatibility: strong oxidizers, strong mineral acids the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Hazardous Decomposition: none known
10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Hazardous Polymerisation: can not occur
Acute LD50: not determined
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
Chronic LD50: not determined
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all Decomposition: not determined
chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed Ecological Toxicity: not determined
when handling this material.
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an
open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-
pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
generator.
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
DOT Shipping Name / Hazard Class: Not Restricted
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after
ADR/ RI C Code / Hazard Class: Not Restricted
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal
Sea Transport I MDG Code / Hazard Class: Not Restricted
container. If damp, flush with water.
Air Transport I ATA Code / Hazard Class: Not Restricted
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
13. DI SCLAI MER
Respiratory Protection: No specific protective measures
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
necessary.
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended to prevent prolonged
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
skin contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended
the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
for eye protection.
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily
to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.
responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON
satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
General: Not a health hazard. information for his own particular use.
I nhalation: No specific hazard known.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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