Updated June 15, 2007
GLYCOL STEARATE STEARAMI DE
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Product Name: Glycol stearate IP General: May cause irritation to eyes and skin.
I NCI Name: Glycol stearate & stearamide AMP Eyes: May cause irritation to eyes.
Chemical Name: 2-hydroxyethyl stearate & octadecanamide Skin: Not expected to be a primary skin irritant. Prolonged or
CAS Number: 111-60-40, 36284-86-3 excessive skin contact may cause mild skin irritation.
EI NECS Number: 203-886-9
8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
Boiling Point: 57 60oC (135 - 140oF) 20 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Specific Gravity, H2O= 1: not available Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with water.
Vapor Pressure, mmHg: not available I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure to fresh air, seek
Vapor Density, Air= 1: not available medical attention if symptoms persist.
Volatiles, % by Volume: not available I ngestion: If symptoms develop, consult medical personnel. Never
Evaporation Rate: not available give anything to mouth to an unconscious person.
Solubility in Water: water-insoluble
HLB Value: not available 9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
Appearance: cream to white flakes, faint odor
Flash Point: not available
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY NFPA Hazard Rating: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, CO2, water.
General: stable, hazardous polymerisation will not occur
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should use self-
I ncompatible Materials / Conditions to Avoid: may react with
contained NIOSH approved breathing apparatus to avoid exposure
strong oxidizing agents, alkalies.
to smoke and vapor.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: may yield oxides of
nitrogen and ammonia. 10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogenic according to IARC,
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
NTP or OSHA. Glycol stearate (111-60-4): Not Classifiable as a
Store in closed containers protected from humidity. Keep away from Human Carcinogen.
oxidizing agents, excessive heat, and ignition sources. Store and Toxicity: Oral LD50 Rat: 4700 mg/ kg; Oral LD50 Mouse: 5500 mg/
use in well ventilated areas. Do not store or use near heat, spark, kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit: 9530 microliters/ kg
or flamer; also store out of sun. Do not puncture, drag, or slide this
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
container. Drum is not pressure vessel; never use pressure to
empty.
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
Spill Clean- up Procedures: Remove sources of ignition, contain generator.
spill to smallest area possible. Stop leak if possible. Pick up small
spills with water or absorbent materials such as paper towels. 12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
Recover large spills for salvage or disposal. Wash hard surfaces
DOZ Proper Shipping Name: Refer to bill of lading or container
with safety solvent or detergent. Caution: slippery surface.
label for DOT or other transportation hazard classification, if any.
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
13. DI SCLAI MER
Respiratory Protection: Under normal conditions vapor/ mist
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
respirator is normally not required.
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Protective Clothing: Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
recommended to protect eyes from mists or splashing. PVC coated
the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
gloves recommended to prevent skin contact.
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation, war-
Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good
ranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as to its
personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily
accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no respon-
and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.
sibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,
arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to satisfy himself as
to the suitableness & completeness of such information for his own
particular use.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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