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1. Identification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Product Name Stearic acid <\/b><\/p>\n

CAS-No <\/b>57-11-4 <\/p>\n

Synonyms <\/b>Octadecanoic acid <\/p>\n

Recommended Use <\/b>Laboratory chemicals. <\/p>\n

Uses advised against <\/b>Not for food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use <\/p>\n

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet<\/b><\/p>\n

Company<\/b><\/p>\n

Rolfes Chemicals <\/p>\n

Strachan Road <\/p>\n

Germiston <\/p>\n

Tel: 011 873 0157 <\/p>\n

Emergency Telephone Number <\/b><\/p>\n

0860 44 44 11 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Stearic Acid \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Triple Press \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Hazard(s) identification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Classification<\/b><\/p>\n

Classification under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Combustible dust Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Label Elements<\/b><\/p>\n

None required <\/p>\n

Signal Word <\/b><\/p>\n

Warning <\/p>\n

Hazard Statements <\/b><\/p>\n

May form combustible dust concentrations in air <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Composition\/Information on Ingredients<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
Component <\/b><\/td>\nCAS-No <\/b><\/td>\nWeight %<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stearic acid <\/td>\n57-11-4 <\/td>\n>95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
4. Stearic Acid \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Triple Press \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd First-aid measures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Eye Contact <\/b>Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. <\/p>\n

Skin Contact <\/b>Rinse with plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. <\/p>\n

Inhalation <\/b>Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.<\/p>\n

Stearic Acid <\/b><\/p>\n

Ingestion <\/b>Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. <\/p>\n

Most important symptoms and <\/b>No information available. <\/p>\n

effects <\/b><\/p>\n

Notes to Physician <\/b>Treat symptomatically <\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Fire-fighting measures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Suitable Extinguishing Media <\/b>Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

Flash Point <\/b>196 \ufffd\ufffdC \/ 384.8 \ufffd\ufffdF <\/p>\n

Method \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

Autoignition Temperature <\/b>395 \ufffd\ufffdC \/ 743 \ufffd\ufffdF <\/p>\n

Explosion Limits <\/b><\/p>\n

Upper <\/b>No data available <\/p>\n

Lower <\/b>No data available <\/p>\n

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

Sensitivity to Static Discharge <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical <\/b><\/p>\n

Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite. Dust can form an explosive mixture in air. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. <\/p>\n

Hazardous Combustion Products <\/b><\/p>\n

Carbon monoxide (CO) Carbon dioxide (CO2) <\/p>\n

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters <\/b><\/p>\n

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA\/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. <\/p>\n

NFPA<\/b><\/p>\n

Health <\/b>Flammability Instability Physical hazards <\/b>1 1 0 N\/A<\/p>\n

Stearic Acid <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Accidental release measures<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Personal Precautions <\/b>Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. <\/p>\n

Environmental Precautions <\/b>Avoid release to the environment. <\/p>\n

Methods for Containment and Clean <\/b>Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust Up <\/b>formation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Stearic Acid \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Triple Press \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Handling and storage<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Handling <\/b>Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust formation. <\/p>\n

Storage <\/b>Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Exposure controls \/ personal protection<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Exposure Guidelines <\/b>This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Component <\/b><\/td>\nACGIH TLV <\/b><\/td>\nOSHA PEL <\/b><\/td>\nNIOSH IDLH <\/b><\/td>\nMexico OEL (TWA)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stearic acid <\/td>\nTWA: 10 mg\/m3 <\/p>\n

TWA: 3 mg\/m3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Engineering Measures <\/b>Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. <\/p>\n

Personal Protective Equipment<\/b><\/p>\n

Eye\/face Protection <\/b>Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard <\/p>\n

EN166. <\/p>\n

Skin and body protection <\/b>Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. <\/p>\n

Respiratory Protection <\/b>Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH\/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if <\/p>\n

exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. <\/p>\n

Hygiene Measures <\/b>Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Physical and chemical properties<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Physical State <\/b>Solid <\/p>\n

Appearance <\/b>White <\/p>\n

Odor <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

Odor Threshold <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

pH <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

Melting Point\/Range <\/b>67 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 69 \ufffd\ufffdC \/ 152.6 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 156.2 \ufffd\ufffdF <\/p>\n

Boiling Point\/Range <\/b>361 \ufffd\ufffdC \/ 681.8 \ufffd\ufffdF @ 760 mmHg <\/p>\n

Flash Point <\/b>196 \ufffd\ufffdC \/ 384.8 \ufffd\ufffdF <\/p>\n

Evaporation Rate <\/b>Not applicable <\/p>\n

Flammability (solid,gas) <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

Flammability or explosive limits <\/b><\/p>\n

Upper <\/b>No data available <\/p>\n

Lower <\/b>No data available <\/p>\n

Vapor Pressure <\/b>1 mmHg @ 174 \ufffd\ufffdC <\/p>\n

Vapor Density <\/b>Not applicable <\/p>\n

Specific Gravity <\/b>0.840 <\/p>\n

Solubility<\/b><\/p>\n

Partition coefficient; n-octanol\/water <\/b>Autoignition Temperature <\/b><\/p>\n

Decomposition Temperature <\/b>Viscosity<\/b><\/p>\n

Molecular Formula<\/b><\/p>\n

Molecular Weight<\/b><\/p>\n

Reactive Hazard<\/b><\/p>\n

Stability<\/b><\/p>\n

Conditions to Avoid<\/b><\/p>\n

Incompatible Materials<\/b><\/p>\n

Stearic Acid <\/b><\/p>\n

No information available <\/p>\n

No data available 395 \ufffd\ufffdC <\/p>\n

\/ 743 \ufffd\ufffdF <\/p>\n

No information <\/p>\n

available Not applicable <\/p>\n

C18 H36 O2 <\/p>\n

284.47 <\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Stability and reactivity None known, based on information <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Hazardous Polymerization<\/b> Hazardous Reactions<\/b><\/p>\n

    Acute Toxicity<\/b><\/p>\n

    available Stable under normal conditions. <\/p>\n

    Avoid dust formation. Incompatible products. Excess heat. Combustible material, Bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Reducing agents <\/p>\n

    Hazardous Decomposition Products <\/b>Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2) Hazardous polymerization does not occur. <\/p>\n

    None under normal processing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    11. Stearic Acid \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Triple Press \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Toxicological information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Product Information <\/b><\/p>\n

    Component Information <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
    Component <\/b><\/td>\nLD50 Oral <\/b><\/td>\nLD50 Dermal <\/b><\/td>\nLC50 Inhalation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Stearic acid <\/td>\nLD50 = 4600 mg\/kg ( Rat ) <\/td>\nLD50 > 5 g\/kg ( Rabbit ) <\/td>\nNot listed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Toxicologically Synergistic <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

    Products <\/b><\/p>\n

    Delayed and immediate effects as we<\/b>l<\/b>l as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure<\/b><\/p>\n

    Irritation <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

    Sensitization <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

    Carcinogenicity <\/b>The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
    Component <\/b><\/td>\nCAS-No <\/b><\/td>\nIARC <\/b><\/td>\nNTP <\/b><\/td>\nACGIH <\/b><\/td>\nOSHA <\/b><\/td>\nMexico<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Stearic acid <\/td>\n57-11-4 <\/td>\nNot listed <\/td>\nNot listed <\/td>\nNot listed <\/td>\nNot listed <\/td>\nNot listed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Mutagenic Effects <\/b>Mutagenic effects have occurred in humans. <\/p>\n

    Reproductive Effects <\/b>No information available. <\/p>\n

    Developmental Effects <\/b>No information available. <\/p>\n

    Teratogenicity <\/b>No information available. <\/p>\n

    STOT \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd single exposure <\/b>None known <\/p>\n

    STOT \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd repeated exposure <\/b>None known <\/p>\n

    Aspiration hazard <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

    Symptoms \/ effects,both acute and <\/b>No information available <\/p>\n

    delayed <\/b><\/p>\n

    Endocrine Disruptor Information <\/b><\/p>\n

    Stearic Acid <\/b><\/p>\n

    No information available <\/p>\n

    Other Adverse Effects <\/b>The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.<\/p>\n

    Stearic Acid <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n
    12. Ecological information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Ecotoxicity<\/b><\/p>\n

    Do not empty into drains. <\/p>\n

    Persistence and Degradability <\/b>Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available. Bioaccumulation\/ Accumulation <\/b>No information available. <\/p>\n

    Mobility <\/b>Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    13. Stearic Acid \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Triple Press \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Disposal considerations<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Waste Disposal Methods <\/b>Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and <\/p>\n

    national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    14. Transport information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    DOT <\/b>Not regulated <\/p>\n

    TDG <\/b>Not regulated <\/p>\n

    IATA <\/b>Not regulated <\/p>\n

    IMDG\/IMO <\/b>Not regulated <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    15. Regulatory information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    International Inventories <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
    Component <\/b><\/td>\nTSCA <\/b><\/td>\nDSL <\/b><\/td>\nNDSL <\/b><\/td>\nEINECS <\/b><\/td>\nELINCS <\/b><\/td>\nNLP <\/b><\/td>\nPICCS <\/b><\/td>\nENCS <\/b><\/td>\nAICS <\/b><\/td>\nIECSC <\/b><\/td>\nKECL<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Stearic acid <\/td>\nX <\/td>\nX <\/td>\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd <\/td>\n200-313-4 <\/td>\n\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd <\/td>\nX <\/td>\nX <\/td>\nX <\/td>\nX <\/td>\nX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Legend: <\/b><\/p>\n

    X \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Listed <\/b><\/p>\n

    E \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA. <\/b><\/p>\n

    F \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA. N \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used. P \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates a commenced PMN substance <\/b><\/p>\n

    R \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA. <\/b><\/p>\n

    S \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule <\/b><\/p>\n

    T \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA. XU \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B). <\/b><\/p>\n

    Y1 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater. <\/b><\/p>\n

    Y2 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule. <\/b><\/p>\n

    U.S. Federal Regulations<\/b><\/p>\n

    TSCA 12(b) <\/b>Not applicable <\/p>\n

    SARA 313 <\/b>Not applicable <\/p>\n

    SARA 311\/312 Hazard Categories <\/b>See section 2 for more information <\/p>\n

    CWA (Clean Water Act) <\/b>Not applicable <\/p>\n

    Clean Air Act <\/b>Not applicable <\/p>\n

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________ <\/p>\n

    OSHA <\/b>Occupational Safety and Health Administration <\/p>\n

    Not applicable <\/p>\n

    CERCLA <\/b>Not applicable <\/p>\n

    California Proposition 65 <\/b>This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations<\/b><\/p>\n

    Stearic Acid <\/b><\/p>\n

    Not applicable <\/p>\n

    U.S. Department of Transportation <\/b>
    <\/b><\/p>\n

    Reportable Quantity (RQ): DOT Marine Pollutant DOT Severe Marine Pollutant <\/p>\n

    N N N <\/p>\n

    U.S. Department of Homeland Security <\/b><\/p>\n

    This product does not contain any DHS chemicals. <\/p>\n

    Other International Regulations<\/b><\/p>\n

    Mexico \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Grade <\/b>Slight risk, Grade 1 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
    16. Other information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this SDS in accordance with GHS SANS 10234. <\/p>\n

    The SDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental hazards, at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the workplace. RLS cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the product may be handled, used and received in <\/p>\n

    the workplace, it remains the obligation of each user, receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this SDS in the context within which the product will be received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or receiver must ensure that the necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This does not substitute the need or requirement for any relevant risk <\/p>\n

    assessments to be conducted. It further remains the responsibility of the receiver, handler or user <\/p>\n

    to communicate such information to all relevant parties that may be involved in the receipt, use or <\/p>\n

    handling of the product. Although all reasonable efforts were exercised in the compilation of this <\/p>\n

    SDS, RLS does not expressly warrant the accuracy or assume any liability for the incompleteness of the information contained herein or any advice given. The product is sold and risk passes in <\/p>\n

    accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale. <\/p>\n

    Disclaimer<\/strong>The information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds
    properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds consequent of handling the above product.<\/p>\n

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    CAS-No <\/b>57-11-4 <\/p>\n

    Synonyms <\/b>Octadecanoic acid <\/p>\n

    Recommended Use <\/b>Laboratory chemicals. <\/p>\n

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