ICSC 0568 - STEARIC ACID

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STEARIC ACID	ICSC: 0568 (November 1997)
Octadecanoic acid 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid Cetylacetic acid

CAS #: 57-11-4

EC Number: 200-313-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Well closed.
PACKAGING

STEARIC ACID

ICSC: 0568

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers	Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COOH / C₁₈H₃₆O₂ Molecular mass: 284.5 Decomposes at 376°C Melting point: 69-72°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.94-0.83 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 174°C: 133 Flash point: 196°C Auto-ignition temperature: 395°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers

Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₁₆COOH / C₁₈H₃₆O₂
Molecular mass: 284.5
Decomposes at 376°C
Melting point: 69-72°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.94-0.83
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 174°C: 133
Flash point: 196°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 395°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (inhalable fraction): 10 mg/m³, as TWA; (respirable fraction): 3 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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