BDH CHEMICALS LTD -- STEARIC ACID  -- 6810-00-664-3637
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STEARIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-664-3637
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BDH CHEMICALS LTD
Address:BROOM ROAD
City:POOLE DORSET BH12 4NN
Country:UK
Info Phone Num:516-333-5600(DIST.IN U.S.A.)
Emergency Phone Num:PARKSTONE 745520 (STD 0202)
CAGE:0F7C8
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BDH CHEMICALS LTD
Address:BROOM ROAD
City:POOLE DORSET BH12 4NN
Country:UK
Phone:PARKSTONE 745520 (STD 0202)
CAGE:0F7C8
Company Name:GALLARD-SCHLESINGER CHEMICAL MFG CORP
Address:584 MINEOLA AVE
City:CARLE PLACE
State:NY
ZIP:11514-1731
Country:US
Phone:516-333-5600
CAGE:24853

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:STEARIC ACID
CAS:57-11-4
RTECS #:WI2800000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:IVN RAT:22MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY TRACT POSSIBLE.CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:385F,196C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:743F
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
    FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MGF

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP AND
    COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION OR LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN
    PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
    EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:682F,361C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:136F,58C
Vapor Pres:1MM HG
Vapor Density:9.80
Spec Gravity:0.84
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO OFF-WHITE WAXY SOLID;FATTY ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID FUMES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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