Emery Oleochemicals LLC
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Date of printing : 5/29/2009.
EMERSOL 6332 STEARIC ACID Date of revision : 5/29/2009.
SDS No. : RS000000245783
1. Product and company identification
Product name : EMERSOL 6332 STEARIC ACID
Supplier Emery Oleochemicals LLC
4900 Este Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45232-1446
Phone: +1 (800) 543-7370
Fax-no.: +1 (513) 482-5505
Material uses : Industrial applications: Various
Responsible name : Emery Oleochemicals Regulatory Affairs; Phone: 513-482-2120
In case of emergency +1-800-424-9300
Product type : Solid. [Waxy solid.]
2. Hazards identification
Physical state : Solid. [Waxy solid.]
Odor : Fatty
OSHA/HCS status : While this material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), this MSDS contains valuable information critical to the
safe handling and proper use of the product. This MSDS should be retained and
available for employees and other users of this product.
Emergency overview : NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN
THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED.
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fine dust clouds may form explosive
mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which
can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat. Keep away from heat,
sparks and flame. Prevent dust accumulation. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid prolonged
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container
tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
Routes of entry : Dermal contact. Inhalation.
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits
may cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs.
Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Eyes : Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits
may cause irritation of the eyes.
Potential chronic health effects
Chronic effects : Repeated or prolonged inhalation of dust may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
respiratory tract irritation
coughing
Ingestion : No specific data.
Skin : No specific data.
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2. Hazards identification
Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
See toxicological information (section 11)
3. Composition/information on ingredients
General chemical description
Stearic Acid
Name CAS number %
Palmitic acid (C16) 57-10-3 46 - 50
Stearic acid (C18) 57-11-4 43 - 47
Myristic acid (C14) 544-63-8 2 - 2.5
Margaric acid (C17) 506-12-7 1.5 - 2.5
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in
this section.
4. First aid measures
Eye contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical
attention if symptoms occur.
Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean
shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Inhalation : Move exposed person to fresh air. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if
respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.
Ingestion : Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
attention if symptoms occur.
Protection of first-aiders : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Notes to physician : No specific treatment. Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist
immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Does the product burn? : Non-flammable.
Flammability of the product : Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air.
Extinguishing media
Suitable : Use dry chemical powder.
Not suitable : Do not use water jet.
Special exposure hazards : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon dioxide
decomposition products
carbon monoxide
Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
equipment for fire-fighters
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6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources. No
flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing dust. Put on appropriate
personal protective equipment (see section 8).
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Methods for cleaning up
Small spill : Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a
designated, labeled waste container. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof
equipment. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Large spill : Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into
sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material
and place in a designated, labeled waste container. Avoid creating dusty conditions and
prevent wind dispersal. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose
of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact
information and section 13 for waste disposal.
7. Handling and storage
Handling : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking and
smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and
processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.
Avoid breathing dust. Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid all possible
sources of ignition (spark or flame). Prevent dust accumulation. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Electrical
equipment and lighting should be protected to appropriate standards to prevent dust
coming into contact with hot surfaces, sparks or other ignition sources.
Storage : Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area.
Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Eliminate
all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials. Keep container tightly closed
and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully
resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use
appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Ingredient Exposure limits
Stearic acid (C18) ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 10 mg/m?8 hour(s). Form: Total particulates
Recommended monitoring : If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere
or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation
procedures
or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment.
Engineering measures : Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor
or mist, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls
to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory
limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas, vapor or dust concentrations
below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate
techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.
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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Personal protection
Respiratory : Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe
working limits of the selected respirator.
Hands : Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be
worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is
necessary.
Eyes : Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or
dusts. If operating conditions cause high dust concentrations to be produced, use dust
goggles.
Skin : Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being
performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling
this product.
Environmental exposure : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they
comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases,
controls
fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be
necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid. [Waxy solid.]
Flash point : Open cup: 185癈 (365癋) [Cleveland Open]
Color : White.
Odor : Fatty
Boiling/condensation point : 383癈 (721.4癋)
Melting/freezing point : 52 to 57癈 (125.6 to 134.6癋)
Density : 0.85 g/cm3
Solubility : Insoluble in the following materials: cold water.
10 . Stability and reactivity
Chemical stability : The product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
reactions
Hazardous polymerization : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to avoid : Avoid the creation of dust when handling and avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark
or flame). Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. To avoid fire
or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding
containers and equipment before transferring material. Prevent dust accumulation.
Materials to avoid : Reactive or incompatible with the following materials:
oxidizing materials
Hazardous decomposition : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should
not be produced.
products
11 . Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient name Result Species Dose
Stearic acid (C18) LD50 Dermal Rabbit >5 g/kg
LD50 Intravenous Rat 21500 ug/kg
LDLo Oral Rat 4640 mg/kg
EMERSOL 6332 LD50 Oral Rat >5000 mg/kg
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11 . Toxicological information
Classification
Product/ingredient name ACGIH IARC EPA NIOSH NTP OSHA
Stearic acid (C18) A4 - - - - -
12 . Ecological information
Environmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
13 . Disposal considerations
Waste disposal : The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty
containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container
must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via
a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-
products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection
and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Avoid
dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
Refer to Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE and Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
for additional handling information and protection of employees.
14 . Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Classes PG* Label Additional
information name information
DOT Classification Not - - - -
regulated.
IMDG Class Not - - - -
regulated.
IATA-DGR Class Not - - - -
regulated.
PG* : Packing group
15 . Regulatory information
United States inventory : All components are listed or exempted.
(TSCA 8b)
HCS Classification : Not regulated.
U.S. Federal regulations : SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: stearic acid; myristic acid
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification:
stearic acid: Immediate (acute) health hazard; myristic acid: Immediate (acute) health
hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard
SARA 313 : No products were found.
California Prop. 65 : No products were found.
CERCLA: Hazardous : No products were found.
substances.
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16 . Other information
Label requirements : NOT EXPECTED TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN
THE RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE FOLLOWED.
Hazardous Material : Health 0
Information System (U.S.A.)
1
Flammability
0
Physical hazards
Caution: HMIS?ratings are based on a 0-4 rating scale, with 0 representing minimal hazards or risks, and 4
representing significant hazards or risks Although HMIS?ratings are not required on MSDSs under 29 CFR
1910.1200, the preparer may choose to provide them. HMIS?ratings are to be used with a fully implemented
HMIS?program. HMIS?is a registered mark of the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA). HMIS?br>
materials may be purchased exclusively from J. J. Keller (800) 327-6868.
The customer is responsible for determining the PPE code for this material.
National Fire Protection :
Association (U.S.A.)
Flammability
1
0 0
Health Instability
Special
Date of printing : 5/29/2009.
Notice to reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named
supplier, nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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