SIGMA-ALDRICH
Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Printed: 13/MAR/2005
Date Updated: 12/MAR/2004
Version 1.4
According to 91/155/EEC
Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of EU Annex 1 and
NOHSC.
1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name CETYL ALCOHOL
Product Number 68824
Company Sigma-Aldrich Pty, Ltd
Unit 2, 14 Anella Avenue
Castle Hill NSW 1765
Australia
Technical Phone # +61 2 9841 0555
Fax +61 2 9841 0500
Emergency Phone # +61 2 9841 0566
2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Product Name CAS # EC no Annex I
Index Number
1-HEXADECANOL 36653-82-4 253-149-0 None
Formula C16H34O
Molecular Weight 242.45 AMU
Synonyms Adol 52 * Adol 54 * Adol 520 * Alcohol C-16 *
Atalco C * Cachalot C-50 * Cachalot C-51 *
Cachalot C-52 * Cetaffine * Cetal * Cetalol CA *
Cetyl alcohol * Cetylic alcohol * Cetylol *
CO-1670 * CO-1695 * Crodacol-cas * Crodacol-cat
* Cyclal cetyl alcohol * Dytol F-11 * EPAL 16NF
* Ethal * Ethol * Hexadecanol * n-Hexadecanol *
Hexadecan-1-ol * Hexadecyl alcohol * n-Hexadecyl
alcohol * Lorol 24 * Loxanol K * Loxanol K Extra
* Palmityl alcohol * Product 308 * Siponol CC *
Siponol Wax A * Tego Alkanol 16
3 - Hazards Identification
SPECIAL INDICATION OF HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
4 - First Aid Measures
AFTER INHALATION
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
AFTER SKIN CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
AFTER EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes.
AFTER INGESTION
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
5 - Fire Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
SPECIAL RISKS
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and
heavy rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
Directions for Safe Handling: Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated
exposure.
STORAGE
Conditions of Storage: Keep tightly closed.
8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection: Government approved respirator.
Hand Protection: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.
9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
pH N/A
BP/BP Range 190 掳C
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MP/MP Range 49 - 50 掳C
Flash Point 113 掳C Method: closed cup
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp 251 掳C
Oxidizing Properties N/A
Explosive Properties N/A
Explosion Limits Lower: 1 %
Upper: 8 %
Vapor Pressure < 0.01 mmHg 43 掳C
SG/Density 0.818 g/cm3
Partition Coefficient N/A
Viscosity N/A
Vapor Density 8.34 g/l
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Conductivity N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility N/A
10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS NUMBER: MM0225000
ACUTE TOXICITY
LD50 LD50
Oral Oral
Rat Rat
5000 mg/kg 5000 mg/kg
Remarks: Cardiac:Other changes. Lungs, Thorax, or
Respiration:Other changes. Cardiac:Other changes. Lungs, Thorax,
or Respiration:Other changes.
LD50 LD50
Intraperitoneal Intraperitoneal
Rat Rat
1600 MG/KG 1600 MG/KG
Remarks: Gastrointestinal:Hypermotility, diarrhea. Skin and
Appendages:Skin: After systemic exposure: Dermatitis, other
Gastrointestinal:Hypermotility, diarrhea. Skin and
Appendages:Skin: After systemic exposure: Dermatitis, other
LD50 LD50
Oral Oral
Mouse Mouse
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3200 mg/kg 3200 mg/kg
LD50 LD50
Intraperitoneal Intraperitoneal
Mouse Mouse
1600 MG/KG 1600 MG/KG
LD50 LD50
Skin Skin
Rabbit Rabbit
> 2600 mg/kg > 2600 mg/kg
IRRITATION DATA
Skin Skin
Human Human
75 mg 75 mg
3D 3D
II
Remarks: Mild irritation effect Mild irritation effect
Skin Skin
Man Man
50 mg 50 mg
48H 48H
Remarks: Mild irritation effect Mild irritation effect
Skin Skin
Rat Rat
100 mg 100 mg
24H 24H
Remarks: Severe irritation effect Severe irritation effect
Skin Skin
Rabbit Rabbit
2,600 mg/kg 2,600 mg/kg
24H 24H
Remarks: Mild irritation effect Mild irritation effect
Skin Skin
Rabbit Rabbit
100 mg 100 mg
24H 24H
Remarks: Severe irritation effect Severe irritation effect
Eyes Eyes
Rabbit Rabbit
82 mg 82 mg
Remarks: Mild irritation effect Mild irritation effect
Skin Skin
Guinea pig Guinea pig
100 % 100 %
Remarks: Mild irritation effect Mild irritation effect
Skin Skin
Guinea pig Guinea pig
100 mg 100 mg
24H 24H
Remarks: Moderate irritation effect Moderate irritation effect
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
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To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation.
Inhalation: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
13 - Disposal Considerations
SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible
solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an
afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
14 - Transport Information
RID/ADR
Non-hazardous for road transport.
IMDG
Non-hazardous for sea transport.
IATA
Non-hazardous for air transport.
15 - Regulatory Information
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES
INDICATION OF DANGER: Xi
Irritant.
R-PHRASES: 36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S-PHRASES: 22 24/25
Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Germany
WGK: No hazard to waters.
SWITZERLAND
SWISS POISON CLASS: FREI
16 - Other Information
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
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shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
Copyright 2005 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited
paper copies for internal use only.
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
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