FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV -- STEARIC ACID  -- 6810-00N006523
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STEARIC ACID
MSDS Date:07/26/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N006523
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7523;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:22527
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527

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

Ingred Name:STEARIC ACID
CAS:57-11-4
RTECS #:WI2800000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED BY M.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:(LD50,ORAL,RAT) =21.5 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT. SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    INGESTION:INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS MAY RESULT IN INTESTINAL
    OBSTRUCTION. CHRONIC:UNKNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGHING, OR DIFFICULTY IN
    BREATHING.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED
    ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING,
    GET MEDICAL  HELP IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:385F/196C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
    STD FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . NO ACUTE HAZ. MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS. AVOID BRTHG
    VAPS/DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND. WATER/FOAM (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
    OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT A COOL, DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:GENERAL
Protective Gloves:PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:726F,386C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:157F,69C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 173.7C
Vapor Density:9.8
Spec Gravity:0.8
Solubility in Water:300 PPM @ 25C
Appearance and Odor:HARD, WHITE TO FAINTLY YELLOW, SOMEWHAT GLOSSY
    CRYSTALLINE SOLID/PWDR W/(SUPDAT

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:GRADES OF STEARIC ACID CNTNG UNSATURATED
    FATTY ACIDS MAY UNDERGO SPONT HEAT GENERATION BY OXIDATION OF AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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