International Chemical Safety Cards

STEARIC ACID ICSC: 0568
STEARIC ACID
Octadecanoic acid
1-Heptadecanecarboxylic acid
Cetylacetic acid
CH3(CH2)16COOH / C18H36O2
Molecular mass: 284.5
CAS # 57-11-4
RTECS # WI2800000
ICSC # 0568
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION
Local exhaust.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Well closed.

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ICSC: 0568 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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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:

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV (as stearates): ppm; 10 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1996).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly by dispersing aerosols.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point (decomposes): 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
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated.
NFPA Code: H1; F1; R0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0568 STEARIC ACID
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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