ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY -- PALMITIC ACID, 90% P5-1 -- 6810-00N014541
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:PALMITIC ACID, 90% P5-1 MSDS Date:12/21/1988 FSC:6810 NIIN:00N014541 === Responsible Party === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53201 Country:US Info Phone Num:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE Box:355 City:MILWAUKEE State:WI ZIP:53233 Country:US Phone:414-273-3850 CAGE:60928 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:PALMITIC ACID (90%). CAS:57-10-3 RTECS #:RT4550000 Fraction by Wt: 90% ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(IV,MUS) 57 MG/KG Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATE AND PROLONGED IRRIGATION WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL, LIKE MOST MATERIALS IN POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SP ILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT AND INHALATION. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. Other Precautions:IRRITANT. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES. Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES . Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES . Supplemental Safety and Health NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:521F,272C Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:142F,61C Spec Gravity:0.852 Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= BASES, OXIDIZING AGENTS & REDUCING AGENTS. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CO & CO*2. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods: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 LAWS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.