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CAS
# 67762-30-5 CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL |
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1. Product
Identification |
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Product Name |
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Cetostearyl alcohol |
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2. Composition
/ ingredients |
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CAS number |
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67762-30-5 |
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EINECS number |
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2670091 |
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Synonyms |
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Hexadecanol -
octadecanol |
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3. Hazard
identification |
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Irritant |
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Slightly irritating
to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
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Slightly
irritating to gastrointestinal tract on ingestion. |
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Tendency to form
dust. |
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4. First-aid
measures |
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Eye |
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Wash eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. |
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Inhalation |
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Take affected
person into the open air and allow him to rest. |
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Swallowing |
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Wash the affected
person's mouth with plenty of water, provided he is conscious. Call a doctor. |
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*In all of the
above cases, get a doctor to check the affected person. |
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5.
Fire-fighting measures |
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Flash point |
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Ca 170°C |
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Means of
extinguishing |
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Carbon dioxide,
dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. |
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Explosion limits
in air |
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Not determined. |
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Special
fire-fighting procedures |
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Wear breathing
apparatus and fully protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and
eyes. |
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Dust generated
from flaked product will become combustible at sufficient concentration. |
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6. Accidental-release
measures |
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Wear respirator,
chemical safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. |
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Sweep up place in
a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. |
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Ventilate area and
wash spill site after material pickup is complete. |
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7. Handling
and storage measures |
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Handling |
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Handle in
accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures. Wear respirator, chemical
safety goggles, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Do not breathe dust,
and avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated
exposure and wash thoroughly after handling. |
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Storage
conditions |
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Keep container closed
and store in a cool, dry place. Suitable storage material: SS tank /
Laquor-lined MS drums / HDPE-laminated bags with liners. |
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8. Exposure
controls and personal-protection measures |
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Ventilation of
area |
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Chemical safety
goggles |
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Rubber gloves |
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Availability of
NIOSH- / MSHA-approved respirator, although not required for normal use |
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Safety shower and
eye bath |
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9. Physical
and chemical properties |
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Appearance |
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White flakes
(clear liquid when melted) |
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Boiling point |
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310°C to 360°C |
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Solidification
point |
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48°C to 52°C |
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Vapor pressure |
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0.1mm at 22°C |
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Density @ 60°C |
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0.81 |
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Solubility of
water |
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Negligible |
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10. Stability
and reactivity data |
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Chemical
stability |
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Product is
chemically stable |
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Hazardous
polymerizations products |
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None |
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Incompatibilities |
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Strong oxidizing
agents; strong acids |
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Hazardous
combustion or decomposition produces toxic fumes |
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Carbon monoxide
and carbon dioxide |
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11. Toxicological
information |
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Acute effects |
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Practically
non-toxic by ingestion |
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Mild eye and skin
irritation |
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Irritation |
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Not available |
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Toxicity data |
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ORL-RAT LD50: 5
gm / kg |
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Target organ data |
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Not available |
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12. Ecological
information |
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Impact on aquatic
organisms |
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Data not
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The product
should not get into any kind of water without treatment. Dissolved in water,
the material is easily biodegradable (90%) and will not cause any disturbance
in wastewater-treatment plants. Due to its low solubility in water, larger
amounts need to be eliminated by separators, such as those used for fats and
oils. |
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13. Waste
disposal |
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Disposal of small
amounts of waste material to be done in accordance with federal, state and
local environmental regulations. |
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14. Transport
recommendation |
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D.O.T. is
non-hazardous |
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No restriction on
transport as it is not a regulated product. |
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Material should
be transported in a closed container to protect it from direct source of heat
and to avoid exposure to highly humid atmosphere. |
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15. Regulatory
information |
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According to available
data, this product is not dangerous. However, one should observe
precautionary measures for dealing with chemicals, according to federal,
state and local requirements. |
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16. Other
information |
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For questions
contact: Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. 79/66-B,
I.H.I.Complex, Industrial Area, N.I.T. Faridabad, Haryana-121001 TEL:
:++91-129-5021360, 2444433, 2237762
FAX:++ 91129-5027762 E-MAIL: blulux@rediffmail.com The statements contained herein
are offered for informational purposes only and are based upon technical data
that Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. believes to be accurate. It is
intended for use only by persons having the necessary technical skills and at
their own discretion and risk. Since conditions and manner of use are outside
our control, we make NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS OR OTHERWISE. |
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