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CAS # 36653-82-4 CETYL ALCOHOL |
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Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd |
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1. Product Identification |
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Product name |
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Cetyl alcohol |
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2. Composition / ingredients |
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CAS number |
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36653-82-4 |
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EINECS number |
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2531490 |
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Synonyms |
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N-hexadecanol |
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Hexadecan-1-ol |
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N-hexadecyl alcohol |
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Palmityl alcohol |
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Alcohol C16 |
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Fatty alcohol C16 |
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Ginol 16 |
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Cetyl alcohol |
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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 180°C |
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Auto-ignition temperature |
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250°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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Upper: 8% |
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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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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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305°C to 330°C |
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Solidification point |
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46°C to 49°C |
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Vapor pressure |
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0.1mm at 43°C |
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Vapor density |
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8.34 |
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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 polymerization 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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Skin-RBT 2600 mg/kg/24H MLD |
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Toxicity data |
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ORL-RAT LD50: 6.4 gm/kg |
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Target organ data |
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Not available |
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Carcinogenicity, terratogenicity data |
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Not available |
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12. Ecological information |
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Impact on aquatic organism |
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Data not available |
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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 typically 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 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 the 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
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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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