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CAS # Glycerol Monostearate

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
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 Synonym

 

None.

 

 

 

Material Uses

 

Analytical reagent.
 

 

 

 

Chemical Family

 

Ester.

 


 

Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients

 

 

 

Component

 

CAS #

 

% by Weight

 

 

 

 

 

1-Monostearin

 

31566-31-1

 

100

 

 


 

Section 3. Hazards Identification

 

 

 

Physical State and Appearance

 

Solid. (Waxy solid.)

 

 

 

Emergency Overview

 

CAUTION!
Handling care generally in keeping with safe laboratory practices is recommended.

 

 

 

Routes of Entry

 

Inhalation. Ingestion.

 

 

 

Potential Acute Health Effects

 

 

 

Eyes

 

No known acute effects of this product resulting from eye contact.

 

 

 

Skin

 

No known acute effects of this product resulting from skin contact.

 

 

 

Inhalation

 

No known acute effects of this product resulting from inhalation.

 

 

 

Ingestion

 

No known acute effects of this product resulting from ingestion.

 

 

 

Potential Chronic Health Effects

 

 

 

Carcinogenic Effects

 

This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.

 

 

 

Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11)

 

 

 

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure:

 

Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.

 

 


 

Section 4. First Aid Measures

 

 

 

Eye Contact

 

Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

 

 

 

Skin Contact

 

In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.

 

 

 

Inhalation

 

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.

 

 

 

Ingestion

 

Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

 

 


 

Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures

 

 

 

Flammability of the Product

 

May be combustible at high temperature.

 

 

 

Auto-ignition Temperature

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Flash Points

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Flammable Limits

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Products of Combustion

 

These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).

 

 

 

Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances

 

Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: No.

Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: No.

 

 

 

Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions

 

SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.

 

 

 

Protective Clothing (Fire)

 

Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.

 

 

 

Special Remarks on Fire Hazards

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards

 

Not available.

 

 


 

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

 

 

 

Small Spill and Leak

 

Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.

 

 

 

Large Spill and Leak

 

Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.

 

 

 

Spill Kit Information

 

No specific spill kit required for this product.

 

 


 

Section 7. Handling and Storage

 

 

 

Handling

 

Avoid breathing dust. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

 

 

 

Storage

 

Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

 

 


 

Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

 

 

 

Engineering Controls

 

Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.

 

 

 

Personal Protection

 

 

 

Eyes

 

Safety glasses.

 

 

 

Body

 

Lab coat.

 

 

 

Respiratory

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

Hands

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

Feet

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

Protective Clothing (Pictograms)

 

 

 

Safety glasses

Lab coat

 

 

 

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill

 

Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.

 

 

 

Product Name

 

Exposure Limits

 

 

 

 

 

1-Monostearin

 

Belgium Minister of Labour (Belgium, 1998).
VL: 10 mg/m3
National Authority for Occupational Safety/Health (Ireland, 1999).
OEL: 10 mg/m3
Arbeidsinspectie (Netherlands, 1999).
TGG 8 uur: 5 mg/m3

 

 


 

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

 

 

 

Odor

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Color

 

White. Cream.

 

 

 

Physical State and Appearance

 

Solid. (Waxy solid.)

 

 

 

Molecular Weight

 

358.57 g/mole

 

 

 

Molecular Formula

 

C21H42O4

 

 

 

pH

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

Boiling/Condensation Point

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Melting/Freezing Point

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Specific Gravity

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Vapor Pressure

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Vapor Density

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Odor Threshold

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Evaporation Rate

 

Not available.

 

 

 

LogKow

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Solubility

 

Insoluble in water.

 

 


 

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity

 

 

 

Stability and Reactivity

 

The product is stable.

 

 

 

Conditions of Instability

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Incompatibility with Various Substances

 

Reactive with oxidizing agents.

 

 

 

Rem/Incompatibility

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Hazardous Decomposition Products

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Hazardous Polymerization

 

Will not occur.

 

 


 

Section 11. Toxicological Information

 

 

 

RTECS Number:

 

 

 

1-Monostearin

 

RG1925000

 

 

 

Toxicity

 

LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.

 

 

 

Chronic Effects on Humans

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Acute Effects on Humans

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Synergetic Products (Toxicologically)

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Irritancy

 

Draize Test: Not available.

 

 

 

Sensitization

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Carcinogenic Effects

 

This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.

 

 

 

Toxicity to Reproductive System

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Teratogenic Effects

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Mutagenic Effects

 

Not available.

 

 


 

Section 12. Ecological Information

 

 

 

Ecotoxicity

 

Not available.

 

 

 

BOD5 and COD

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation

 

The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.

 

 


 

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

 

 

 

EPA Waste Number

 

Not available.

 

 

 

Treatment

 

Material does not have an EPA Waste Number and is not a listed waste, however consultation with a permitted waste disposal site (TSD) should be accomplished. Always contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal Regulations.

 

 


 

Section 14. Transport Information

 

 

 

DOT Classification

 

Not available.

 

 

 

TDG Classification

 

Not available.

 

 

 

IMO/IMDG Classification

 

Not available.

 

 

 

ICAO/IATA Classification

 

Not available.

 

 


 

Section 15. Regulatory Information

 

 

 

U.S. Federal Regulations

 

TSCA 8(b) inventory: 1-Monostearin

 

 

 

SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No products were found.

 

 

 

SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products were found.

 

 

 

Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.

 

 

 

Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.

 

 

 

Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.

 

 

 

Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.

 

 

 

Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.

 

 

 

WHMIS (Canada)

 

Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).

 

 

 

CEPA DSL: 1-Monostearin

 

 

 

This product has been classiifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information.

 

 

 

International Regulations

 

 

 

EINECS

 

1-Monostearin 250-705-4

 

 

 

DSCL (EEC)

 

This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.

 

 

 

International Lists

 

Australia (NICNAS): 1-Monostearin

Korea (TCCL): 1-Monostearin

Philippines (RA6969): 1-Monostearin

 

 

 

China: No products were found.

 

 

 

State Regulations

 

No products were found.

 

 

 

California prop. 65: No products were found.

 

 


 

Section 16. Other Information

 

 

 

National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)

 

 



Health

 

 

 

1

 

 

0

 

0

 

 

Fire Hazard

 

 

 


Reactivity

 

 

 

Specific Hazard

 

 

 

 

Changed Since Last Revision

 

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Notice to Reader

 

 

 

The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that Blulux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.  believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. BLULUX LABORATORIES (P) LTD. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.

 

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