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CAS Number: 1592-23-0
Product Catalog
93-2045
Calcium › Calcium stearate, min. 85%| CAS Number: | 1592-23-0 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00036390 |
| Molecular Formula: | C36H70CaO4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 607.04 |
| Chemical Formula: | Ca(O2C18H35)2 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Calcium stearate, min. 85% |
| Product Number: | 93-2045 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 1592-23-0 |
| Formula: | Ca(O2C18H35)2 |
| EINECS Number: | 216-472-8 |
| Chemical Family: | metal carboxylate |
| Synonym: | Calcium distearate, Octadecanoic acid, calcium salt |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 1592-23-0 | 100 | no data | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | No particular hazard associated with this material. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, Inhalation of dust. |
| Eye Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Do not breathe dust. |
| Ingestion: | No information on the physiological effects of ingestion. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit irritating organic fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Sweep up the solid and dispose of properly. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store the material in a sealed container. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and clothing. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | No respirator is required when handling this material. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 607.04 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | Insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | none |
| Incompatibility: | strong oxidizing agents. |
| Decomposition Products: | Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides and carbonates. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LD50: >10 gm/kg. Oral (mouse); LD50: >10 gm/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: >10 gm/kg. Inhalation (Mammal-species unspecified); LC: >1241 mg/m3/4H. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | NA |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | NA |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Non-hazardous |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | NA |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | NA |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound not listed. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 5/23/2004 |
| Revision Date: | 10/24/2011 |
