SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS COMPANY -- MAGNESIUM STEARATE -- 6850-00N011085
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:MAGNESIUM STEARATE MSDS Date:07/20/1989 FSC:6850 NIIN:00N011085 === Responsible Party === Company Name:SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS COMPANY Address:1000 WAYSIDE ROAD City:CLEVELAND State:OH ZIP:44110 Info Phone Num:216-531-6010 Emergency Phone Num:216-531-6010 CAGE:0HBRI === Contractor Identification === Company Name:SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS CO Address:1000 WAYSIDE RD Box:City:CLEVELAND State:OH ZIP:44110 Country:US Phone:216-531-6010 CAGE:0HBRI ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM STEARATE. CAS:557-04-0 Other REC Limits:N/K OSHA PEL:N/K ACGIH TLV:N/K ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:EYES:MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT WITH CONTACT.SKIN:MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT WITH PROLONGED CONTACT.INGESTION:MAY CAUSE GASTRO-INTESTINAL DISCOMFORT IF SWALLOWED.INHALATION:DUST MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT OF THE NOSE,T HROAT,AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT,COUGHING AND CHOKING. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES TO ENSURE THOROUGH FLUSHING.IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS,CONSULT PHYSICIAN.SKIN:WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.INGESTION:AS A PRECAUTIO NARY MEASURE,CONSULT PHYSICIAN IF SWALLOWED.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:PMCC Flash Point:>500F,260C Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2,FOG,DRY CHEMICAL. Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST EXPLOSIONS MAY OCCUR UNDER CONDITIONS OF HIGH DUST CONCENTRATION IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.HAZ DECOMP PRODUCTS:CARBON DIOXIDE,MAGNESIUM OXIDE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:WORKPLACE RELEASE:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES.SHOVEL OR VACUUM INTO DRUMS.SOIL RELEASE:TREAT THE SAME AS WORKPLACE RELEASE.WATER RELEASE:NOTIFICATION OF THE PROPER GOVERNMENT AGENCY MAY BE APPROPRIATE.AIR RELEASE:AVOID RAISING DUST CLOUDS. Neutralizing Agent:N/K ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA,AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARK OR FLAME.AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. Other Precautions:DUST EXPLOSIONS MAY OCCUR UNDER CONDITIONS OF HIGH DUST CONCENTRATION IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR CONCENTRATION BELOW LEVEL OF CONCERN . Protective Gloves:RUBBER Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES . Other Protective Equipment:REPEATED AND PROLONGED CONTACT:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND HALF MASK W/CARTRIDGE. Work Hygienic Practices:AS WITH ANY CHEMICAL,AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.DO NOT INGEST. Supplemental Safety and Health MELTING POINT:291.2-334.4F,144-168C. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUP DA Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K Vapor Pres:NIL Vapor Density:N/K Spec Gravity:>1.0 (WATER=1) Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/K Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE POWDER,MILD FATTY ODOR. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . 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.