MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ZINC STEARATE/CALCIUM STEARATE
SUMIT CHEMICALS (PVT) lTD.
(A UNIT OF MLA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES)
111/230 Harsh Nagar, Kanpur-208012.
India.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
BUSINESS HRS. : 91-512-291408-10,290057
Contact Person: Mr. S.K.Pandey, V.P.- Marketing (Res-91-512-606583)
I.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT NAME........:
CHEMICAL NAME.......:
FORMULA.............:
CHEMICAL FAMILY.....:
Zinc Stearate
Zinc Stearate
Zn(C18H35O2)2
Zinc Salt of Stearic Acid
CAS NUMBER..........: 557-05-1
II.
Calcium Stearate
Calcium Stearate
Ca(C18H35O2)2
Calcium Salt of Stearic
Acid
1592-23-0
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME: Zinc Stearate
CAS # 557-05-1
Calcium Stearate
CAS # 1592-23-0
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA : Not Established
ACGIH: Not Established
CONCENTRATION (%)
Essentially 100 %
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA : Not Established
ACGIH: Not Established
CONCENTRATION (%)
Essentially 100 %
III.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL FORM.............:
COLOR.....................:
ODOR......................:
MOLECULAR WEIGHT..........:
pH .......................:
BOILING POINT.............:
MELTING/FREEZING POINT....:
VISCOSITY.................:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER ......:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY .........:
BULK DENSITY..............:
VAPOR PRESSURE ...........:
VAPOR DENSITY ............:
Solid Powder
White to Off White
Faint Fatty Odor
632.33
Neutral
Not Applicable
120oC
Not Applicable
Negligible
1.095
0.08-0.3 gm/cc
Not Volatile
Not Applicable (Air
= 1)
Solid Powder
Cream to white
Odorless
607.03
Neutral
Not Applicable
160 oC
Not Applicable
Negligible
1.04
0.08-0.3 gm/cc
Not Volatile
Not Applicable (Air
= 1)
IV.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA:
FLASH POINT.....................:Not Applicable.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE.......:Not Established
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.............:Water Spray, Foam, Carbon Dioxide
or Dry Chemical
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Burning will produce toxic fumes.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full turnout gear to fight
fires.
UNUSUAL FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Concentrated dust may present an
explosion hazard.
V.
EMPLOYEE PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS:
EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS........:Safety glasses or goggles.
SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.......:PVC gloves with impervious boots,
apron or coveralls. Employees should wash their hands and face before
eating, drinking or using tobacco products.
RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS............:Work ambient concentrations should
be monitored and if the recommended exposure limit is exceeded, a
NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator must be worn.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS...........: Use local ventilation if dusting is
a problem, to maintain air levels below the recommended exposure limit.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES.....: Emergency showers and eye wash
stations should be available. Educate and train employees in the safe
use and handling of hazardous chemicals.
STABILITY..................: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and
storage.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION...: Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITIES..........: Strong Oxidizers
INSTABILITY CONDITIONS.....: Excessive temperatures(see INCOMPATIBILITIES).
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.....: Zinc Oxide, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide
VI. SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES:
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES....: Utilize recommended protective clothing
and equipment.
Clean spills in a manner that does not disperse dust
into the air. Spill area can be washed with water. Collect wash water
for approved disposal. Keep from entering water or ground water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD.......: Waste disposal should be in accordance
with existing federal, state and local environmental regulations.
VII.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & STORAGE DATA:
STORAGE TEMPERATURE(MIN/MAX): Ambient/Ambient.
SHELF LIFE..................: Unlimited in tightly closed container.
SPECIAL SENSITIVITY.........: None
HANDLING/STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid breathing dust.
Avoid getting in
eyes or on skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry place
away from direct sunlight, heat and incompatible materials. Reseal
containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages.
VIII.
TOXICITY DATA:
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological
properties have not been thoroughly investigated for Zinc Stearate.
IX.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
OSHA STATUS.................: This product is hazardous under
criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29
1910.1200.
the
CFR
TSCA STATUS.................: On TSCA Inventory
RCRA STATUS.................: If discarded in its purchased form, this
product would not be hazardous waste either by listing or by
characteristic.
However, under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the
product user to determine at the time of disposal, whether a material
containing the product or derived from the product should be classified
as a hazardous waste. (40 CFR 261.20-24)
SARA TITLE 313.......:
This product is reportable as a zinc compound
containing a maximum of 16% zinc.
X.
APPROVALS:
REASON FOR ISSUE..........:
PREPARED BY...............:
APPROVED BY...............:
APPROVAL DATE.............:
Customer Informations.
Ms Sunita Pandey
Mr N.K.Kapoor
10/05/2001