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Date of Issue : Jan 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE Other Names : OCTADECENOIC ACID, MONOESTER WITH 1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Used as food additive and as a base for creams.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White to cream waxy solid. Formula : C21H42O4 Boiling Point : N/A deg C Melting Point : 55 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 0.94 (water = 1) Flash Point : Test Unknown >200 pH : 5 - 7 (10% dispersion) Solubility in water : Insol g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Solubility in water = insoluble in water. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
May be harmful if ingested in quantity. Eye
Irritating to eyes. Skin
No information available. Inhaled
No information available. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No evidence of carcinogenic properties. No evidence of mutagenic or teratogenic effects.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Wash mouth thoroughly with water. In sever cases obtain medical attention.
Eye
Irrigate thoroughly with water. If discomfort persists obtain medical attention.
Skin
Wash off thoroughly with soap and water.
Inhaled
Remove from exposure.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of paitent and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
No information available.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No information available.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to keep airbourne concentrations low.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear rubber or plastic gloves, goggles or face shield. Also plastic apron, sleeves, and protective boots should be worn if handling in large quantity.
3.4 Flammability
Material is combustible. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in dry and well-closed bags. Avoid storage above 55 deg C.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE Hazard IRRITANT
Risk Phrases R36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrases S25 Avoid contact with eyes. S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear suitable protective clothing. Prevent material from entering surface drains.
Carefully sweep up spilled material. For large spillages, liquids sohlud be contained with sand or earth. Both liquids and solids should be transferred to salvage containers. Any residues should be treated as for small spillages.
Disposal
Can be easily disposed off with other waste products. No special care for effluent treatment is necessary. Product is biodegradable.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Keep away from oxidisng agents, may react with oxidisng agents.
Extinguishing Media
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide or vapoursing liquids as extinguishing media. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No information available.
5.1 Contact Points
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