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Date of Issue : Jun 2000 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : OLEIC ACID Other Names : (Z)-9-OCTADECANOIC ACID 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 : Preparation of Turkey red oil, soft soap and other oleates; in polishing compounds; waterproofing textiles, oiling wood; manufacturing driers; thickening lubricating oils. The barium salt in rodent extermination.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Colourless pale yellow liquid with lard-like odour. Formula : CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH Boiling Point : 360 deg C Melting Point : 13.5 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 0.895 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () 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
No information available. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Product should present no significant problems to typical persons in normal use. Eye
Product should present no significant problems to typical persons in normal use. Skin
Product should present no significant problems to typical persons in normal use. Inhaled
Product should present no significant problems to typical persons in normal use. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No information available.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Seek medical attention.
Eye
If product enters the eyes, wash eyes to remove material. No further measures should normally be required.
Skin
If product gets on skin, wash skin to remove material. No further measures should normally be required.
Inhaled
No first aid measures normally required. However, if vapours or mists have been inhaled, and irritation has developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or persists more than approx 30 minutes, seek medical advice.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eyebath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
No information available.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
Recommended TWA of 10 mg/m3 for dusts or mists that are not otherwise established. The nature of this product makes it unlikely that this level would be reached under normal conditions of use.
3.2 Engineering Controls
In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained. Values may be reduced by special process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or other methods. If you believe airbourne concentrations of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to modify the process or environment to reduce the problem.
3.3 Personal Protection
It is usually safe to not use a dust mask or respirator protection on account of this product. However, if the product is being used in dusty or confined conditions, use of a mask respirator may be preferred. Protective gloves are not normally necessary when using this product. However, it is always prudent to wear gloves. Protective eyewear is not normally necessary when using this product. However, it is always prudent to wear eyewear. Product is essentially safe to use without any protective clothing. However, its use is recommended as good industrial practice. Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory.
3.4 Flammability
Not flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Containers should be kept closed when not in use to avoid contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames. Keep away from bases and strong oxidizing agents.
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 OLEIC ACID Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
It is recommended that clean up personnel wear full protective clothing including respiratory protection in poorly ventilated areas. Prevent spilled material from entering drains or water courses. Stop leak if safe to do so and contain spill. Advise local authorities if significant quantities enter environment.
Absorb spilled material onto sand, vermiculate or other suitable absorbent material. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage. After pickup complete, wash spill site preventing runoff into drains.
Disposal
Dispose according to all local, state and federal regulations. Recycle wherever possible. May be suitable for approved landfill.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
There is no risk of explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire. Product is not flammable. May decompose when exposed to fire conditions emitting toxic mixtures. These mixtures may form flammable or explosive dust clouds in air. Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water fog as extinguishing media. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No information available.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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