ICSC 1506 - CALCIUM STEARATE

CALCIUM STEARATE	ICSC: 1506 (November 2003)
Calcium distearate Octadecanoic acid, calcium salt Stearic acid, calcium salt

CAS #: 1592-23-0

EC Number: 216-472-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

CALCIUM STEARATE

ICSC: 1506

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes.	Formula: C₃₆H₇₀O₄.Ca Molecular mass: 607.0 Melting point: 179°C Density: 1.12 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 15°C: 0.004

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces irritating fumes.

Formula: C₃₆H₇₀O₄.Ca
Molecular mass: 607.0
Melting point: 179°C
Density: 1.12 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 15°C: 0.004

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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