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........: Zinc Stearate Calcium Stearate
CHEMICAL NAME.......: Zinc Stearate Calcium Stearate
FORMULA.............: Zn(C18H35O2)2 Ca(C18H35O2)2
CHEMICAL FAMILY.....: Zinc Salt of Stearic Acid Calcium Salt of Stearic Acid
CAS NUMBER..........: 557-05-1 1592-23-0

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENT NAME: Zinc Stearate Calcium Stearate
CAS # 557-05-1 CAS # 1592-23-0
EXPOSURE LIMITS EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA : Not Established OSHA : Not Established
ACGIH: Not Established ACGIH: Not Established
CONCENTRATION (%) CONCENTRATION (%)
Essentially 100 % Essentially 100 %

III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

PHYSICAL FORM.............: Solid Powder Solid Powder
COLOR.....................: White to Off White Cream to white
ODOR......................: Faint Fatty Odor Odorless
MOLECULAR WEIGHT..........: 632.33 607.03
pH .......................: Neutral Neutral
BOILING POINT.............: Not Applicable Not Applicable
MELTING/FREEZING POINT....: 120oC 160 oC
VISCOSITY.................: Not Applicable Not Applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER ......: Negligible Negligible
SPECIFIC GRAVITY .........: 1.095 1.04
BULK DENSITY..............: 0.08-0.3 gm/cc 0.08-0.3 gm/cc
VAPOR PRESSURE ...........: Not Volatile Not Volatile
VAPOR DENSITY ............: Not Applicable (Air = 1) 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 the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

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..........: Customer Informations.
PREPARED BY...............: Ms Sunita Pandey
APPROVED BY...............: Mr N.K.Kapoor
APPROVAL DATE.............: 10/05/2001


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