Material Safety Data Sheet

NFPA HMIS Personal Protective Equipment

Health Hazard
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1 Fire Hazard
1 0 1
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.

Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1

Common Name/ Magnesium stearate Catalog M1184, MA130

Trade Name Number(s).
CAS# 557-04-0
Manufacturer RTECS WI4390000
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA TSCA 8(b) inventory:
GARDENA, CA 90248 Magnesium stearate

Commercial Name(s) Petrac MG 20 CI# Not available.

Synonym Octadecanoic acid, magnesium salt;
Dibasic magnesium stearate IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Chemical Name Stearic acid, magnesium salt

Chemical Family Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000

Chemical Formula (C18H35COO)2Mg or C36-H70-Mg-O4 or C36-H70-O4.Mg

Supplier SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.

14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248

Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients

Exposure Limits
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Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3) % by Weight

1) Magnesium stearate 557-04-0 10 100

Toxicological Data Not applicable.

on Ingredients

Section 3. Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Effects

Potential Chronic Health CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH.
Effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance may be toxic to liver.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

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Section 4. First Aid Measures

Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. WARM water MUST be used. Get medical attention if
irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.

Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.

Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data

Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.

Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.

Flash Points Not available.

Flammable Limits Not available.

Products of Combustion These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Some metallic oxides.

Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.

Various Substances

Explosion Hazards in Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Presence of Various Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Substances
Fire Fighting Media SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.

Special Remarks on Not available.

Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Be careful that the
product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local
authorities.

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Section 7. Handling and Storage

Precautions Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do
not breathe dust. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels
below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
a Large Spill used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits TWA: 10 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
TWA: 10 (mg/m3) [Canada]

Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid.) Odor Odorless.

Taste Tasteless.
Molecular Weight 591.24 g/mole
Color White.
pH (1% soln/water) Not available.

Boiling Point Not available.

Melting Point 88°C (190.4°F)

Critical Temperature Not available.

Specific Gravity 1.028 (Water = 1)

Vapor Pressure Not applicable.

Vapor Density Not available.

Volatility Not available.

Odor Threshold Not available.

Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available.

Ionicity (in Water) Not available.

Dispersion Properties Not available.

Solubility Very slightly soluble in cold water, diethyl ether.

Solubility in Water: 0.003 g in 100 cc water at 15 deg. C.; 0.004 g in 100 cc water at 25 deg. C; 0.008 g in
100 cc water at 50 deg. C.
Solubility in Ether: 0.003 g in 100 cc Ether at 25 deg . C.

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data

Stability The product is stable.

Instability Temperature Not available.

Conditions of Instability Excess heat, incompatible materials, dust generation

Incompatibility with various Reactive with oxidizing agents.

substances
Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

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Special Remarks on Not available.

Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.

Section 11. Toxicological Information

Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.

Toxicity to Animals Acute oral toxicity (LD50): >10000 mg/kg [Rat].

Chronic Effects on Humans CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: A4 (Not classifiable for human or animal.) by ACGIH.
May cause damage to the following organs: liver.

Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans

Special Remarks on Not available.

Toxicity to Animals

Special Remarks on Not available.

Chronic Effects on Humans

Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:

Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: May cause skin irritaiton by mechanical action.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation by mechanical action.
Inhalation: Can cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: Expected to be a low hazard and have low toxicity.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion of larger quanties may affect the kidneys and liver and cause
weight loss.

Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity Not available.

BOD5 and COD Not available.

Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.

Toxicity of the Products The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
of Biodegradation

Special Remarks on the Not available.

Products of Biodegradation

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.

Section 14. Transport Information

DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).

Identification Not applicable.

Special Provisions for Not applicable.

Transport

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DOT (Pictograms)

Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms

Federal and State TSCA 8(b) inventory: Magnesium stearate
Regulations
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
Proposition 65 found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Warnings California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS
No. 209-150-3).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.

Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).

DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified Not applicable.

according to the EU regulations.

Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection Flammability
Fire Hazard Association (U.S.A.)
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1
Reactivity
Health 1 0 Reactivity
0
Personal Protection Specific hazard
E
WHMIS (Canada)
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DSCL (Europe)
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TDG (Canada)
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ADR (Europe)
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Protective Equipment Gloves.

Lab coat.

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Dust respirator. Be sure to use an

approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.

Safety glasses.

Section 16. Other Information

MSDS Code M3190

References Not available.

Other Special Major Uses: In baby dusting powders; drier in paints, varnishes; flatting agent; stabilizer; lubricant for plastics; in
Considerations foods as a binder, anticaking agent, release agent, and emulsifier; in manufacturer of medicines; cosmetic
ingredient; in fire extinguishers

Validated by Sonia Owen on 9/13/2011. Verified by Sonia Owen.

Printed 9/13/2011.

CALL (310) 516-8000

Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.