International Chemical Safety Cards

ZINC STEARATE ICSC: 0987
ZINC STEARATE
Octadecanoic acid, zinc salt
C36H70O4Zn/Zn(C18H35O2)2
Molecular mass: 632.3
CAS # 557-05-1
RTECS # ZH5200000
ICSC # 0987
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

  • INHALATION

    		• Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN


    		• Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES

    		• Safety goggles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).


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    ICSC: 0987 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     WHITE, FINE, SOFT POWDER.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. If dry, it can be charged electrostatically by swirling, pneumatic transport, pouring, etc.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating producing acrid smoke and fumes of zinc oxide.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: ppm; 10 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1992-1993).


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20░C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Melting point: 130░C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
    Solubility in water: none
    		 Flash point: 277░C o.c.
    Auto-ignition temperature: 420░C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 30 g/m3 - ?
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    N O T E S
    Dermarone, Metallac and Metasap 576 are trade names.
    NFPA Code: H 0; F 1; R 0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0987 ZINC STEARATE
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