| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Zinc distearate | 【Synonyms】
Dermarone
Metallac
Octadecanoic acid, zinc salt | 【CAS】
557-05-1 | 【Formula】
2C18H35O2Zn | 【Molecular Weight】
632.34 | 【EINECS】
209-151-9 | 【RTECS】
ZH5200000 | 【RTECS Class】
Other | 【Merck】
12,10292 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
3919706 | 【Beilstein Reference】
4-02-00-01206 |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. | 【Inhalation】
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | 【Skin】
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. | 【Eyes】
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Keep away from heat and flame. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed. | 【Handling】
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. | 【Inhalation】
Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. May cause respiratory tract irritation. | 【Skin】
Dust may cause mechanical irritation. | 【Eyes】
Dust may cause mechanical irritation. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | 【Respirators】
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. | 【Exposure limit(s)】
TLV: ppm; 10 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1992-1993). OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | 【Poison Class】
4 |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
355 (open cup) | 【Autoignition】
420 | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Material will burn in a fire. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Incompatibilities】
Dilute acids, oxidizing materials. | 【Stability】
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Decomposition】
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic fumes of zinc oxide. |
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