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Chemical Name: Magnesium Stearate Synonym: Magnesium Salt of Stearic Acid CAS Number: 557-04-0
Health 1
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection E
Magnesium Stearate 557 -04-0 100% Not Established Not Established
Since no Exposure limits have been established for Magnesium Stearate by OSHA & ACGIH, we recommend that our product should be treated as a nuisance dust 15 mg/m³.
Accute Health Effects: Irritating to the skin and eyes on contact. Inhalation will cause irritation to the lungs and mucus membrane. Irritation to the eyes will cause watering and redness. Reddening, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin inflammation. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear protective equipment when handling this compound.
Chronic Health Effects: This product has no known chronic effects. Repeated or prolong exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate medical conditions.
Accute Health Effects: This product is not listed by NTP, IARC or regulated as a Carcinogen by OSHA.
First Aid For Eye: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
First Aid For Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with water. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician if irritation occurs.
First Aid For Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
First Aid For Ingestion: If swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Flammability:
Non-Flamable Flash Points: Not Applicable Auto-Ignition: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Water Spray, Foam, Carbon Dioxide or Dry Chemical
Fire Fighting Procedure: Burning will produce toxic fumes. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full turnout gear to fight fires.
Fire/Explosion Hazards: Concentrated dust may present an explosion hazard.
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
Storage Temperatures: Store at ambient temperature 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 (see Section X). Reseal containers immediately after use. Store away from food and beverages.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles.
Skin Protection: PVC gloves with impervious boots, apron or coveralls. Employees should wash their hands and face before eating, drinking or using tobacco products.
Respirator: Work ambient concentrations should be monitored and if the recommended exposure limit is exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA
approved dust respirator must be worn.
Ventilation: 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.
Physical Form: Solid Powder
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
Molecular Weight: 591.27
Boiling Point: Not Established Melting/Freezing Point: 140°C Solubility In Water: Insoluble Specific Gravity: 1.028
Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not occur
Incompatibilities: Strong Oxidizers
Instable Conditions: Excessive temperatures (see Incompatibilities).
Decomposition Temperature: Not Established
Decomposition products: Oxides of Magnesium and Carbon
RTECS Number: Not Established
Routes of Exposure: Eye contact. Ingestion. Inhalation. Skin contact.
Toxicity Data: To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated for Magnesium Stearate.
Chronic Toxic Effects: This product has no known chronic effects. Repeated or prolong exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate medical conditions.
Acute Toxic Effects: Irritating to the skin and eyes on contact. Inhalation will cause irritation to the lungs and mucus membrane. Irritation to the eyes will cause watering and redness. Reddening, scaling, and itching are characteristics of skin inflammation. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear protective equipment when handling this compound.
Ecotoxicity: Not available at this time.
Waste Disposal Method: Waste disposal should be in accordance with existing federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Proper Shipping Name: Magnesium Stearate
UN Number: N/A
Class: N/A
P.G.: N/A
Label Code: N/A
OSHA Status: This product is hazardous under the criteria of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR
1910.1200.
TSCA Chemical Inventory: This compound is on the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) inventory List
California Proposition 65: To the best of our knowledge, this product contains no levels of listed substances, which the state of
California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive effects.
SARA 313 Title III:
Section 302 ExtremelyHazardous Substances: None Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: None Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: None
Prepared By: Michael Richard
Date: January 30, 2012
Reason For Issue: Updated Information
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