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Magnesium Stearate MSDS
Sheet, Material Safety Data Sheet
1.
PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATIONProduct Name: MAGNESIUM STEARATE
2.
COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Chemical Formula: (C17H35COO)2Mg
Composition: Magnesium stearate 100%
CAS #: 557-04-0
3.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Skin Absorption: May cause irritation with symptoms of
redness, swelling, itching and pain.
Eye Contact: Eye contact may cause irritation with
symptoms of redness, swelling, itching, tearing and pain.
Ingestion: May cause gastroenteritis (inflammation of
the lining membrane of the stomach and intestines) with abdominal pain,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory
tract.
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water or eye wash solution
for 15 minutes. WARM water MUST be used. Get medical attention if
irritation persists.
Skin: Wash with soap and water. Cover irritated skin
with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
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 collars, ties, belts or
waistbands.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical
attention.
5.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability of Product: Magnesium
stearate may be combustible at high
temperatures.
Auto Ignition Temperature: Not Available
Hazardous Combustion Products: CO, CO2
Conditions Under Which Flammability Could Occur: Not
Available
Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical; Carbon Dioxide; Foam Note: Do not use water jet.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)
Personal Protection: N/A
Methods for Cleaning Up: Sweep up and dispose of in
an appropriate waste disposal container according to local and regional
authority requirements. Wash area with soap and water.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Wear safety glasses. Avoid contact
with eyes.
Keep away from oxidizing agents, excessive heat and sources of ignition.
Empty containers pose a fire risk. Evaporate the
residue under a fume hood.
Ground all equipment containing material.
Do not breathe dust.
Storage: Store Magnesium
stearate in
a cool, dry location, in a sealed container in a well ventilated area.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures. Provide
exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne
concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. If
user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Ensure that
eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work area.
Personal Protection:
Eye: Safety glasses should be worn.
Skin/Body: Lab coats, gloves.
Respiratory: Approved/certified dust respirator or
equivalent.
Ventilation: Handle in well ventilated areas.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Magnesium stearate is solid
Color: White
Odor: Neutral
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.028
pH: Not Available
Melting Point: 88C (190.4F)
Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble in cold water.
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Magnesium
stearate is stable
Conditions to Avoid: Not Available
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Not Available
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Not Available
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Routes of Entry: Ingestion
Toxicity to Animals: LD50: Not Available
LC50: Not Available
Chronic Effects on Humans: Magnesium
stearate may cause damage to the
following organs: Liver, Skin
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of
ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
inhalation.
Irritancy: Skin: Irritant
Eyes: Irritant
Carcinogenicity: Not Available
Reproductive Toxicity: Not Available
Teratogenic: Not Available
Mutagenic: Not Available
Notes: This substance may be toxic to liver, skin. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can
produce target organ damage.
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecological Information: 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.
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods: Do not put into sewer lines.
Dispose of according to local, state regulations.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material.
Class/Division: Not restricted
Proper Shipping Name: N/A
Label: None
Packing Group: N/A
ID Number: N/A
Hazard: N/A
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal & State Regulations: California prop. 65: This
product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California
has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which
would require a warning under the statute: Magnesium stearate
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Magnesium stearate
WHMIS Canada: Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC): This product is not classified according to
the EU regulations.
HMIS (USA):
Health Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (USA):
Health
Hazard: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Protective Equipment:
Gloves
Lab Coat
Dust respirator. Be Sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent.
Safety Glasses
16.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Disclaimer:
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Our company provides this
Magnesium Stearate MSDS information sheet contained
herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness
or accuracy. This Magnesium Stearate MSDS sheet is intended only as a
guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a
properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the
information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its
appropriateness for a particular purpose.
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Magnesium Stearate Manufacturers at:
MUBYCHEM GROUP
CHINCHBUNDER, MUMBAI 400009, INDIA
TEL: (OFFICE)
91-22-23774610, 91-22- 23723564. 91-22-23728264
e-mail: info@mubychem.com
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