SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS COMPANY -- MAGNESIUM STEARATE  -- 6850-00N011085
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MSDS Date:07/20/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N011085
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS COMPANY
Address:1000 WAYSIDE ROAD
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44110
Info Phone Num:216-531-6010
Emergency Phone Num:216-531-6010
CAGE:0HBRI
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS CO
Address:1000 WAYSIDE RD
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44110
Country:US
Phone:216-531-6010
CAGE:0HBRI

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM STEARATE.
CAS:557-04-0
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:MAY CAUSE DISCOMFORT WITH CONTACT.SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE DISCOMFORT WITH PROLONGED CONTACT.INGESTION:MAY CAUSE
    GASTRO-INTESTINAL DISCOMFORT IF SWALLOWED.INHALATION:DUST MAY CAUSE
    DISCOMFORT OF THE NOSE,T HROAT,AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT,COUGHING
    AND CHOKING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.REMOVE ANY
    CONTACT LENSES TO ENSURE THOROUGH FLUSHING.IF DISCOMFORT
    PERSISTS,CONSULT PHYSICIAN.SKIN:WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND
    WATER.INGESTION:AS A PRECAUTIO NARY MEASURE,CONSULT PHYSICIAN IF
    SWALLOWED.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>500F,260C
Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2,FOG,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST EXPLOSIONS MAY OCCUR UNDER
    CONDITIONS OF HIGH DUST CONCENTRATION IN THE PRESENCE OF AN
    IGNITION SOURCE.HAZ DECOMP PRODUCTS:CARBON DIOXIDE,MAGNESIUM OXIDE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WORKPLACE RELEASE:REMOVE IGNITION
    SOURCES.SHOVEL OR VACUUM INTO DRUMS.SOIL RELEASE:TREAT THE SAME AS
    WORKPLACE RELEASE.WATER RELEASE:NOTIFICATION OF THE PROPER
    GOVERNMENT AGENCY MAY BE APPROPRIATE.AIR  RELEASE:AVOID RAISING
    DUST CLOUDS.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA,AWAY FROM
    HEAT,SPARK OR FLAME.AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.WASH HANDS AFTER
    HANDLING.WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Other Precautions:DUST EXPLOSIONS MAY OCCUR UNDER CONDITIONS OF HIGH
    DUST CONCENTRATION IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW LEVEL OF CONCERN .
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:REPEATED AND PROLONGED CONTACT:WEAR
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND HALF MASK W/CARTRIDGE.
Work Hygienic Practices:AS WITH ANY CHEMICAL,AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN
    AND EYES.DO NOT INGEST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT:291.2-334.4F,144-168C.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUP DA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:NIL
Vapor Density:N/K 
Spec Gravity:>1.0 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/K 
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE POWDER,MILD FATTY ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,MAGNESIUM OXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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