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Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name MAGNESIUM STEARATE NF/EP Letco Medical, LLC 1316 Commerce Drive NW IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Supplier Information Decatur, AL 35601 Chemtrec 1 (800) 239-5288 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) +1 (734) 843-4693 Product Synonym(s) Stearic acid, magnesium salt * Magnesium distearate Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance Not classif ied. or Mixture Signal Word None Hazard Statement(s) N/A Pictogram(s) N/A Precautionary Statement(s) N/A Hazards Not Otherwise No data available Classified Ingredient(s) with Unknown No data available Toxicity Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name Octadecanoic acid, magnesium salt Common Name Magnesium Stearate CAS Number 557-04-0 Impurities and/or Stabilizing No data available Additives Section 4: First Aid Measures Remove f rom exposure. Remove contaminated clothing. For treatment advice, seek guidance f rom an occupational health physician or other licensed health-care provider f amiliar with workplace chemical exposures. In the United States, General Advice the national poison control number is 1-800-222-1222. If person is not breathing, give artif icial respiration. If breathing is dif f icult, give oxygen if available. Persons developing serious hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions must receive immediate medical attention. If breathing is dif f icult, remove to f resh air and keep at rest in a position comf ortable f or breathing. Call a physician if If Inhaled symptoms develop or persist. In Case of Skin Contact Wash of f with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. In Case of Eye Contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. If Swallowed Rinse mouth. If ingestion of a large amount does occur, call a poison control center immediately. Most Important Symptoms Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. and Effects Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or f oam as appropriate f or surrounding f ire and materials. Media Special Hazards Arising Explosion Hazard: Avoid generating dust; f ine dust dispersed in air in suf f icient concentrations and in the presence of From the an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard. Substance/Mixture Wear suitable protective equipment. As with all f ires, evacuate personnel to saf e areas. Firef ighters should use self - Special PPE and/or contained breathing equipment and protective clothing. Cool containers exposed to f lames with water until well af ter Precautions for Firefighters the f ire is out. Page 1 of 4 Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Dust deposits should not be allowed to accumulate on surf aces, as these may f orm an explosive mixture if they are Personal Precautions, released into the atmosphere in suf f icient concentration. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Do not touch damaged Protective Equipment and containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear Emergency Procedures appropriate personal protective equipment. Methods and Materials Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container f or disposal. Avoid the generation of dusts during Used for Containment clean-up. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS. Wash spill site. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container f or disposal. Avoid the generation of dusts during Cleanup Procedures clean-up. For waste disposal, see section 13 of SDS. Wash spill site. Section 7: Handling and Storage Combustible dust clouds may be created where operations produce f ine material (dust). Avoid signif icant deposit of material, especially on horizontal surf aces, which may become airborne and f orm combustible dust clouds and may Precautions for Safe contribute to secondary explosions. As a general rule, when handling USP Ref erence Standards, avoid all contact and Handling inhalation of dust, mists, and/or vapors associated with the material. Clean equipment and work surf aces with suitable detergent or solvent af ter use. Af ter removing gloves, wash hands and other exposed skin thoroughly. Use of a designated area is recommended f or handling of potent materials. Store in tight container as def ined in the USP-NF. This material should be handled and stored per label instructions to Conditions for Safe Storage ensure product integrity. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Material Magnesium Stearate (CAS 557-04-0) Type TWA Value 10 mg/m3 Parameters Airborne exposure should be controlled primarily by engineering controls such as general dilution ventilation, local exhaust ventilation, or process enclosure. Local exhaust ventilation is generally pref erred to general exhaust because it Appropriate Engineering can control the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion into the work area. An industrial hygiene survey Controls involving air monitoring may be used to determine the ef f ectiveness of engineering controls. Ef f ectiveness of engineering controls intended f or use with high potent materials should be assessed by use of nontoxic surrogate materials. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and saf ety practice. Saf ety glasses with sideshields are recommended. Face shields or goggles may be required if splash potential exists or PPE - Eye/Face Protection if corrosive materials are present. Approved eye protection (e.g. bearing the ANSI Z87 or CSA stamp) is pref erred. Maintain eyewash f acilities in the work area. Chemically compatible gloves. For handling solutions, ensure that the glove material is protective against the solvent being used. Use handling practices that minimize direct hand contact. Employees who are sensitive to natural rubber PPE - Skin Protection (latex) should use nitrile or other synthetic nonlatex gloves. Use of powder latex gloves should be avoided due to the risk of latex allergy. Chemically compatible gloves. For handling solutions, ensure that the glove material is protective against the solvent being used. Use handling practices that minimize direct hand contact. Employees who are sensitive to natural rubber PPE - Body Protection (latex) should use nitrile or other synthetic nonlatex gloves. Use of powdered latex gloves should be avoided due to the risk of latex allergy. For handling of laboratory scale quantities, a cloth lab coat is recommended. Where signif icant quantities are handled, work clothing may be necessary to prevent take-home contamination. PPE - Respiratory Where respirators are deemed necessary to reduce or control occupational exposures, use NIOSH approved Protection respiratory protection and have an ef f ective respirator program in place. Page 2 of 4 Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Form: Powder, Solid Colour: Very f ine light white powder. Upper/Lower Flammability No data available or Explosive Limits Odor Faint odor of stearic acid. Vapor Pressure < 0.0000001 kPa at 25 °C Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density No data available pH No data available Relative Density No data available Melting Point/Freezing 258.8 - 266 °F (126 - 130 °C) / 191.3 °F (88.5 °C) Point Solubility in water Insoluble. Solubility (other) Insoluble in ethanol and in ether. Slightly soluble in warm benzene and in Solubility warm ethanol. Initial Boiling Point and No data available Boiling Range Flash Point 482.00 °F (250.00 °C) Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability (Solid, Gas) No data available Partition Coefficient No data available Auto-Ignition Temperature No data available Decomposition No data available Temperature Viscosity No data available Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity No reactivity hazards known. Chemical Stability Material is stable under normal conditions. Possibility of Hazardous No dangerous reaction under condition of normal use. Reactions Conditions to Avoid Heat, f lames and sparks. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Alkalis. Iron salts. Hazardous Decomposition MgOx. Irritating and/or toxic f umes or gases. Emits toxic f umes under f ire conditions. Products Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral LD50 Oral Rat >10000 mg/kg Acute Toxicity - Inhalation LC50 Inhalation Rat > 2mg/l Acute Toxicity - Dermal Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met. Acute Toxicity - Eye Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met. Skin Corrosion/Irritation Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met. Serious Eye Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met. Damage/Irritation Respiratory or Skin Due to lack of data the classif ication is not possible. Sensitazation Germ Cell Mutagenicity Due to lack of data the classif ication is not possible. Carcinogenicity IARC This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by IARC. Carcinogenicity ACGIH This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by ACGIH. Carcinogenicity NTP This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by NTP. Carcinogenicity OSHA This product is not considered to be a carcinogen by OSHA. Based on available data, the classif ication criteria are not met. No adverse reproductive ef f ects were seen in animal Reproductive Toxicity studies. Specific Target Organ Based on available data, the classif