Specification :

Material Safety Data Sheet

PALM STEARIN FATTY ACID
Produced by distillation of the split Palm Stearin fatty acid, obtained from the hydrolysis of palm Stearin oil under high pressure and high temperature

Product uses
The most common uses for this product include being used for the production of soaps, emulsifiers, lubricants, carriers, and soap surfactants.

2.HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT INFORMATION

COMPONENT:
FATTY ACIDS, CAS# 68440-15-3
Carcinogen status of components:
Not listed as carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.

3.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
DESCRIPTION:
A white, semi-solid material having a characteristic fatty odor. Clear, almost colorless to amber liquid above 50 ° C.
MELTING POINT: 52 ° C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.861 @ 20 ° C
ACID VALUE: 208-212 range. SOLUBILITY IN WATER: < 0.1 %

4.HEALTH HAZARD DATA
NOTE:
The acute health effects described below are those which could potentially occur for the finished product. Theyare based on the toxicology information available for the finished product and/ or each hazardous ingredient, and are consistent with the product type and the likelihood of a specific route of exposure. Known chronic health effects related toexposure to a specific ingredient are indicated.
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
Unlikely to occur due to the physical properties of the product. However, if vapors are generated,
irritation to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract with sore throat and coughing may occur.

SKIN CONTACT: Repeated or prolonged excessive exposure may cause irritation or dermatitis.

EYE CONTACT: May cause significant irritation with pain, burns and corneal opacity. May cause irreversible damage.

INGESTION: May cause sore throat, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: None known.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS BEING AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders.

5.REACTIVITY

REACTIVITY
- Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: Strong oxidizers, bases, reducing agents, metals.
DECOMPOSITION
Thermal decomposition may release acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Hazardous decompositionproducts may include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous polymerization has not been reported to occur under normal temperatures andpressures.