| [Flash Point] >149 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Extinguish fire using regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical. Water or foam may cause frothing which can be violent and possibly endanger the life of the firefighter. Water may be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool until fire is out. | |
| [Ingestion] Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended. | |
| [Inhalation] If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention. | |
| [Skin] Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention. | |
| [Storage] Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. | |
| [Inhalation] Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. | |
| [Skin] May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin. | |
| [Eyes] Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 24/25 | |
| [Personal Protection] Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots. | |
| [Respirators] Not required under normal conditions of use. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) irritation (nose, throat, | |
| [Poison Class] - | |
| [Appearance] Clear, colorless liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] insoluble | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 10 (20 C) | |
| [Density] 1.05 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Usage] Food additive, surfactant. | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.47 (20 C) | |
| [Product Name] Sorbitan laurate | |
| [Synonyms] Alkamuls S 20 Glycomul LC Lauric acid sorbitan ester Sorbitan M Sorbitan, monododecanoate Span 20 | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_1338-39-2.htm">1338-39-2 | |
| [Formula] C18H34O6 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 346.52 | |
| [EINECS] 215-663-3 | |
| [RTECS] WG2920000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen | |
| [Merck] 12,8872 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] NA | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Small Spill - Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent or other absorbent material. Large Spill - Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill at source, dike area of spill to prevent spreading, pump liquid to salvage tank. Remaining liquid may be taken up on sand, clay, earth, floor absorbent, or other absorbent material and shoveled into containers. | |
| [Stability] Stable. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons. | |
| [HS Code] 3402 13 00 |
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