| [Flash Point] 154 | |
| [Autoignition] 377 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Will burn if involved in a fire. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion. Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. | |
| [Upper exp. limit] 4.9 | |
| [Lower exp. limit] .5 | |
| [Ingestion] Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. | |
| [Exposure Effects] The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. | |
| [Poison Class] - | |
| [Appearance] White crystals, scales or flakes or white to yellow-white crystalline solid or powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 61 - 63 | |
| [Boiling Point] 352 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 3E-5 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 0.853 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 4.78 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 7.17 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 61.7 kJ/mol | |
| [Heat Of Combustion] -10030.6 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Manufacture of metallic palmitates, soaps, lube oils, waterproofing, food-grade additives. | |
| [Saturation Concentration] Very low at 25 C | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.4281 (70 C) | |
| [Product Name] Hexadecanoic acid | |
| [Synonyms] 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid Cetylic acid Hexadecanoic acid Neo-Fat 16 Palmitinic acid Prifac 2960 | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_57-10-3.htm">57-10-3 | |
| [Formula] C16H32O2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 256.43 | |
| [EINECS] 200-312-9 | |
| [RTECS] RT4550000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Natural Product; Primary Irritant | |
| [Merck] 12,7128 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 607489 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-02-00-01157 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Clean up residual material by washing area with a 2-5% solution of soda ash. | |
| [Disposal Code] 4 | |
| [Incompatibilities] Bases, oxidizing materials, reducing materials. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2915 70 15 |
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