Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Ammonium Stearate
Common Name/
Trade Name
Ammonium Stearate
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
Eye Contact
15 minutes. Cold water may be used. WARM water MUST be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Skin Contact
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Not available.
Serious Inhalation
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
Ingestion
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Not available.
Serious Ingestion
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2).
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Presence of Various
Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
Small Spill
water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on
Large Spill
the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Ammonium Stearate
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. G round all equipment containing material. Do not
Precautions
breathe dust.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
Engineering Controls
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Gloves (impervious). In well ventilated areas or if used in a fume hood, respiratory
protection is not normally required.
Personal Protection in Case Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
of a Large Spill BEFORE handling this product.
Not available.
Exposure Limits
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Solid. (Paste) Not available.
Physical state and O dor
appearance
Not available.
Taste
301.52 g/mole
Molecular Weight
White to yellowish.
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Not available.
Boiling Point
Not available.
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
1.01 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
Not available.
Dispersion Properties
Very slightly soluble in cold water.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Conditions of Instability Excess heat, incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various Not available.
substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
Ammonium Stearate
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion.
Non-hazardous in case of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: Not considered an inhalation hazard since it is in paste form.
Ingestion: Expected to be a low hazard.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
DO T Cl assi fi cati on
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
Ammonium Stearate
DO T (Pi ctograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium Stearate
Federal and State
Regulations
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
California
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS No.
213-695-2).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Not listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
This product is not classified according Not applicable.
DSCL (EEC)
to the EU regulations.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity 0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
B
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG(Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves (impervious).
Ammonium Stearate
Lab coat.
Not applicable.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
