Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Sorbitan tristearate
Common Name/
Trade Name
Manufacturer
Commercial Name(s)
Synonym
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
Sorbitan tristearate
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
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.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
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.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Flash Points CLOSED CUP: 150°C (302°F).
Flammable Limits Not available.
Products of Combustion Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
of Various Substances Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Not available.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal.
Large Spill Absorb with an inert material and put the spilled material in an appropriate waste disposal. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not
breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Sorbitan tristearate
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below
their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the
work-station location.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Synthetic apron. Gloves (impervious). Respiratory protection is not necessary for normal
handling. Good room ventilation or use of local exhaust (fume hood) is sufficient. Use a vapor respirator
under conditions where exposure to the substance is apparent (e.g. generation of high concentrations of mist
or vapor, inadequate ventilation, development of respiratory tract irritation), and engineering controls are not
feasible. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
a Large Spill specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Liquid. Odor Not available.
Taste Not available.
Molecular Weight Not available.
Not available.
Color
pH (1% soln/water) Not applicable.
Boiling Point Not available.
Decomposes.
Melting Point
Critical Temperature Not available.
0.95-0.98 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Vapor Pressure Not available.
Vapor Density Not available.
Volatility Not available.
Odor Threshold Not available.
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Ionicity (in Water) Not available.
Dispersion Properties Not available.
Solubility Insoluble in cold water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Conditions of Instability Excess heat, incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various Reactive with oxidizing agents.
substances
Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.
Sorbitan tristearate
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
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, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
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: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May cause digestive tract irritation.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
may arise.
Toxicity of the Products Not available.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on the Not available.
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
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Special Provisions for Not applicable.
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Sorbitan tristearate
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sorbitan tristearate
Federal and State
Regulations
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
Proposition 65 found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
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. 247-891-4).
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: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified Not applicable.
according to the EU regulations.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
1
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
a
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves (impervious).
Lab coat.
Not applicable.
Safety glasses.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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