ICSC 0530 - PALMITIC ACID

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PALMITIC ACID	ICSC: 0530 (November 1997)
Hexadecanoic acid 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic acid Cetylic acid

CAS #: 57-10-3

EC Number: 200-312-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from bases, oxidants and reducing agents. Well closed.
PACKAGING

PALMITIC ACID

ICSC: 0530

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Reacts with bases, oxidants and reducing agents.	Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂ Molecular mass: 256.5 Boiling point: 351-352°C Melting point: 63°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.85 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 154°C: 133 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.31

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with bases, oxidants and reducing agents.

Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O₂
Molecular mass: 256.5
Boiling point: 351-352°C
Melting point: 63°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.85
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 154°C: 133
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.31

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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