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Cetyl Alcohol or 1-Hexadecanol or Palmityl Alcohol
CAS Number: 36653-82-4
Molecular Formula: C16H34O
Molecular Weight: 242.44
Cetyl Alcohol or 1-Hexadecanol or Palmityl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol or 1-Hexadecanol SDS GHS, Safety Data Sheet
MSDS Sheet, Material Safety Data Sheet 14-Jan-25
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name & Other Names: Cetyl Alcohol or 1-Hexadecanol.
CAS Number: 36653-82-4
EINECS EC Code: 253-149-0
Relevant uses and uses advised against (if any): Industrial Manufacturing.
Suppliers: As per letterhead.
Section 2: Hazards Identification
GHS, Globally Harmonized System Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910
Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
This substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.
Labeling Regulation as per GHS & EC 1272/2008 (CLP) & GHS
GHS Label Elements NONE |
Signal Word: None
Precautionary statements:
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+313: If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention.
Section 3: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Product Name & Other Names: Cetyl Alcohol or 1-Hexadecanol.
CAS Number: 36653-82-4
EINECS EC Code: 253-149-0
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Always seek medical advice after the first aid treatment.
Skin: Rinse with water. Soap may be used. Seek Medical Aid.
Eyes: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Ingestion: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature. It may form combustible dust concentrations in air. Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Products of Combustion: Oxides of Carbon and fumes.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Use alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. Avoid water spray. Use of heavy stream of water may spread fire.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.).
Environmental precautions: Do not let the product enter drains, soil, or water sources.
Methods and materials used for containment cleanup procedures and Storage: Cover with an inert, non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g., sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite). Vacuum or sweep-up and remove to an approved disposal container.
Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill: Contain spilled material. Do not inhale vapors, mist, or gas. Avoid dust formation. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling: Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Do not breathe dust. Apply according to good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices. Ensure proper ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not drink, eat, or smoke while handling. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Minimize dust generation. Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.).
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in cool, dry, and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from sunlight in tightly closed original container. Keep air contact to a minimum. Do not leave the material container open. Store protected from heat, sparks and ignition sources and incompatible materials. Avoid inhalation of dust/mist/vapor. Do not store with incompatible materials like oxidizing agents, acids, and bases. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Protect from moisture. Protect from sunlight. Room Temperature.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines: This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region-specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels low.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator may be worn.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full-face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Control Measures: Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: White crystalline powder / pellets / flakes..
Odor: Odorless.
Odor threshold: Not applicable.
pH: No information found.
Relative density: 0.82 at 50C.
Melting point/freezing point: 46C - 52C.
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No information found.
Auto-ignition Temperature: No information found.
Flash point: No information found.
Decomposition temperature: No information found.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No information found.
Vapor pressure: No information found.
Vapor density: No information found.
Evaporation rate: No information found.
Flammability (solid, gas): No information found.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No information found.
Solubility: Negligible solubility in water.
Viscosity: No information found.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: It is stable at in closed containers under normal storage & handling.
Conditions of instability: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibility with various substances: Avoid high temperatures, sparks, open flames, and direct sunlight. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, acid, and bases.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
LD50 Oral - Rat: >2000 mg/kg
Carcinogenic Effects: Not a reported carcinogen by IARC, NTP, ACGIH, OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity: No information found.
Teratogenicity: No information found.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Toxicity to fish: semi-static test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - > 0,4 mg/l - 96 h.
Products of Biodegradation: This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental control regulations. Follow all the pollution control rules.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT USA & ADR/RID Europe: Not controlled.
IMDG & IATA: Not controlled.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
USA Regulations:
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories: See section 2.
California Prop 65: Not listed.
Disclaimer:
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Our company provides this MSDS sheet in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This SDS sheet is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. The above information has been compiled from various sources and has the possibility of discrepancy and being out-dated information. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment and do further search in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. In no case shall our company be liable to loss or damages by the product user.
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