Calcium distearate
Octadecanoic acid, calcium salt
Stearic acid, calcium salt
C36H70O4•Ca
Molecular mass: 607.0
ICSC # 1506
CAS # 1592-23-0
RTECS # WI3000000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Vacuum spilled material.
(Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.)
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE
POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing
irritating fumes
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: (as stearate) 10 mg/m3 as TWA; A4; (ACGIH 2003).
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation.
Inhalation Risk:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
May cause mechanical irritation.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 179°C
Density: 1.12
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 15°C: 0.004
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1506
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CALCIUM STEARATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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