| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
| CAS NO. | 57-11-4 |
| EINECS NO. | 200-313-4 |
| FORMULA | CH3(CH2)16COOH |
| MOL WT. | 284.48 |
| H.S. CODE | 3823.11 |
| SYNONYMS |
n-octadecanoate; 1-heptadecanecarboxylic acid; n-octadecylic acid; cetylacetic acid; Acide octadecylique; Acide stearique; stearophanic acid;
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| PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
| PHYSICAL STATE | White to yellowish solid |
| MELTING POINT | 67 – 69 C |
| BOILING POINT | 361 |
| SPECIFIC GRAVITY | 0.94 |
| SOLUBILITY IN WATER | 0.1-1 g/100 ml at 23 C |
| VAPOR DENSITY |
9.8 |
| NFPA RATINGS | Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 |
| FLASH POINT | 196 C |
| STABILITY | Stable under ordinary conditions |
| FIRST AID MEASURES |
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Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. |