General Information
Revision date
1997-12-12
Product name
Stearic acid
Product Synonyms
1-Heptadecanecarboxylic Acid; Octadecanoic Acid; Stearophanic Acid
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
One Reagent Lane
Section 2
Hazard pictograms
XIF ¥
Hazard statements
11 36/37/38 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger! Flammable solid. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis. Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this Ingestion: substance have not been fully investigated. Aspiration of material into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Chronic: No information found.
