General Information
Version
6/30/15
Revision date
2015-06-30
Product name
Westco P4200
Product Synonyms
Calcium Stearate; CALCIUM DISTEARATE * STEARIC ACID, Calcium Stearate; CALCIUM DISTEARATE * STEARIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT
Emergency telephone
1 800 424 9300
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Company Information
company name
Western Reserve Chemical Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Classification of the chemical in accordance with CFR 1910.1200(d)(f)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Prevention
Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. *No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard.
Response
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire, use appropriate media to extinguish.
Storage
Store away from incompatible materials.
Disposal
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Hazards not otherwise classified that have been identified during the classification process
Principle Routes of Exposure
Information on likely routes of exposure Ingestion:Expected to be a low ingestion hazard Inhalation :No adverse effects due to inhalation are expected Skin contact:No adverse effects due to skin contact are expected. Eye contact:Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation.
Potential health effects
Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation. Dusts may irritate the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. Carcinogenicity
Environmental effects
Not classified. Target Organs Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure:Not classified. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure :Not classified.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal Word: Warning Hazard Statements: May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
