MSDS Cetearyl Alcohol

1. Chemical Product and Company Identification

INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol NF
Company: gracefruit.com
146 Glasgow Road
Longcroft
Stirlingshire
FK4 1QL
Telephone: 01324 841353
Emergency telephone number: 01324 841353

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Chemical Concentration (Wt.%) Exposure Limits
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Mixture None Established

3. Hazards Identification
Most important hazards: N/A
Specific hazards: N/A

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point: 120C
Extinguishing media: Use water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Steps To Take In Case Of Spill Or Leak: Clean up with inert absorbent material and place into a
separate waste container. Flush the area with warm water. No reportable quantity for this material has
been established per 40 CFR parts 302 or 355.

7. Handling and Storage

Store in a cool dry area. May coagulate if stored above 90F.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Respiratory Protection: Not required.
Skin Protection: Not required.
Eye Protection: Not required.
Engineering Controls: Normal ventilation adequate.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: Solid flake or powder.
Color: White.
Odor: Mild soapy.
Solubility: Not readily soluble in water.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: Not determined.
Hazardous decomposition: Does not decompose up to 400F. Complete combustion forms carbon
dioxide and water vapor. Partial combustion forms also carbon monoxide, soot, aldehydes, and ketones.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous polymerization: will not occur

11. Toxicological Information

Acute oral toxicity: >5g/kg of body weight
Dermal toxicity: Not determined
Dermal irritancy: Mild irritation.
Ocular irritancy: Not determined.

12. Ecological Information

No data available

13. Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Pick up excess with shovel and place into a separate
waste container; flush area with warm soapy water.

14. Transport Information

Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material
Class: Non hazardous

15. Regulatory Information

None

16. Other Information

The information in this MSDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However the
information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The
conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the material are beyond our control. For
this reason we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense
arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the material. This
MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this material. If the material is used as a component in
another material, this MSDS information may not be applicable.