POLYOXYL 40 STEARATE (FLAKE) 500GM by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name POLYOXYL 40 STEARATE FLAKE Supplier Information Letco Medical, LLC 1316 Commerce Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601 1 (800) 239-5288 +1 (734) 843-4693 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Chemtrec 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) Product Synonym(s) PEG-40 Stearate Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Not classif ied as Hazardous Signal Word None Hazard Statement(s) N/A Pictogram(s) N/A Precautionary Statement(s) P202 Do not handle until all saf ety precautions have been read and understood. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P314 Get Medical advice/attention if you f eel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing bef ore reuse. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified No data available Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name N/A Common Name POLYOXYL 40 STEARATE FLAKE CAS Number 9004-99-3 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice Notes to Physician: Treat Symptomatically. If Inhaled Remove victim to fresh air. In Case of Skin Contact Wash material of f the skin with copious amounts of soap and water. In Case of Eye Contact Immediately f lush eyes with copious amounts of water f or at least 15 min. If Swallowed Consult poison control center immediately. Most Important Symptoms and Effects No inf ormation available. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Use water spray, f oam, carbon dioxide or dry chemicals. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture No data available Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters Self-contained breathing apparatus. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Use gloves and goggles Methods and Materials Used for Containment Sweep up and recover and shovel into waste container. Cleanup Procedures Sweep up and recover and shovel into waste container. Page 1 of 4 Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Avoid container damage. Conditions for Safe Storage Store in sealed containers, pref erably away from heat or light. Incompatible Products: Oxidizing materials. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters ACGIH TLV: American Conf erence of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value. OSHA PEL: Occupational Saf ety and Health Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits. NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Lif e or Health. Appropriate Engineering Controls .Engineering Measures: Showers Eyewash Stations Ventilation Systems Hygiene Measures: Use good personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily and laundering contaminated clothing bef ore re-use. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Goggles PPE - Skin Protection Gloves PPE - Body Protection Gloves PPE - Respiratory Protection Respirator Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Physical State: Solid Appearance: Waxy f lake Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits No data available Odor Characteristic Vapor Pressure No data available Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density No data available pH N/A Relative Density No data available Melting Point/Freezing Point 44�C Solubility Water Solubility: Soluble Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range >200�C Flash Point >300�C Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability (Solid, Gas) No data available Partition Coefficient No data available Auto-Ignition Temperature No data available Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity No data available Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity N/A Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not occur Conditions to Avoid Heat/f lames. Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products None. Page 2 of 4 Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral No data available Acute Toxicity - Inhalation No data available Acute Toxicity - Dermal No data available Acute Toxicity - Eye No data available Skin Corrosion/Irritation No data available Serious Eye Damage/Irritation No data available Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation No data available Germ Cell Mutagenicity No data available Carcinogenicity IARC N/A Carcinogenicity ACGIH N/A Carcinogenicity NTP N/A Carcinogenicity OSHA N/A Reproductive Toxicity No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure No data available Aspiration Hazard No data available Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity No data available Persistence and Degradability No data available Bio-accumulative Potential No data available Mobility in Soil No data available Other Adverse Effects No data available Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product If possible recover the product, otherwise dispose of in authorized landf ill or incinerate in accordance with local regulations. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging Dispose properly. Special Precautions Landfill or Incinerations No data available Other Information No data available Section 14: Transport Information UN Number Not dangerous goods. UN Proper Shipping Name N/A Transport Hazard Class(es) N/A Packaging Group N/A Environmental Hazards N/A Section 15: Regulatory Information International Inventories TSCA: DSL: Not subject to TSCA. All components are listed either on the DSL or NDSL. TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory. DSL / N - Canadian Domestic Substances List / Non-Domestic Substances List U.S. Federal Regulations SARA 313 Not subject to SARA. SARA 311/312 Hazard Catego Acute Health Hazard: Chronic Health Hazard: Fire Hazard: Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard: Reactive Hazard: No No No No No Clean Water Act CERCLA U.S. State Regulations Calif ornia Proposition 65 This product may contain trace levels of chemicals known to the state of Calif ornia to cause cancer: ethylene oxide (75-21-8) and 1,4-Dioxane (123-91-9). Section 16: Other Information Additional Information NFPA Instability: HMIS Health Hazard: 0 Flammability: 1 Physical Hazard: 0 Physical and Chemical Hazards: Personal Protection Prepared By Lisa Russell Revision Date 01/10/2019 11:51 Page 3 of 4 Disclaimer Letco Medical, LLC believes that the above information is correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. If the product is used as a component in another product, this information may not be applicable. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE. Letco Medical shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from handling, storage, use or from contact with the above product. Page 4 of 4
