NORAC CO -- ZINC STEARATE  -- 6810-00N031536
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ZINC STEARATE
MSDS Date:03/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N031536
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NORAC CO
Address:169 KENNEDY DR
City:LODI
State:NJ
ZIP:07644
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-779-4981
Emergency Phone Num:201-779-4981;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:RICHARD M. COBB
CAGE:IO303
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NORAC CO
Address:169 KENNEDY DR
Box:City:LODI
State:NJ
ZIP:07644
Country:US
Phone:201-779-4981
CAGE:IO303

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ZINC STEARATE
CAS:557-05-1
RTECS #:ZH5200000
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AIRBORNE MATERIAL MAY CAUSE COUGHING
    AND SNEEZING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY .
    EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15
    MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WA TER. CALL MD. .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:>350F,>177C
Extinguishing Media:WATER (FOG OR SPRAY), FOAM, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ALL ORGANIC DUSTS OR POWDERS CAN POSE
    DUST EXPLOSION HAZARDS IF DISPERSED IN AIR. SEE NFPA 63.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND DISCARD IN CLOSED CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ALLOW DUST TO ACCUMULATE.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK #21B.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SUGGESTED.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES OPTIONAL.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.1 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE POWDER WITH SLIGHT FATTY ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:1

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AS WITH ANY ORGANIC MATERIAL, DO NOT MIX WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE MATERIAL I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE
    AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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