FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO -- OLEIC ACID, 104 9717  -- 6810-00N062131
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:OLEIC ACID, 104 9717
MSDS Date:10/08/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N062131
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:9-OCTADECANOIC ACID, (Z)-; (OLEIC ACID)
CAS:112-80-1
RTECS #:RG2275000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) >64 ML/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION:LOW HAZARD FOR USUAL
    INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL HANDLING. SKIN:LOW HAZARD FOR USUAL
    INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL HANDLING. EYE:NO SPECIFIC HAZARD KNOWN.
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE TRANSIENT IRRITATION. IN GESTION:EXPECTED TO BE A
    LOW INGESTION HAZARD.
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:IF SYMPTOMATIC, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH AFTER EACH CONTACT. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS OCCUR. EYE:ANY MATERIAL THAT CONTACTS
    EYE SHOULD B E WASHED OUT IMMEDIATELY W/WATER FOR ATLEAST 15
    MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF SYMPTOMS OCCUR. INGEST:DRINK 1-2
    GLASSES OF WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:396F,202C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB MATL IN VERMICULITE/OTHER SUITABLE
    ABSORB & PLACE IN IMPERVIOUS CNTNR. THIS CHEM HAS BEEN TESTED FOR
    ENVIRON EFTS. SOME PUBLISHED DATA ARE AVAIL FOR THIS CHEM & THESE
    DATA HAVE BEEN USED TO PRO VIDE FOLLOWING ESTIMATE OF ENVIRON
    IMPACT:(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM CONTACT W/OXIDIZING
    MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MAY
    BE NEEDED IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
Ventilation:GOOD VENT (TYPICALLY 10 ROOM VOLS PER HR IS CONSIDERED GOOD
    GEN VENT; VENT RATES SHOULD BE MATCHED TO CNDTNS OF (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . IF PRLNG/RPTD SKIN CONT IS NEC, OTHER
    (SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC:THIS CHEM HAS LOW BIOLOGICAL OXYGEN DEMAND & IT IS EXPECTED
    TO CAUSE LITTLE OXYGEN DEPLETION IN AQUATIC SYSTEMS. VENT:USE)
    SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT. SUPPLEMENTARY VENT MAY BE NEEDED IN SPECIAL 
    CIRCUMSTANCES. OTHER PROT EQUIP:PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:680F,360C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 177C
Spec Gravity:0.89 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGLIG

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:COMBUSTION WILL PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE
    & PROBABLY CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE BY INCINERATION OR CONTRACT W/LICENSED
    CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL AGENCY. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL
    MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.

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