Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification  
 Aluminum stearate Catalog 
 Common Name/ 
 Number(s). 
 Trade Name 
 CAS# 637-12-7 
 Manufacturer 
 RTECS WI2820000 
 SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC. 
 TSCA TSCA 8(b) inventory: 
 Aluminum stearate 
 Commercial Name(s) Not available. 
 CI# Not available. 
 Synonym Octadecanoic acid, aluminum salt 
 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 
 Aluminum tristearate 
 Chemical Name 
 Chemical Family Not available. CALL (310) 516-8000 
 Al(C18H35O2)3 (approx.) 
 Chemical Formula 
 SPECTRUM QUALITY PRODUCTS INC. 
 
  Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients  
 Exposure Limits 
 TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3) 
 Name CAS # % by Weight 
 1) Aluminum stearate 637-12-7 100 
 Toxicological Data Aluminum stearate 
 on Ingredients LD50: Not available. 
 LC50: Not available. 
 
  Section 3. Hazards Identification  
 Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of 
 inhalation. 
 Potential Chronic Health CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. 
 Effects MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. 
 TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. 
 DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. 
 Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition. 
 Aluminum stearate 
 
  Section 4. First Aid Measures  
 Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at 
 least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. 
 Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. 
 Serious Skin Contact Not available. 
 Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get 
 medical attention. 
 Serious Inhalation Not available. 
 Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an 
 unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight 
 clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. 
 Serious Ingestion Not available. 
 
  Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data  
 Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature. 
 Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available. 
 Flash Points Not available. 
 Flammable Limits Not available. 
 Products of Combustion These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Some metallic oxides. 
 Fire Hazards in Presence of Not available. 
 Various Substances 
 Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. 
 Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available. 
 of Various Substances 
 SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. 
 Fire Fighting Media 
 and Instructions LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. 
 Not available. 
 Special Remarks on 
 Fire Hazards 
 Special Remarks on Explosion Not available. 
 Hazards 
 
  Section 6. Accidental Release Measures  
 Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by 
 spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority 
 requirements. 
 Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water 
 on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. 
 Aluminum stearate 
 
  Section 7. Handling and Storage  
 Precautions Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the 
 residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with 
 eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when 
 possible. 
 Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. 
 
  Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  
 Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below 
 recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to 
 airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. 
 Personal Protection Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. 
 Gloves. 
 Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used 
 a Large Spill to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist 
 BEFORE handling this product. 
 Exposure Limits Not available. 
 
  Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties  
 Physical state and appearance Solid. (Solid powder.) Odor Not available. 
 Not available. 
 Taste 
 Molecular Weight 877.35 g/mole 
 White. 
 Color 
 Not applicable. 
 pH (1% soln/water) 
 Boiling Point Decomposes. 
 Melting Point 115°C (239°F) 
 Critical Temperature Not available. 
 Specific Gravity 1.07 (Water = 1) 
 Not applicable. 
 Vapor Pressure 
 Vapor Density Not available. 
 Not available. 
 Volatility 
 Odor Threshold Not available. 
 Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available. 
 Ionicity (in Water) Not available. 
 Dispersion Properties See solubility in water, n-octanol. 
 Solubility Partially soluble in n-octanol. 
 Insoluble in cold water, hot water, methanol, diethyl ether. 
 
  Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data  
 Stability The product is stable. 
 Instability Temperature Not available. 
 Conditions of Instability Not available. 
 Incompatibility with various Not available. 
 substances 
 Aluminum stearate 
 Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass. 
 Special Remarks on Forms gel with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. 
 Reactivity 
 Special Remarks on Not available. 
 Corrosivity 
 Polymerization Will not occur. 
 
  Section 11. Toxicological Information  
 Routes of Entry Eye contact. Ingestion. 
 Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available. 
 LC50: Not available. 
 Chronic Effects on Humans Not available. 
 Other Toxic Effects on 
 Hazardous in case of ingestion. 
 Humans Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation. 
 Special Remarks on Not available. 
 Toxicity to Animals 
 Special Remarks on 
 Not available. 
 Chronic Effects on Humans 
 Special Remarks on other Not available. 
 Toxic Effects on Humans 
 
  Section 12. Ecological Information  
 Ecotoxicity Not available. 
 Not available. 
 BOD5 and COD 
 Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may 
 arise. 
 Toxicity of the Products The products of degradation are more toxic. 
 of Biodegradation 
 Special Remarks on the Not available. 
 Products of Biodegradation 
 
  Section 13. Disposal Considerations  
 Waste Disposal 
 
  Section 14. Transport Information  
 DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States). 
 Identification Not applicable. 
 Not applicable. 
 Special Provisions for 
 Transport 
 Aluminum stearate 
 DOT (Pictograms) 
 
  Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms  
 TSCA 8(b) inventory: Aluminum stearate 
 Federal and State 
 Regulations 
 California 
 Proposition 65 
 Warnings 
 Other Regulations Not available. 
 WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). 
 Other Classifications 
 DSCL (EEC) R36- Irritating to eyes. 
 Health Hazard 
 HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection 
 1 Flammability 
 1 Association (U.S.A.) 
 Fire Hazard 
 2 0 Reactivity 
 Health 
 Reactivity 
 0 
 Specific hazard 
 Personal Protection 
 E 
 WHMIS (Canada) 
 (Pictograms) 
 DSCL (Europe) 
 (Pictograms) 
 TDG (Canada) 
 (Pictograms) 
 ADR (Europe) 
 (Pictograms) 
 Protective Equipment 
 Gloves. 
 Lab coat. 
 Dust respirator. Be sure to use an 
 approved/certified respirator or 
 equivalent. 
 Aluminum stearate 
 
 
  SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
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