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EC number: 272-911-3 | CAS number: 68920-03-6 A complex combination obtained by steam distillation of C16-18 and C18-unsatd. glycerides followed by condensation of the steam.
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Eye contact: Flush thoroughly with water. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after flushing.
Skin contact: Wash contact areas with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.
Ingestion: First aid is normally not required.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents: Carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water
Accidental release measures
Personal related safety precautions: Not required.
Particular danger of slipping on spilled product.
Spill cleanup methods: Absorb spill with inert material, collect in approprite containers.
Environmental precautions: Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
Handling and storage
Handling: No special precautions are necessary beyond normal hygiene practices.
When handling hot product, use suitable personal protection measures.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- Not classified.
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- Not classified.
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- Not classified.
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Not classified.
- Chemical name:
- Not classified.
- Labels:
- Not classified.
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- Not classified.
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Not classified.
- Chemical name:
- Not classified.
- Labels:
- Not classified.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
When handling in liquid form, wear safety goggles
Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition/conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Acrolein by heating under atmospheric pressure at temperatures over 270°C
Disposal considerations
Recommendations about product: incineration in approved installations
Recommendation about packaging: disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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