<p>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
RIKEMAL SV - 60 SORBITAN ESTER
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Dust is irritating to respiratory tract. Low hazard for usual industrial or commercial handling. See "Other
Health Effects" Section. Powdered material may form explosive dust-air mixtures. Can decompose at
high temperatures forming toxic gases.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Product may be mildly irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract and may cause coughing and
sneezing. Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of mucous membranes of nose and throat
due to absorption of moisture and oils. See "Other Health Effects" Section.
Inhalation:
Brief contact causes irritation (itching, local redness or possible swelling). Prolonged, confined
(especially under the finger nails, under rings or watch bands) or repeated exposure may cause skin
irritation. Prolonged and repeated contact may lead to dermatitis. May cause defatting, drying and
cracking of the skin.
Skin Contact:
Not applicable.
Skin Absorption:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc.
43 Jutland Rd.
Toronto, ON
M8Z 2G6
(416) 259-8231
Website: http:\\www.brenntag.ca
WHMIS#:
00066036
Index:
2006 September 27
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Rikemal SV - 60 Sorbitan Ester.
Product Name:
2006 September 27
Date of Revision:
Effective Date:
HCI5176/06C
Sorbitan Monostearate.
Chemical Name:
Rikemal SV-60 ; Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate.
Synonyms:
Sorbitan Monostearate.
Chemical Family:
C24H46O6.
Molecular Formula:
Food additive. Food processing aid.
Product Use:
WHMIS Classification / Symbol:
READ THE ENTIRE MSDS FOR THE COMPLETE HAZARD EVALUATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
Not regulated.
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