| Commercial Name | Palmitic Acid 80% |
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| Product Name | Palmitic Acid C16-80, Palmitic Acid 80% / RSPO MB |
| Group of Chemicals | Fatty Acid |
| INCI / Common Name | Hexadecenoic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Palmitic Acid 90%, Fatty Acid C16 |
| H.S Code | 2915.70.1000 |
| CAS Number | 57-10-3 |
| EC Number | 200-312-9 |
| Application of substance | Food Ingredients, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, Dairy cattle nutrition, Esters, Soaps, Cosmetics and personal care products. Additive, lubricants, metallic soaps, coatings, adhesives, industrial chemicals and Oleochemicals like fatty alcohol and fatty amines |
| Details of the Manufacturer / Supplier | Mars Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd® |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Contact Person | Safety and Health Manager - Officer / Quality Control Manager - Chemist |
| info@marsoleo.com | |
| Telephone | +60 3 21175031 |
| Classification of substance | The product is not classified, according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). |
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| as per EC No. 1272/2008 | Product is non-hazardous |
| Label Elements Regulation as per EC No. 1272/2008 | |
| Pictogram | Not applicable |
| Signal Word | Not applicable |
| Hazard Phrases | (This product does not have a classification according to the CLP regulation. The product is not classified as hazardous according to OSHA GHS regulations) |
| Precaution Phrases | Not applicable |
| GHS Storage and Disposal Phrases | Refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information |
| Others Hazards according to Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 for substance contains endocrine disrupting properties |
PBT : Not applicable vPvB : Not applicable |
| General Chemical Description | Hexadecenoic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Palmitic Acid 80%, Fatty Acid C16 |
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| Chemical Family | Fatty Acid - Saturated Long-chain Fatty Acids |
| Chemical Name | Palmitic Acid |
| Molecular Formula | C16H32O2 |
| H.S Code | 2915.70.1000 |
| Physical Appearance | White Beads / Granular and Flake Form |
| Chemical Name | CAS Number. | EINECS Number | % by wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmitic Acid | 57-10-3 | 200-312-9 | 80.00 Min |
| Ingredients that determined to be Non-hazardous | - | - | Balance |
| Mixtures | |||
| Specific Concentration Limits | Not Applicable | ||
| Multiplying factors | Not Applicable | ||
| Acute Toxicity Estimates | Not Applicable | ||
| Additional Information | This product is not classified as hazardous to health or environment according to GHS | ||
| General Information | Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. In case of adverse health effects seek medical advice. |
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| After Inhalation | Supply fresh air. In case of breathing difficulty, try artificial respiration. Get medical attention as soon as possible. |
| After Skin contact | Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor. |
| After Eye contact | Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, If symptoms persist, immediately seek medical attention. |
| After Swallowing | Rinse mouth with water and drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting, call for medical help immediately |
| Most Important Symptoms and Effects, both Acute and delayed | Described in Section 11 |
| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed | No further relevant information available. |
| Extinguishing Media |
(a)Suitable Carbon dioxide, powder spray, sand.
Fight larger fires with alcohol resistant foam. Use
fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding
conditions. (b) Not Suitable: Water Spray |
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| Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture | No data available |
| Hazardous Thermal Decomposition | Upon combustion CO, CO2, hydrocarbons, soot, aldehydes and ketones are formed. |
| Protective equipment | In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment |
| Advice for Firefighters | Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. |
| Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures | Wear protective clothing and equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes/dust/aerosol |
| Environmental precautions | Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course. Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system. Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. |
| Methods and material for containment and cleaning up | Collect the spillage in the containers and remove to safe place. Can also allow spillage to solidify and then shovel into containers. After collecting the spillage, wash with plenty of water. Dispose of the material collected according to regulations. |
| Reference to other sections | See Section 7 for information on safe handling. See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information. |
| Precautions for safe handling | Avoid any direct contact with the product. Wash hands with soap and water after handling the material. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. |
| Information about fire - and explosion protection | Dust can combine with air to form an explosive mixture. Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Keep respiratory protective device available. |
| Conditions for safe storage | Store in tightly sealed, cool, well-ventilated and dry place. Store only in the original receptacle. Keep away from heat, strong acids and oxidizing agents. Solid forms can be packed in laminated paper bags. |
| Information about storage in one common storage facility | Store away from oxidizing agents. |
| Further information about storage conditions | Keep container tightly sealed. Protect from heat and direct sunlight. |
| Specific end use(s) | No further relevant information available. |
| Control Parameters | |||
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| Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace | Not required | ||
| Exposure Controls | |||
| Occupational Exposure Limits | None | ||
| DNELs - Palmitic Acid 57-10-3 | None | ||
| Exposure Controls Appropriate Engineering Controls PPE | Emergency eye wash should be available in the immediate vicinity or any potential exposure Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin |
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| Eye/Face protection | Use Safety glasses and face mask. | ||
| Skin Protection | Wear chemically resistant protective gloves. | ||
| Respiratory Protection | In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device. | ||
| Other Information | Follow standard industrial practice for handling chemicals | ||
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Palmitic Acid 80% |
| Appearance: Form | Solid at 30 °C |
| Colour | White Colour |
| Odour | Light, Faint Fatty Odour |
| Odour threshold | Not Determined. |
| pH Value | Not Determined |
| Change in Condition | |
| Melting point/freezing point | 55-56 °C (AOCS Tr 1a-64/ISO 935) |
| Boiling point/boiling range | 351 °C at 101.3 kPa (CRC Handbook) |
| Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Not Applicable - Product is not flammable.. |
| Flash point | Ca. 205 °C (Cleveland Closed cup) |
| Auto-ignition Temp. | Not Determined |
| Decomposition temperature | Not Determined |
| Explosive properties | Product does not present an explosion hazard. |
| Lower and Upper Explosion Limit | Not Applicable |
| Viscosity Kinematic at 20°C | Not Determined |
| Viscosity Dynamic at 70°C | 7.8 mPa.s (HSDB) |
| Solubility in/Miscibility with water at 20 °C | <0.05 mg/L (pH ca. 6.2) |
| Partition coefficient: noctanol / water | ca. 7.17 log Pow (HSDB) |
| Vapour pressure at 25 °C | 0 mmHg (HSDB) |
| Density at 20 °C | 0.8527 g/cm³ |
| Relative Density at 20 °C | Not determined |
| Vapour Density | Not determined |
| Evaporation rate | Not determined |
| Other Information | |
| Information with Regard to Physical Hazard Class | Not Applicable |
| Other Safety Characteristics | Not Applicable |
| Reactivity | No further relevant information available. |
| Chemical stability | Stable under normal operational condition |
| Possibility of hazardous reactions | No dangerous reactions known |
| Conditions to avoid | See Section 7 for information of safe handling. |
| Incompatible materials | See Section 7 for information of safe handling. |
| Hazardous decomposition products | Under fire conditions, this material may produce hazardous carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), various low molecular weight hydrocarbons, and smoke. |
| Information on Toxicological Effects | |||
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| Acute toxicity | |||
| LD/LC50 values relevant for classification | Oral | LD50 | >5,000 mg/kg bw (Rat, Wistar) (OECD 401, CAS # 57-10-3) |
| 57-10-3 Palmitic Acid | Dermal | LD50 | >2,000 mg/kg bw (rabbit) (OECD 434, RA CAS # 57-11-4) |
| Primary Irritant Effect | |||
| Skin corrosion / irritation | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| 57-10-3 Palmitic Acid Skin corrosion / irritation | Irritation of skin, skin corrosion/irritation (rabbit) (Erythema score:0, OECD 404, CAS # 57-10-3) | ||
| Serious eye damage / irritation | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| 57-10-3 Palmitic Acid Serious eye damage / irritation | Irritation of eyes, Eye damage/irritation (rabbit) (OECD 405, CAS # 57-10-3) | ||
| Respiratory or skin sensitization | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| 57-10-3 Palmitic Acid Respiratory or skin sensitization | Sensitisation, Sensitisation (Human) (Patch Test, RA CAS # 124-07-2) | ||
| Additional Toxicological Information | |||
| Repeated dose toxicity | Oral - NOAEL (sub-chronic) | ||
| 57-10-3 Palmitic Acid | 1,000 mg/kg bw/day (Rat, Sprague-Dawley) (OECD 422, RA CAS # 112-85-6) | ||
| CMR Effects (Carcinogenity, Mutagenicity and Toxicity for Reproduction) | |||
| Germ cell mutagenicity | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| 57-10-3 Palmitic Acid | Mutagenicity - (Lymphoma cell of mouse) (OECD 476, RA CAS # 334-48-5) | ||
| Carcinogenicity | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| Reproductive toxicity | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| 57-10-3 Palmitic Acid | Oral | NOAEL (fertility) | 1,000 mg/kg bw/day (Rat, Sprague-Dawley) (OECD 422, RA CAS # 112-85-6) |
| Oral | NOAEL (devel/tera) | 1,500 mg/kg bw (Rat) (CAS # 57-10-3; C16) | |
| Oral | NOAEL (mat/devel) | 1,000 mg/kg bw/day (Rat) (OECD 422, RA CAS # 112-85-6) | |
| Toxicity | |
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| Aquatic toxicity: 57-10-3 Palmitic Acid | |
| LC50 (96h) | >1,000 mg/L (Fish, Danio rerio) (ISO 7346-1, CAS # 57-10-3) |
| LC50 (48h) (static) | >4.8 mg/L (Daphnia magna) (OECD 202, CAS # 57-10-3) |
| Persistence and Degradability | Readily biodegradable. |
| Read-across CAS 143-07-7 (C12) | |
| BCF for Lauric acid (C12) = 225 L/kg | |
| Other information | CAS No. 57-10-3 |
| ISO 10708 (BODIS test); similar to OECD 301 D (Closed Bottle Test) 65% degradation within 28 days. | |
| Behaviour in Environmental Systems | |
| Bio accumulative Potential | Does not accumulate in organisms |
| Mobility in Soil | CAS # 57-10-3 (C16): Koc 13,230 |
| CAS # 57-11-4 (C18): Koc 51,050 | |
| General notes | Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. |
| Result of PBT and vPvB assessment | Not applicable |
| Endocrine disrupting properties | Not applicable |
| Other Adverse Effects | No further relevant information available. |
| Waste treatment methods | Disposal must be made accordingly to official regulations. Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water |
| Uncleaned Packaging Recommendation | Disposal must be made accordingly to official regulations. |
| Not a hazardous material according to RID/ADR, GGVS/GGVE, ADNR, IMDG, ICAO-TI/IATADGR. | |
| UN-Number | Not regulated |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | |
| Land Transport (ADR/RID) | Not regulated |
| Maritime Transport (IMDG) | Not regulated |
| Air Transport (IATA) | Not regulated |
| HS Code | 2915.70.1000 |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | |
|---|---|
| Land Transport (ADR/RID) | Not Regulated |
| Maritime Transport (IMDG) | Not Regulated |
| Air Transport (IATA) | Not Regulated |
| Packing Group | |
| Land Transport (ADR/RID) | Not Regulated |
| Maritime Transport (IMDG) | Not Regulated |
| Air Transport (IATA) | Not Regulated |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant (Yes/No) | No |
| Special Precautions for User | Not applicable |
| Maritime Transport in Bulk Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code | Not applicable |
| Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture | |
| EU Regulations | |
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| Authorizations and/or restrictions on use | None - Substance is not listed. |
| Other EU legislation | Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878 of 18 June 2020 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) |
| Commission Regulation (EU) 944/2013 of 2 October 2013 (5th ATP) amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) | |
| Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products | |
| Inventory Status | Positive Country Substance Listing for CAS No. 57-10-3: USA (TSCA), Canada (DSL), Europe (EINECS) : 200-312-9, Japan (ENCS) : 2-608, Australia (AIIC), Korea (KECI/ KECL) : KE-18438, China (IECSC) : 42308, China (IECIC) : 08710, Philippines (PICCS), New Zealand (NZIoC), Taiwan (TCSI), Mexico (INSQ),Thailand (TECI), Vietnam (VNCI). |
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Australia: Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substance (AICS) Canada: Domestic Substances List (DSL) China: Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) Europe: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Substances (EINECS) Japan: Inventory of Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS) South Korea: Existing Chemicals List (ECL) New Zealand: New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) Philippines: Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Taiwan: Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory (TCSI) United States: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) |
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| Chemical Safety Assessment | A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out |
| The information provided in this Safety Data sheet is correct to the best of Mars Oleochemicals knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release, and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid for such product when used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in this SDS. MARS OLEO specifically disclaims any liability for any loss, injury or damage which may result from user or misuse of this product. | |
| All chemicals should be handled only by competent personnel, within a controlled environment. It is the buyers/ user's responsibility to ensure that his activities comply with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws, and to determine the conditions necessary for the safe user of this product. MARS OLEOCHEMICALS urges each customer or recipient of this SDS to study it carefully and consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the data contained in this SDS and any hazards associated with the product. | |
| Abbreviations and Acronyms | |
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| RID: | Règlement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (Regulations Concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail) |
| ICAO: | International Civil Aviation Organisation |
| BCF: | Bioconcentration Factor |
| NOAEL: | No Observed Adverse Effect Level |
| RA: | Read-across |
| LDLo: | Lowest Published Lethal Dose |
| VOID: | Not regulated / Not Classified / Not a Dangerous Good |
| LoS: | Limit of Solubility |
| This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. | |
| Abbreviations and Acronyms: | |
| COS: | Cornea Opacity Score |
| COC: | Cleveland Open Cup |
| ADR: | Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) |
| LLNA: | Local Lymph Node Assay |
| NOEC: | No Observed Effect Concentration |
| OECD: | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development |
| DNEL: | Derived No-Effect Level |
| STP: | Sewage Treatment Plant |
| ADG: | The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail |
| SCL: | Specific Concentration Limit |
| LOEC: | Lowest Observed Effect Concentration |
| SSWL: | Skin Surface Water Loss |
| IMDG: | International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods |
| IATA: | International Air Transport Association |
| EINECS: | European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances |
| CAS: | Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society) |
| LC50: | Lethal concentration, 50 percent |
| LD50: | Lethal dose, 50 percent |
| PBT: | Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic |
| vPvB: | very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative |
| Sources |
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| Annex 12 of Resolution MEPC.225(64) 2012 Amendments to The International Code for The Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code). |
| ECHA Substance Registered Database for CAS No. 57-10-3. |
| Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Third Revised Edition. |
| IMO (2007). IBC Code 2007 Edition. |
| IMO (2014). IMDG Code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Incorporating Amendment 37-14. 2014 Edition, Volume 1 & 2. |
| ICOP (2014). The Industry Code of Practice on Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication. |
| ICOP (2019). The Industry Code of Practice on Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication (Amendment). |
| IMO (2020). IMDG Code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Incorporating Amendment 40-20. |
| Official Journal of the European Union Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010. |
| Official Journal of the European Union Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/830. |
| Official Journal of the European Union Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. |
| Official Journal of the European Union Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. |
| P.U. (A) 310/2013. Occupational Safety Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations. |
| Data Compared to the Previous Version Altered. |
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MARS OLEOCHEMICALS® Revision 1 (Mar 31, 2023) New issuance of GHS SDS according to ChemGes. Revision 2 (January 01, 2025) |
| Department issuing SDS: Product Safety & Regulations Department |
| Contact: Product Safety & Regulations sales@marsoleo.com |
| SDS Updated Date : 1 Jan 2025 |
| SDS Creation Date : 31 March 2023 |
| Version : 2.00 |
| Disclaimer |
| This Safety Data Sheet does not constitute any warranty or guarantee as to the quality, properties, condition or otherwise of the product. It has been prepared from the best knowledge available to us and we shall not be liable for any insufficiency or inaccuracy in such information in any case whatsoever. |
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