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No: 25006 R.I.T.

A CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 1487, WOODSTOCK IL 60098

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PHONE: 815-337-2500 CHEMTREC EMERGENCY HOTLINE: 800-424-9300

SECTION I - NAME & HAZARD SUMMARY

Material Name: R I T A C E T I Dated: 08/17/92

INCI Name: Cetyl Esters Updated: 07/07/97

Hazard summary (as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200):

This product does not contain any hazardous ingredients

SECTION II - INGREDIENTS % TLV (ACGIH)

Cetyl Esters HS #: 3402.13

Ingredients not precisely identified are proprietary and nonhazardous. All ingredients appear on the EPA TSCA Inventory. Values are not product
specifications.

SECTION III- PHYSICAL DATA

Melting Point: 43-47°C


Solubility: Soluble in boiling alcohol, ether, chloroform and fixed oils
Insoluble in water and cold alcohol.
Specific Gravity: 0.820 - 0.840 @ 50°C
Appearance: White to cream flakes
SECTION IV - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Extinguishing media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, or water, fog, or halon 1211. Water should be used to keep fire-exposed
containers cool, to disperse vapors and to flush spills away from fire.

Special fire fighting protective equipment: Firefighters should wear NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus.

Unusual fire and explosion hazards: None known.

SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable under normal conditions.


Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.

SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT

General: Unnecessary exposure to this product or any chemical should be avoided.

Ingestion: Ingestion may cause discomfort.

Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.

Skin contact: Contact with skin may cause irritation.

Skin absorption: This product is not likely to be absorbed through human skin.

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SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT (continued)

First aid procedures:

Skin: Wash material off the skin with copious amounts of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing
before reuse. Seek medical assistance if redness, itching, or a burning sensation develops.

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of cool water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if redness, itching, or a burning
sensation develops.

Ingestion: Give two or three glasses of water to drink. If gastrointestinal symptoms develop, consult medical personnel. Do not induce
vomiting.
(Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person).

Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If cough or other respiratory symptoms develop, consult medical personnel.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Sweep up and recover or mix material with moist absorbent and shovel into waste
container. Wash down spill area with hot water containing detergent and flush to a sewer serviced by waste-water treatment facility. Keep out of
storm sewers and natural waterways.

Disposal Method: Bury, incinerate or run to sewer in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

Container Disposal: Puncture or otherwise destroy empty container before disposal. Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local
regulations.

SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

TLV or suggested control value:


No TLV assigned. Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice.

Ventilation: Efficient mechanical exhaust system recommended.

Respiratory protection (specify type): If needed, use NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator for dusts, mists and fumes whose TLV is greater
than 0.05 mg/m3.

Protective clothing: Impervious gloves and apron.

Eye protection: Recommend wearing chemical goggles or safety glasses meeting the
specifications of ANSI Standard Z87.1.

Other protective equipment: Eyewash station and safety shower in the work area.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS OR OTHER COMMENTS

Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Store in closed containers below 90°F. Normal chemical handling procedure: Wash hands
thoroughly after handling.

The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied is made.

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