Product Identification

Product Name

Isopropyl palmitate

Synonyms

Crodamol ipp
Deltyl
Emcol Ip
Emerest 2316
Isopalm
Propan-2-yl hexadecanoate

CAS

142-91-6

Formula

C19H38O2

Molecular Weight

298.5

EINECS

205-571-1

RTECS

RT4900000

RTECS Class

Primary Irritant

Beilstein/Gmelin

1786567

Beilstein Reference

4-02-00-01167

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Colorless liquid.

Solubility in water

insoluble

Melting Point

13.5

Boiling Point

160 (2 torr)

Density

0.855 g/cm3 (20 C)

Usage

Emollient & emulsifier in cosmetic creams, cosmetic oils, in hair tonics, hair dressings, hair pomades, sun tan & other lotions, other cosmetics, topical medicinal preparations.

Vapor Density

>1

Refractive Index

1.4364 (25 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

The possible benefit of early removal of some ingested material by cautious gastric lavage must be weighed against potential complications of bleeding or perforation. Activated charcoal activated charcoal binds most toxic agents and can decrease their systemic absorption if administered soon after ingestion. Activated charcoal: administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents.

Inhalation

Move patient to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty breathing develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis. Administer oxygen and assist ventilation as required. Treat bronchospasm with beta2 agonist and corticosteroid aerosols.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists. Pesticides - remove contaminated clothing and jewelry. Wash the skin, including hair and nails, vigorously; do repeated soap washings. Discard contaminated clothing. Irritation - treat dermal irritation or burns with standard topical therapy

Eyes

Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container.

Handling

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Breathing of vapor or mist is possible.

Skin

May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness and burning of skin.

Eyes

Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.

Ingestion

Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful.

EC Risk Phrase

R 36/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective clothing, gloves and eye protection.

Respirators

If overexposure has been determined or documented, a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators under specified conditions.

Exposure Effects

Symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) irritation (nose, throat, airways).

Poison Class

-

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

168

Fire Fighting

Extinguish fire using carbon dioxide, dry chemical. Water or foam may cause frothing which can be violent and possibly endanger the life of the firefighter. Water may be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool until fire is out. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment.

Fire Potential

Combustible.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Small Spill - Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent or other absorbent material. Large Spill - Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill at source, dike area of spill to prevent spreading, pump liquid to salvage tank. Remaining liquid may be taken up on sand, clay, earth, floor absorbent, or other absorbent material and shoveled into containers.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with nitrates, esters

Stability

Stable.

Decomposition

Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons.