Product Identification

Product Name

N,N'-Ethylenebis(stearamide)

Synonyms

1,2-Bis(octadecanamido)ethane
N,N'-Ethylene bis(octadecanamide)
N,N'-Ethylene distearylamide
N,N'-Ethylenebisstearamide
N-[2-(Octadecanoylamino)ethyl]octadecanamide
Plastflow

CAS

110-30-5

Formula

C38H76N2O2

Molecular Weight

593.03

EINECS

203-755-6

Beilstein/Gmelin

584087

Beilstein Reference

4-04-00-01200

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

White, waxy solid.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

149 - 149.5

Density

0.97 g/cm3 (20 C)

Usage

Synthetic wax, for use in lacquers, varnishes, as a plastic lubricant and antiblocking agent, as extender or substitue for carnauba wax.

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 in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Cough. Irritates the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Skin

Redness.

Eyes

Redness.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Safety goggles. Protective gloves.

Respirators

Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.

Exposure Effects

The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

280

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Decomposes at 260 C on heating and on burning producing toxic fumes (nitrogen oxides).