Safety Data Sheet

GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE (MONOESTER 90%)

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1	IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1	Product identifiers
	Chemical Name			GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE 90%
	CAS NO.			31566-31-1
1.2	Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
	GMS 90 used as lubricants in polyvinylchloride and have been observed to produce some enhanced heat stability. GMS 90 is used in the manufacturing of polypropylene-caps to provide a slip/lubricant effect, in addition to the antistatic effect. GMS is a food additive used as a thickening .
	Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
	COMPANY			POLYMER ADD (THAILAND) CO., LTD. 106, Chalaremprakiat, Lor 9, Soi 22, Yak 5,Nongbon, Prawet,Bangkok Bangkok - 10250 Thailand Telephone : 0804531391 Email - contact@polymeradd.co.th
2	HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1	Classification of the substance or mixture
	Physical and Chemical Hazards			Not classified
	Human Health			Not classified
	Environment			Not classified
2.2	Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
	Signal word			No labelling applicable
2.3	Other hazards
3	COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1	Substances
	Component
	Chemical Name		GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE 90%
	CAS NO		31566-31-1
	EC Number		293-208-8
	Molecular Formula		C21H42O4
	Molecular Weight		358.56 g/mol
	Concentration		Glycerol Monoester content 90% other di and tri esters balance 10%
4	FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1	Description of first aid measures
	General advice
	If you feel unwell, seek medical advice
	If inhaled			Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service.
	In case of skin contact			Rinse with water. Soap may be used. Take victim to a doctor if irritation persists
	In case of eye contact			Rinse with water. Take victim to an ophthalmologist if irritation persists.
	If swallowed			Rinse mouth with water. Call Poison Information Centre. Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell.
4.2	Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
	No supplementary information available
4.3	Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
	No supplementary information available.
5	FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1	Extinguishing media
	Suitable extinguishing media			AFFF foam. BC powder. Carbon dioxide. Dry sand. Dry chemical powder. Adapt extinguishing media to the environment.
5.2	Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture			DIRECT FIRE HAZARD: Not easily combustible. In finely divided state: increased fire hazard. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD: Temperature above flashpoint: higher fire/explosion hazard.
5.3	Advice for firefighters			No supplementary information available.
5.4	Further information
6	ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1	Personal precautions protective equipment and emergency procedures
	Mark the danger area. Prevent dust cloud formation, e.g. by wetting. Dust production: have neighbourhood close doors and windows. Exposure to heat: have neighbourhood close doors and windows. In case of dust production: no naked flames or sparks. Dust: spark- /explosionproof appliances/lighting equipment
6.2	Environmental precautions
	Prevent soil and water pollution.
6.3	Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
	Knock down/dilute dust cloud with water spray. Carefully collect the spill/leftovers. If melted: allow liquid to solidify before taking it up. Scoop solid spill into closing containers or into synthetic bags. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water and soap solution
6.4	Reference to other sections
	Handle waste materials in accordance with the provisions of Section 13.
7	HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1	Precautions for safe handling
	≥ 10 °C above melting point
7.2	Information about protection against explosions and fires
7.3	Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities
	KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: ignition sources. (strong) acids. (strong) bases. Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Store at ambient temperature. Keep out of direct sunlight. Meet the legal requirements
7.4	Specific end use(s)
	No additional information available
8	EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1	Control parameters
	Appropriate engineering controls
	Provide adequate ventilation
	Personal protective equipment
	Gloves. Protective clothing. In case of dust production: protective goggles. Dust production: dust mask with filter type P2.
	Eye/face protection
	Safety glasses with side shields
	Skin protection
	Handle with gloves
	Body Protection
	Impervious clothing
	Respiratory protection
	Respiratory protection is not required if good ventilation is maintained
9	PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
	a)Appearance			White to light yellow powder
	b)Odour			Characteristic odour. Almost odourless
	c)Odour Threshold			No data available
	d)pH (% solution in water)			5 - 8
	e)Melting point/freezing point			65 °C
	f)Initial boiling point and boiling range			> 250 °C
	g)Flash point			220 °C (ASTM D92)
	h)Evaporation rate			No data available
	i)Flammability (solid or gas)			No data available
	j)Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits			No data available
	k)Vapour pressure			< 0.01 hPa (20°C)
	l)Vapour density			ca. 0.95
	m)Relative density			No data available
	n)Water solubility			No data available
	o)Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water			> 5 (estimated)
	p)Autoignition temperature			> 300 °C
	q)Decomposition temperature			No data available
	r)Viscosity			No data available
	s)Explosive properties			No data available
	t)Oxidizing properties			No data available
9.2	Other safety information
	Bulk Density			No data available
10	STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1	Reactivity			On burning: release of (carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide)
10.2	Chemical stability			Stable under normal conditions.
10.3	Possibility of hazardous reactions			No additional information available
10.4	Conditions to avoid			No supplementary information available.
10.5	Incompatible materials			No supplementary information available.
10.6	Hazardous decomposition products			No supplementary information available.
11	TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1	Information on toxicological effects
	Acute oral toxicity			> 5000 mg/kg Non-toxic
	Acute Inhalation toxicity			Not classified
	Acute dermal toxicity			Not classified
	Skin corrosion/irritation			No data available
	Serious eye damage/eye irritation			No data available
	Respiratory or skin sensitization			Not classified
	Germ cell mutagenicity			No data available
	Carcinogenicity			No data available
	Reproductive toxicity			Not classified
	Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure			Not classified
	Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure			Not classified
	Aspiration hazard			Not classified
12	ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1	Toxicity			Not classified
12.2	Persistence and degradability
	Biodegradation
	No additional information available
12.3	Bio accumulative potential			> 5 (estimated)
12.4	Mobility in soil			No additional information available
12.5	Results of PBT and vPvB assessment			No additional information available
12.6	Other adverse effects			No additional information available
13	DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1	Waste treatment methods
	Product
	Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Remove to an authorized waste treatment plant. No supplementary information available
	Contaminated packaging
	Scoop solid spill into closing containers,Powdered: do not use compressed air for pumping over spills,Clean contaminated surfaces with a soap solution
14	TRANSPORT INFORMATION
14.1	UN number
	ADR/RID		IMDG		IATA
	Not applicable		Not applicable		Not applicable
14.2	UN proper shipping name
	ADR/RID		IMDG		IATA
	Not applicable		Not applicable		Not applicable
14.3	Transport hazard class(es)
	ADR/RID		IMDG		IATA
	Not applicable		Not applicable		Not applicable
14.4	Packaging group
	ADR/RID		IMDG		IATA
	Not applicable		Not applicable		Not applicable
14.5	Environmental hazards
	ADR/RID		IMDG Marine pollutant		IATA
	No		No		No
14.6	Special precautions for user			Not subject
15	REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1	Safety health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
	No data available
15.2	Chemical Safety Assessment
	No data available
16	OTHER INFORMATION
	Month of Creation			March 2023
	Month of Revision			March 2027