SAFETY DATA SHEET Revision Date 15.04.

2019
Version 6.2

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Print Date 24.03.2020

GENERIC EU MSDS - NO COUNTRY SPECIFIC DATA - NO OEL DATA

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Methyl palmitate
Product Number : P5177
Brand :
REACH No. : A registration number is not available for this substance as the
substance or its uses are exempted from registration, the
annual tonnage does not require a registration or the
registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline.
CAS-No. : 112-39-0
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Jiaxing WinTrust Flavours Co.,Ltd.
No.225,Dongqing Road,
Jiaxing, Zhejiang,China
Telephone : +86 573 82262042
Fax : +86 573 82262041
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone # : +86 573 82262042

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.2 Label elements
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB)
at levels of 0.1% or higher.

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Synonyms : Methyl hexadecanoate
Palmitic acid methyl ester
: C H O
Formula 17 34 2
Molecular weight : 270,45 g/mol
CAS-No. : 112-39-0
EC-No. : 203-966-3
No components need to be disclosed according to the applicable regulations.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see
section 2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
No data available

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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours,
mist or gas. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep
in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8 °C
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash
hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact
with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with
applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU)
2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
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 Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 30 min
Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail
[email protected], test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which
differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This
recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial
hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use
by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any
specific use scenario.
Body Protection
Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount
of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective
equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the
dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of
dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use
respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: solid
Colour: white
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting Melting point/range: 32 - 35 °C - lit.
point/freezing point
f) Initial boiling point 185 °C at 13 hPa - lit.
and boiling range
g) Flash point 113,0 °C - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, No data available
gas)
j) Upper/lower No data available

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 flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure No data available
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 0,852 g/mL at 25 °C
n) Water solubility 1 g/l at 25 °C
o) Partition coefficient: No data available
n-octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition 230 °C
temperature at 1.013 hPa
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity 4,4 mm2/s at 40 °C -
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - > 2.000
mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available

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 Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
reverse mutation assay S.
typhimurium
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have
not been thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish semi-static test LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - 550 mg/l - 96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 75 % - Readily biodegradable.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB)
at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available
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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or
mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator
equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for
the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

15.2 Chemical safety assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Further information
Copyright 2016 Jiaxing WinTrust Flavours Co.,Ltd. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal
use only. The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used
only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to
the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the
product. Jiaxing WinTrust Flavours Co.,Ltd. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of
sale.

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