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Chemical Identifiers
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NFPA 704
General Description
Dark yellow oily liquid with a waxy odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Hence floats on water. Freezing point 35-45°F. An animal fat containing principally glycerides of oleic and stearic acids. Exact composition depends on the species and the diet of the animal from which the fat is rendered.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Hot liquid can burn eyes and skin. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
TALLOW reacts with acids to liberate heat. Heat is also generated by interaction with caustic solutions. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing with alkali metals and hydrides.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
- Esters, Sulfate Esters, Phosphate Esters, Thiophosphate Esters, and Borate Esters
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water or foam may cause frothing.
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water fog, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Goggles or face shield; protective clothing, if exposure to hot liquid is possible. (USCG, 1999)
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No information available.
First Aid
Treat burns caused by hot liquid. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
Chemical Formula:
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Flash Point:
509°F
(USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point:
45°F
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure:
5.17 mmHg
(USCG, 1999)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
0.87
at 176°F
(est.)
(USCG, 1999)
- Less dense than water; will float
Boiling Point:
Very high
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
No PAC information available.
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
No regulatory information available.
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- EDIBLE TALLOW
- INEDIBLE TALLOW
- TALLOW
- TALLOW OIL