Group of Chemicals : Fatty Acids
Commercial Name : Lauric/Myristic Acid

Physical & Chemical Properties
Boiling point, deg C at 760mm Hg                                        299-326
Melting point, deg C                                                         44-54.4
Flash point, deg C                                                             >200
Auto-ignition temperature, deg C                                        >250
Density, g/ml at 75deg C                                                   0.848-0.851
Vapor pressure, mm Hg at 131 deg C                                  <1.0
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20 deg C                             None
Relative molecular mass                                                   200.4-228.4
Log P octanol/water                                                        None

Chemical Name                : Dodecanoic Acid + Tetradecanoic Acid
Gross Formula                  : C₁₂H₂₄O₂ + C₁₄H₂₈O₂

Important Characteristics
        •White/pale yellow crystals
        • Faint coconut odour. Decomposes when heated, giving off acid vapours.
           Reacts with oxidants
        • Combustible. Depending on particle size and concentration, explosive
           dust/air mixtures can be formed
        • Corrosive and irritationg eyes, skin and respirtatory tract
        • Low toxicity and not considered hazardous to human beings

Hazards/Prevention/First-Aid
        Fire
        • Combustible
        • Keep away from open flame, no smoking
        • Use dry powder, foam, carbon tetrachloride, carbon dioxide for
           extinguishing

        Inhalation
        • Sore throat, cough
        • Use self-contained breathing equipment if in confined space
        • Ventilation
        • Remove to fresh air. If suffocation is serious take to a doctor

        Skin
        • Redness, pain
        • Use gloves
        • Remove contaminated clothing, flush skin with water or shower, wash
           with soap, take to a doctor if necessary

        Eyes
        • Redness, pain
        • Use face shield
        • Flush with water, take to a doctor if necessary

        Ingestion
        • Sore throat, abdominal pain
        • Rinse mouth, drink plenty of water, see physician
        • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person

        Spillage
        • Collect liquid leakage in sealable containers, soak up with sand or other
           inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
           Wash site with sodium bicarbonate solution or soda ash. Wipe clean
        • Can also allow spillage to solidify, then shovel into containers. Clean up
           area immediately

        Handling And Storage
        • To use gloves and wear goggles when handling
        • Keep in a cool and place, avoid extrem heat and cold
        • Avoid direct fire, strong alkalis, oxidising agents
        • Store in clear, dry preferably stainless steel vessets
        • In bulk, store about 10 deg C above melting point.
          Temperature higher than necessary degrades quality at rate dependent
          on time and temperature of exposure
        • Exposure to ultraviolet light, especially sunlight must be miniised to
           prevent quality loss

        Notes
        • Product readily biodegradable
        • Always work safely around open hatches on bulk tanks. The low density
          makes floatation difficult for immersed person