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Material Saftey Data Sheet
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Section I - General Information
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Catalog No. 1832
Product Name:	D-erythro-C18 Ceramide, 10 mg
Data Sheet No:	R 10-1832
Chemical Name:	2-octadecanoylamino-1,3-dihydroxy-octadecene-4(E) (2S,3R)
Formula:	C36 H71 N O3		Formula Weight: 565.5
CAS No:
Manufacturer: Matreya, Inc. 500 Tressler St., Pleasant Gap, PA 16823,
	      Tel: 814 359 5060

Section II - (Not a Mixture)
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Section III - Physical Data
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Boiling Point: >300 C
Melting Point: 98-100 C
Water Solubility: low
% Volatile by vol.: negligible
Appearance:  Colorless Solid

Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: >110 C
Flammable Limits:  LEL UEL
Extinguishing Media: C02 dry chemical, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
  when fighting a chemical fire

Section V - Health Hazard Data
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LD50: N/A
TLV: N/A
Emergency & first aid procedures:
  Eyes: Flush with water for 15 min
  Skin: Flush with large volumes of water
  May irritate eyes or skin

Section VI - Reactivity Data
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Stability:  Stable
Incompatibility:  Oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: N/A
Hazardous polymerization will not occur

Section VII - Spill or Leak Procedures
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Comply with all applicable Federal, State, or Local Regulations

Section VIII - Special Protection Information
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Use only in a well ventilated area

Section IX - Special Precautions
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Storage and Handling: Store in a freezer.

While the information and recommendations set forth are believed to be accurate
as of the date hereof, Matreya, Inc. makes no warranty with respect thereto
and disclaims all liablility from reliance thereon.

Last Revised: 9/14/95