Material Safety Data Sheet
Substance and Company Information
Product Name	CASTOR OIL
Supplier	Soap Basics 23 Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK Tel: 01225 899286
Composition/Ingredient Information
CAS number	8001-79-4
EINECS number	232-293-8
Identity/chemical name	Triglycerides of vegetable origin
Hazardous ingredients	None
Identification of Hazards
Eyes	May irritate
Skin	Non irritating, non sensitising
Ingestion	Edible quality
First Aid Procedures
Inhalation	No vapours present at normal temperatures
Skin contact	Wash with soap and water
Eye contact	Rinse with plenty of water. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention
Ingestion	Not considered dangerous
Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media	Water mist, foam, dry powder, CO2
Unsuitable extinguishing media	Water jet
Specific hazards, methods or equipment	None known
Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions	Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes. Note that spillages constitute a slipping hazard.
Environmental precautions	Keep away from drains, surfaces and ground water.
Methods for cleaning up	Remove spillage using physical methods or adsorbents. Clean with hot water and detergents
Handling and Storage
Handling	No specific measures. Normal working hygiene practices should be employed
Storage	Liquid oils – store in a cool and dry place Solid fats – store in a cool and dry place. If to be stored molten, store at about 10 degrees C above melting point.
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Specific control parameters (e.g. TLV)	No known data
Respiratory protection	No special measures under normal conditions
Hand protection	No special measures under normal conditions
Eye protection	Wear goggles if there is a risk of splashing
Skin protection	No special measures under normal conditions
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance	Pale yellow liquid
Boiling point	Not known
Cloud point	Not known
Melting characteristics	Liquid at ambient temperatures
Flash point	> 300 degrees C
Auto ignition temperature	No data
Explosion properties	Not explosive
Vapour pressure at 200 degrees C	<0.01 mm Hg
Density at 25 degrees C	0.90 – 0.92 g/ml
Solubility in water	Insoluble
pH value	Insoluble in water
Other information	See specification / product data sheet
Stability and Reactivity
Stability	Generally stable, becomes rancid on exposure to air
Conditions to avoid	Oxidation promoting conditions (heat, light)
Material to avoid	Oxidising materials
Hazardous decomposition products	None (thermal decomposition products are H2O and CO2).
Toxicological Information
LD/LC50 value	Not tested on animals
Sensitisation	No known data
Local effects	No known data
Short and long term toxicity	No known data
Human exposure tests	No known data
Ecological Information
Persistence and degradability	Readily biodegradable
Bio-accumulative potential	No known data
COD/BOD5 value	No known data
Content of heavy metals and substances classed as dangerous to the environment	None
Disposal Considerations
Waste materials	Disposal according to local authority advice. May be burned together with household waste if this is accepted by The Authorities. Very large quantities will require specialist disposal.
Contaminated packaging	Disposal according to local authority advice.
Transport Information
Land transport	Not classified
Sea transport	Not classified
Air transport	Not classified
Further information	Not a hazardous product
Regulatory Information
Classification according to EU directives	Not a dangerous material
Symbols and phrases according to health hazards	None
Dangerous substances to label	None
Other Information The information in this material safety data sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is valid for the material as delivered. This information only describes safety measures and no liability arising out of the use, application or processing of the material described herein is accepted. It is the users responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product.