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1.
IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY |
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Product: |
Castor Oil
Organic |
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Company: |
Soap
Basics |
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Address: |
23
Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK |
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Tel: |
01225
899286 |
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Email: |
sales@soapbasics.co.uk |
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2.
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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Trade
Name: |
Castor Oil
Organic |
Inci
Name: |
Ricinus
communis |
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Cas No: |
8001-79-4 |
Einecs
No: |
232-293-8 |
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Status: |
Fixed Oil |
Application: |
Cosmetics/skin
care/aromatherapy |
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3.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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Concentrated
product. Observe good housekeeping procedures |
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4.
FIRST AID MEASURES |
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INHALATION: |
No vapours
present at normal temperatures. |
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EYE
CONTACT: |
Rinse
immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist. |
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SKIN
CONTACT: |
Remove contaminated
clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of water.
If irritation persists, seek medical advice. |
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INGESTION: |
Not
considered dangerous. Edible quality. |
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OTHER: |
When
assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (section 15). |
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5. FIRE
FIGHTING MEASURES |
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EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA RECOMMENDED: |
Use CO2
Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying extinguishing media to
base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material. |
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SPECIAL
MEASURES: |
Avoid
vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear
positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective
clothing. |
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EXTINGUISHING
PROCEDURES: |
Closed
containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled
with water spray. |
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6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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PERSONAL
PRECAUTIONS: |
Avoid
contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Note that spillages constitute a
slipping hazard. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses,
waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages. |
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ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS: |
Keep away
from drains, soils, surface and groundwaters. |
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CLEANING
UP METHODS FOR SPILLAGES: |
Remove all
potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover with an inert or
non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an
approved disposal container. Clean with hot water and detergents. Observe
state, federal and local disposal regulations. |
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7.
HANDLING & STORAGE |
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PRECAUTIONS
IN HANDLING: |
Apply good
manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not
eat, drink or smoke whilst handling. Avoid static discharges. |
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STORAGE
CONDITIONS: |
Store in
tightly closed original container, in a cool & dry area away from heat
sources & protected from light.
Keep air contact to a minimum |
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FIRE
PROTECTION: |
Keep away
from ignition sources & naked flames.
Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area. |
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8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION: |
No special
measures under normal use. |
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HAND
PROTECTION: |
No special
measures under normal use. |
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EYE
PROTECTION: |
Use safety
glasses if there is a risk of splashing. |
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WORK/HYGIENE
PRACTICES: |
Wash hands
with soap & water after handling |
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9.
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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APPEARANCE: |
A clear to
slightly yellow, viscous liquid |
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ODOUR: |
Very
slight, characteristic |
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REFRACTIVE
INDEX @ 20°C: |
1.4750 -
1.4850 |
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SPECIFIC
GRAVITY @ 20°C: |
0.9500 –
0.9700 |
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IODINE
VALUE: |
82 - 90 |
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SAPONIFICATION
VALUE: |
176 - 187 |
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FLASH
POINT: |
> 100°C |
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10.
STABILITY & REACTIVITY |
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REACTIVITY: |
It
presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with
water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents. |
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DECOMPOSITION: |
None
(thermal decomposition products are H2O and CO2) |
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11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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No known
data. |
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12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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BIODEGRADABILITY: |
Readily
biodegradable. |
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PRECAUTIONS: |
Prevent
surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water. |
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13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
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Avoid
disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice. |
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14.
TRANSPORT REGULATIONS |
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CUSTOMS
TARIFF CODE: |
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ROAD
(ADR/RID): |
N/A |
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AIR
(IATA): |
N/A |
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SEA
(IMDG): |
N/A |
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CHIP: |
See
section 15 |
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15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION According to Directive 88/379/EEC |
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HAZARDS: |
N/A |
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SYMBOLS: |
N/A |
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RISK
PHRASES: |
N/A |
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SAFETY
PHRASES: |
N/A |
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16.
OTHER INFORMATION |
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Cosmetics
Directive 7th Amendment: Not Restricted |
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SHELF
LIFE: |
12 Months |
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PACKAGING: |
Type
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Suitability
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Glass |
Yes |
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Lacquer
lined steel/tin |
No |
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Aluminium |
No |
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HPPE |
Yes |
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F/HDPE |
Yes |
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Other
plastic |
Yes |
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The data provided in this material safety data sheet is
meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to
the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable
sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility to determine
safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for
loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product.
The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any
specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify
their requirements and product use. |