Material Safety Data Sheet

 

 

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY

Product:

Castor Oil Organic

Company:

Soap Basics

Address:

23 Southbrook Road

Melksham

Wiltshire

SN12 8DS

UK

Tel:

01225 899286

Email:

sales@soapbasics.co.uk

 

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Trade Name:

Castor Oil Organic

Inci Name:

Ricinus communis

Cas No:

8001-79-4

Einecs No:

232-293-8

Status:

Fixed Oil

Application:

Cosmetics/skin care/aromatherapy

 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

Concentrated product. Observe good housekeeping procedures

 

 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION:

No vapours present at normal temperatures.

EYE CONTACT:

Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.  Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.

SKIN CONTACT:

Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.

INGESTION:

Not considered dangerous.  Edible quality.

OTHER:

When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (section 15).

 

 

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

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.

SPECIAL MEASURES:

Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.

EXTINGUISHING PROCEDURES:

Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray.

 

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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.

ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS:

Keep away from drains, soils, surface and groundwaters.

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.

 

 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE

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.

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

FIRE PROTECTION:

Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames.  Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area.

 

 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

No special measures under normal use.

HAND PROTECTION:

No special measures under normal use.

EYE PROTECTION:

Use safety glasses if there is a risk of splashing.

WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES:

Wash hands with soap & water after handling

 

 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE:

A clear to slightly yellow, viscous liquid

ODOUR:

Very slight, characteristic

REFRACTIVE INDEX @ 20°C:

1.4750 - 1.4850

SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 20°C:

0.9500 – 0.9700

IODINE VALUE:

82 - 90

SAPONIFICATION VALUE:

176 - 187

FLASH POINT:

> 100°C

 

 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

REACTIVITY:

It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.

DECOMPOSITION:

None (thermal decomposition products are H2O and CO2)

 

 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

No known data.

 

 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

BIODEGRADABILITY:

Readily biodegradable.

PRECAUTIONS:

Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water.

 

 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 

Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment.  Seek expert advice.

 

 

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS

 

CUSTOMS TARIFF CODE:

 

ROAD (ADR/RID):

N/A

AIR (IATA):

N/A

SEA (IMDG):

N/A

CHIP:

See section 15

 

 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION  According to Directive 88/379/EEC

HAZARDS:

N/A

SYMBOLS:

N/A

RISK PHRASES:

N/A

SAFETY PHRASES:

N/A

 

 

 


 

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Cosmetics Directive 7th Amendment: Not Restricted

 

 

SHELF LIFE:

12 Months

 

 

 

PACKAGING:

Type

Suitability

 

Glass

Yes

 

Lacquer lined steel/tin

No

 

Aluminium

No

 

HPPE

Yes

 

F/HDPE

Yes

 

Other plastic

Yes

 

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.