Material Safety Data Sheet

Product name

Mango Butter

Supplier

Soap Basics
23 Southbrook Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 8DS
UK
Tel: 01225 899286

Composition/Information on Ingredients

Chemical Description: Triacylglycerol

CAS No: 68956-68-3

EINECS/ELINCS: 290-045-4

INCI Name: Mangifera indica (Mango Butter)

Hazardous components: None

Hazards Identification

Melting Mango Butter requires heating, and a hot liquid may cause burns. No hazards to be expected if handled and used properly.

First Aid Measures

Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for some minutes.

Skin contact: Not a direct danger. Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Ingestion: Not a direct hazard.

Inhalation: Not a direct hazard. Remove from the area of exposure. Seek medical attention for coughing or choking.

Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media: Dry fire extinguisher, CO2.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water. But use water to cool fire exposed containers.

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Combustion products: Irritation gases. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

Special protection: According to size of fire. If necessary use self-contained breathing apparatus.

Accidental Release Measures

Individual precautions: Take care. Watch out for slippery floor in the case of spillage. Avoid contact with skin or eyes.

Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains, surface water or ground water.

Clean-up procedure: Collect the spilled product. Cover area with absorbent material ie universal binding material, paper towels, sand or siliceous earth). Remove sources of ignition.

Handling and Storage

Handling: Keep away from sources of ignition. Take care. Risk of slipping possible if spilt. Do not heat in a microwave oven. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage: Store in a cool, dark place in original containers. Keep away from heat.

Refrigeration temperature: 5-10 degrees C

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Not considered as a dangerous substance.

Do not melt product over direct heat.

Usage of safety goggles is recommended.

Wear suitable gloves and normal protective clothing.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Semi-solid fat

Colour: Pale yellow

Odour: Neutral

Melting point: 33-38 deg C

Boiling Point: > 300 deg C

Flash Point: > 250 deg C.

Ignition temperature: > 300 deg C

Fire provoking characteristics: Temperature of more than 200 degrees C and strong air circulation.

Explosive properties: Not explosive

Vapour pressure: Less than 0.001 mm Hg

Density: 0.90 – 0.93 kg/m3 at 20 deg C

Solubility: Insoluble in water.

pH: Neutral at 20 degrees C

Thermal decomposition: At a temperature of more than 150 degrees C

Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.

Protect from humidity and strong oxidising agents.

Hazardous decomposition products: Irritation gases. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

Toxicological Information

Not animal tested.

Practical experience: Vegetable oils have been used for thousands of years as foods and cosmetics.

Oral toxicity: Not toxic

Skin contact: Non-irritant

Eye contact: Non-irritant

Ecological Information

Readily biodegradable. Not considered dangerous for the environment.

Disposal Considerations

The substance should be incinerated in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Containers can be washed and re-used.

Transport Information

Not classified under IMDG or ADR regulations.

Regulatory Information

Labelling according to EC directives.

Hazard symbol: None

R phrases: None

S phrases: None

Other Information

The information contained in this safety sheet is based on current knowledge and relates to the product in the state in which it is delivered. It is intended to describe the product from the point of view of safety requirements and does not guarantee any particular property or use. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the product is used in complete conformity with all relevant regulations and legislation.