Material Safety Data Sheet
Product name	Olive Butter
Supplier	Soap Basics 23 Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK Tel: 01225 899286
Composition/Information on Ingredients	This product does not belong to any list of substances supposedly hazardous to human or animal health according to EU guideline 548/67 and further amendments, or to those having recognised exposition limits. Chemical Composition: Olive Butter is extracted by fractionation and hydrogenation of Olive Oil. CAS No: N/A EINECS/ELINCS: N/A INCI Name: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil Hazardous components: None
Hazards Identification	Non hazardous
First Aid Measures	Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Ingestion: Not harmful. However, if swallowed drink plenty of water. Seek medical attention if required.
Fire-Fighting Measures	Suitable extinguishing media: Dry fire extinguisher, foams, CO2. Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water. Special exposure hazards: Fine oil mists may be hazardous. On extreme long heating at high temperatures gaseous components occur of acrolein variety. Special exposure measures: Standard procedures.
Accidental Release Measures	Individual precautions: Take care. Watch out for slippery floor in the case of spillage. Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Spillage on floors: Wash with detergent. Spillage on soil: Use a solid absorbent. If solidified, shovel into containers. Spillage on water: Since the density of oil is lower than water, it will appear on the surface and can be scooped or scraped off. Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains, surface water or ground water. Disposal according to EU/UK environmental regulations.
Handling and Storage	Handling: Keep away from sources of ignition. Take care. Risk of slipping possible if spilt. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Storage: Store in a cool, dark place in original containers. Keep away from heat.
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection	Not considered as a dangerous substance. Wear suitable gloves and normal protective clothing. Do not melt product over direct heat. Use of protective gloves and goggles is recommended when handling hot oil.
Physical and Chemical Properties	Appearance: Solid butter Colour: White – off-white Odour: Neutral Melting point: >25 deg C Boiling Point: > 100 deg C Density: 0.910 – 0.920 at 40 deg C Solubility: Insoluble in water. pH: Neutral Liposolubility: Soluble in vegetable oils.
Stability and Reactivity	Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure. Shelf-life: Minimum 24 months when stored away from strong light and high temperatures. Conditions to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Hazardous decomposition products: Acrolein at extreme temperatures. Hazardous reactions: Polymerisation not likely to occur.
Toxicological Information	Not animal tested. Non-toxic product – pharmaceutical use – food grade.
Ecological Information	Readily biodegradable.
Disposal Considerations	The substance should be disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations. Containers can be washed and re-used. Waste packaging: Observe local regulations.
Transport Information	Not classified under IMDG or ADR regulations.
Regulatory Information	In compliance with the requirements in the current Cosmetic Directives 67/548 EEC and 1999/45/CE.
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.