Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name	Palm Oil
Supplier	Soap Basics 23 Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK Tel: 01225 899286
Composition/Ingredients Information	Hazardous Ingredients: None Cas No: 8002-75-3 INCI Name: Elaeis Guineensis
Hazard Identification	This product is a pure, vegetable, edible oil that is not considered to present a hazard under normal use. SOME PEOPLE MAY EXHIBIT AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO NUT PRODUCTS
First Aid Measures	Skin contact: No adverse effects are expected but avoid excessive exposure, wash with soap and water Eye Contact: No adverse effects are expected, flush eye thoroughly with water. Ingestion: No adverse effects are expected. Inhalation: At normal handling temperatures no adverse effects are expected. IF ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OCCUR, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY.
Fire-Fighting Measures	Specific Hazards: Not classified as flammable, but will burn on heating above the flash point. Extinguishing media: Foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth. Specific Methods: Do not use water jet.
Accidental Release Measures	Personal Precautions: See ‘Exposure Control/Personal Protection’section. Land Spill: Shut off source taking normal safety precautions. Prevent liquid from entering sewers or water courses. Water Spill: Confine the spill immediately with booms, notify relevant authorities.
Handling and Storage	Storage: Store the product in cool, well ventilated surroundings, well away from sources of ignition. Handling: Provide suitable mechanical equipment for the safe handling of heavy packages.
Exposure Control/Personal Protection	Exposure: Avoid excessive exposure to material. Personal Protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
Physical and Chemical Properties	Appearance: A white to pale straw, solid, creamy fat. Odour: Neutral Density: Approx 0.920 at 20 deg C. Melting Point: Approx 40 deg C. Solubility: Insoluble in water. Flash point: Minimum 300 deg C.
Stability/Reactivity	Stability: Stable Reactivity: Smoke and carbon monoxide may be formed in the event of incomplete combustion. Material does not decompose at ambient temperature.
Toxicological Information	This material has not been subjected to toxicity testing. Comments: Potential health hazards are derived from current knowledge of the toxicity of vegetable oils in general.
Ecological Information	In the absence of specific environmental data for this material, this assessment is based on general information for vegetable oils. The oil will remain largely on the soil surface, and in water will remain largely on the surface. No harmful effects to terrestrial or aquatic habitats would be expected. The material is expected to be biodegradable.
Disposal Considerations	Dispose of waste only in accordance with local and national regulations.
Transport Information	Sea/Air: Not regulated. Land: Not regulated
Regulatory Information	Not applicable.
Other Information	The information in this safety sheet is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions that may be made are without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond the control of Soap Basics. Observance of existing laws and requirements rests with the user of this product.