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Material Safety
Data Sheet |
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Product name |
Shea Butter |
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Supplier |
Soap Basics |
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Composition/Information
on Ingredients |
Chemical Name: Shea Butter CAS No: 91080-23-8 EINECS/ELINCS: 293-515-7 INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Composition: Fatty acid triglycerides Hazardous
components:
None Additives: Natural Tocopherols |
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Hazards
Identification |
Melting Shea Butter requires
heating, and a hot liquid may cause burns. |
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First Aid
Measures |
Eye contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water.
Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Skin contact: Wash with plenty of soap and
water. If liquid hot butter is splashed onto the skin, cool under cold
water. Do not remove the solidified
wax without medical attention. Ingestion: Not considered dangerous. In high
dosage, seek medical attention. |
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Fire-Fighting
Measures |
Suitable
extinguishing media: Dry powder, CO2, Foam or Sand. Special risks: None identified. Special
precautions:
Use positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool containers at
risk with water spray jet. |
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Accidental
Release Measures |
Individual
precautions:
Wear protective clothing, gloves and eye protection. Watch out for slippery
floor in the case of spillage. Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains,
surface water or ground water. Clean-up
procedure:
Collect the spilled product. Wash area with water and detergent. Collect all
material in a suitable container for disposal. |
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Handling and
Storage |
Handling: Observe good industrial hygiene
practices. Wear gloves, eye protection and protective clothing. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in
unopened containers. Do not expose containers to source of heat. |
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Exposure
Controls/Personal Protection |
Not considered as a dangerous
substance. Usage of safety goggles is
recommended. |
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Physical and
Chemical Properties |
Appearance: Solid Colour: Yellowish Odour: Mild, characteristic. Melting range: 29-45 deg C. Boiling Point: > 250 deg C (1 mbar). Flash Point: > 200 deg C. Auto ignition
temperature (closed cup): > 200 deg C. Solubility: Insoluble in water. Soluble in
natural oils and non-polar organic solvents. Vapour Pressure: Less than 0.01mmHg. Density: 0.90 at 40 deg C. |
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Stability and
Reactivity |
Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and
pressure. Hazardous
decomposition products: Toxic vapours such as carbon monoxide may be produced. |
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Toxicological
Information |
Not animal tested. Oral toxicity: Not toxic. Skin contact: Non-irritant. Eye contact: Slightly irritant when pure. |
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Ecological
Information |
Not considered dangerous for the
environment. |
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Disposal
Considerations |
The substance should be incinerated
in accordance with all applicable regulations. Containers can be washed and
re-used. |
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Transport
Information |
Not classified under IMDG or ADR
regulations. |
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Regulatory
Information |
Labelling according to EC
directives. Hazard symbol: None R phrases: None S phrases: None |
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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. |