MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Identification of Product and Supplier
Product Name	Shea Butter Organic
Supplier	Soap Basics 23 Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK
Telephone	+44 (0)1225 899286
Email	info@soapbasics.co.uk
2. Composition and information on ingredients
The 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.
Inci Name	Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit (Shea Nut) Oil
Cas No	68920-03-6, 194043-92-0
Einecs No	N/A
Soil Association Certified	Yes
Chemical composition	The shea nuts are cold-pressed from the seeds of the butyrospermum parkii fruit (Shea nut).
3. Hazards identification
Non hazardous
4. First aid measures
Skin contact	Wash with water and soap
Eye contact	Flush with water
Ingestion	Not considered an edible oil. If ingested drink plenty of water and seek medical attention if necessary.
5. Fire - Fighting measures
Extinguishing media	Carbon dioxide, foams, inert powder
Extinguishing media to avoid	Water
Special exposure hazards	Fine oil mists may be hazardous. On extreme long heating at high temperature gaseous components occur of acrolein variety.
Protection against fire	Standard
6. Accidental release measures
Spillage	Use a solid absorbent and/or wash floors with detergent. May cause slip on floors. If solidified, shovel into containers.
Spillage on water	The density of oil is lower than water, it will appear on the surface. The fat can be scraped off the surface. Disposal according to Government regulations.
7. Handling and storage
At times oil-soaked materials may spontaneously combust. No special precautions for safety reasons necessary.
8. Exposure controls and personal protection
No special personal protective equipment required. Wear protective gloves and goggles when handling hot oil.
9. Physical data and chemical properties
Form	Solid butter – Melting point at 25 degrees plus
Odour	Natural
Colour	White – off-white
pH	Neutral
Boiling point	>100 °C
Density at 40 °C	0.910 - 0.930
Hydrosolubility	Insoluble
Liposolubility	Soluble in vegetable oils
10. Stability and Reactivity
Conditions to avoid	High temperature near flash point
Materials to avoid	Strong oxidising agents
Hazardous decomposition products	Acrolein at extreme heating
Hazardous reactions	Polymerisation not likely to occur
Shelf Life	Min 12 months when stored in nitrogen flushed containers
11. Toxicological information
Non toxic product - pharmaceutical use
12. Ecological information
Readily biodegradable
13. Disposal considerations
Residue for disposal	According to local regulations
Waste packing	Observe local regulations
14. Transport information
Not considered a dangerous product
Classification	Not classified in RID/ADR/IMDG
15. Regulatory information
In compliance with the requirements in the current Cosmetic Directives 67/548 EEC et 1999/45/CE
16. Other information
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained in this sheet is correct. However, we cannot accept responsibility or liability for any consequences arising from its use.