Material Safety Data Sheet 

Substance and Company Information

Product Name

SWEET ALMOND OIL ORGANIC

Supplier

Soap Basics
23 Southbrook Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 8DS
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1225 899286

Composition/Ingredient Information

CAS number

8007-69-0

EINECS number

273-313-5

Identity/chemical name

Triglycerides of vegetable origin

Chemical composition

Cold-pressed and refined from the kernels of Prunus amygdalus dulcis (Sweet Almond)

Hazardous ingredients

None

Soil Association Certified

Yes

Identification of Hazards

Eyes

May irritate

Skin

Non irritating, non sensitising

Ingestion

Edible quality

First Aid Procedures

Inhalation

No vapours present at normal temperatures

Skin contact

Wash with soap and water

Eye contact

Rinse with plenty of water. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention

Ingestion

Not considered dangerous

Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media 

Water mist, foam, dry powder, CO2

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Water jet

Specific hazards, methods or equipment

None known

Protection against fire

Standard measures in line with fire safety regulations

Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes. Note that spillages constitute a slipping hazard.

Environmental precautions

Keep away from drains, surfaces and ground water.

Methods for cleaning up

Remove spillage using physical methods or adsorbents. Clean with hot water and detergents

Handling and Storage

Handling

No specific measures. Normal working hygiene practices should be employed

Storage

Liquid oils – store in a cool and dry place

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Specific control parameters (e.g. TLV)

No known data

Respiratory protection

No special measures under normal conditions

Hand protection

No special measures under normal conditions

Eye protection 

Wear goggles if there is a risk of splashing

Skin protection

No special measures under normal conditions

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Pale yellow liquid

Boiling point

> 100 degrees C

Cloud point

Not known

Melting characteristics

Liquid at ambient temperatures

Flash point

> 300 degrees C

Auto ignition temperature

No data

Explosion properties

Not explosive

Vapour pressure at 200 degrees C

<0.01 mm Hg

Density at 25 degrees C

0.90 – 0.92 g/ml

Solubility in water

Insoluble

pH value

Neutral

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Generally stable, becomes rancid on exposure to air

Conditions to avoid

Oxidation promoting conditions (heat, light)

Material to avoid

Strong oxidising agents

Hazardous decomposition products

None (thermal decomposition products are H2O and CO2).

Toxicological Information

Non-toxic product – pharmaceutical use – food grade

 Ecological Information

Persistence and degradability

Readily biodegradable

Bio-accumulative potential

No known data

COD/BOD5 value

No known data

Content of heavy metals and substances classed as dangerous to the environment

None

Disposal Considerations

Waste materials

Disposal according to local authority advice. May be burned together with household waste if this is accepted by The Authorities. Very large quantities will require specialist disposal.

Contaminated packaging

Disposal according to local authority advice.

Transport Information

Land transport

Not classified

Sea transport

Not classified

Air transport

Not classified

Further information

Not a hazardous product

Regulatory Information

Classification according to EU directives

Not a dangerous material

Symbols and phrases according to health hazards

None

Dangerous substances to label

None

Other Information

The information in this material safety data sheet is accurate to the best of our knowledge and is valid for the material as delivered. This information only describes safety measures and no liability arising out of the use, application or processing of the material described herein is accepted. It is the user’s responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product.