341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478 USA
Tel: (203) 267-6061 Fax: (203) 267-6065
www.naturalsourcing.com
[email protected]MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ORGANIC PRICKLY PEAR
SEED OIL
MSDS
1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ORGANIC PRICKLY PEAR SEED OIL
Product Use: Personal Care Formulations
Company Name: Natural Sourcing
Company Address: 341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478, USA
Date Issued: 02/27/2012
Emergency Telephone Number: Chemtrec Tel: (800) 262-8200
2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Ingredients:
Vegetable Oil Triglycerides 100% from Opuntia ficus indica
Hazardous Components: None
CAS #: 90082-21-6
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Routes of Entry
Eye Contact: Mild irritation may occur
Skin Contact: Non-toxic
Non-toxic however excessive ingestion of liquid can cause gastric
Ingestion:
distress and mild diarrhea.
Inhalation: May be harmful
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Flush with plenty of water or eye wash solution for 15 minutes. Get
Eyes:
medical attention if irritation persists.
Wash with soap and water- get medical attention if irritation
Skin:
persists.
Do not induce vomiting. Wash mouth out with water and slowly
Ingestion:
give water to dilute. Contact a physician as necessary.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Medical Conditions Generally
None
Aggravated by Exposure:
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point (Method Used): > 200℃ (test unknown)
Flammable Limits
LEL: Not Established
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UEL: Not Established
Extinguishing Media: Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, Foam
Limit the spread of oil.
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Use air supplied equipment for fighting interior fires.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Keep free of ignition sources.
Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)
Absorb onto an inert, absorbent substrate and sweep up. Wash
Methods for Cleaning Up:
area with soap and water to prevent slip/fall hazard.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Safe Handling: Keep away from sources of ignition and open flames.
Storage
Requirements for Storage Areas and
Store in a cool, dry location, in a sealed container.
Containers:
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye: Safety glasses should be worn.
Skin/Body: Gloves should be worn.
Respiratory: Not needed under normal conditions of use.
A mechanical exhaust/ventilation or fume collection system is
Ventilation:
recommended if heating product to elevated temperatures.
Evaluate need based on application. Slip proof shoes may be
Other:
worn where spills may occur.
Normal work and hygiene practices for handling non-hazardous
Work/Hygiene Practice:
liquid material.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Clear, yellow to green
Odor: Characteristic
pH: N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.): N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1): N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: N/A
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 0.90-0.92 @ 25℃
Peroxide Value: 15 Max
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable
Avoid flames and strong oxidizers
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):
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Hazardous Decomposition or Carbon monoxide and unidentified organic compounds may
Byproducts: form during combustion.
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Oral Toxicity: No Data
Exposure Limits: Not Established
Carcinogenicity: No Data
Reproductive Toxicity: No Data
Teratogenicity: No Data
Mutagenicity: No Data
Name of toxicologically synergistic
N/A
products:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eco-Toxicity: None established. Avoid pollution of soil, rivers and the ocean.
Mobility: Low mobility in soil.
Persistence & Degradability: Low persistence level and readily biodegradable.
Bio-accumulative Potential: None established
Other Adverse Effects: None established
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Material is not considered hazardous under federal regulations.
Waste Disposal Methods: Do not put into sewer lines. Dispose of according to local, state
and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Classification: Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS classification for product: N/A
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This information is provided for documentation purposes only.
This product is not considered hazardous.
The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume
any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained
herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without
warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the
use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.
This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing.
Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may
be necessary. All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your
employees or customers.
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