Naturallythinking MSDS Sheet Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Name: Prunus armeniaca
Contact Information: Naturallythinking 7 High Street, Carshalton Surrey, SM5 3AP United Kingdom Contact: Danny Stanzl Tel: 020 8773 3803 Chemical / Inci: Prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil Chemical Formula: N/A EINECS: 273-313-5
Catalog Code: BCAPRICOTKERNEL CAS#: RTECS: TSCA: CI#:
72869-69-3 N/A N/A N/A
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Name Apricot kernel Oil
CAS# 72869-69-3
% by Weight 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: N/A Definition/Botanical Origin: Cold pressed from the kernals of Prunus armeniaca. Section 3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects: Non Hazardous Section 4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact: Flush with water Skin Contact: Wash with water and soap Ingestion: Edible, food grade, though not sold as food by Naturallythinking and therefore medical advice should be sort. Inhalation: No vapours present at normal temperatures Section 5: Fire and Explosive Data Extinguishing media: carbon dioxide, foams, inert powder
Naturallythinking MSDS Sheet Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil
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 Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Spillage on soil: Use a solid absorbent and/or wash floors with detergent. May cause slip on floors. If solidified, shovel into containers. Spillage on water: Since 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 regulations. Section 7: Handling & Storage Precautions in handling: Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling. Avoid static discharges. Storage conditions: Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool & dry area away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum. Fire protection: Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area. Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection No special personal protective equipment required. Protective gloves and goggles when handling hot oil. Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Form : Liquid at ambient temperature Odour : Free from rancid and foreign odours Colour : Pale yellow liquid Boiling point : >300 degrees C Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.910 – 0.930 Refractive Index @ 20°C:1.463 -1.476
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data Hazardous decomposition products : None (thermal decomposition products are H2O and CO2) Hazardous reactions: It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.
Naturallythinking MSDS Sheet Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil
Shelf Life: Min 12 months when stored in nitrogen flushed containers Section 11: Toxicological Information Non toxic product - pharmaceutical use – food grade
Section 12: Ecological Information Readily biodegradable Section 13: Disposal Considerations Residue for disposal: according to local regulations. Waste packing: observe local regulations. Section 14: Transport Information - Not dangerous product - Classification : not classified in RID/ADR/IMDG/IATA UN1993
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information In compliance with the requirements in the current Cosmetic Directives 88/379/EEC Section 16: Other Information References: Not available Other Considerations: Not available Created: 15/03/2009 Last Updated: 29/07/2010 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warrant, express or implied with respect to such information and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of any information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Naturallythinking be liable for any claims, losses or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even is Naturallythinking.com has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Naturallythinking MSDS Sheet Apricot Kernel Carrier Oil