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SECTION: 1.1 PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION |
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Product Name: |
Castor Oil - USP
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Botanical Name:
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Ricinus communis |
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Synonyms: |
Recinus communis |
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INCI Name: |
Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil |
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CAS #: |
8001-79-4 |
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County of Origin:
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Canada |
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SECTION: 2. COMPOSITION /
INFORMATION INGREDIENTS |
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Composition |
Palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margaroleic,
stearic, dioxystearic, oleic, ricinoleic,
linoleic, a-linolenic, arachidic, eicosanic,
behenic and erucic acids. |
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Ricinoleic Acid: |
80 – 91 |
Palmitic Acid: |
1 – 2 |
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Linoleic Acid: |
5 – 7 |
Oleic Acid: |
3 – 7 |
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SECTION: 3. HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION |
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This material is a vegetable oil. The
manufacturer does not anticipate any harmful
effects from this product providing good
manufacturing practices are followed.
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SECTION: 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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Eye Contact: |
Irrigate with water immediately, continue
flushing eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if irritation persists.
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Inhalation: |
Remove to fresh air. |
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Ingestion: |
Rinse mouth with water and consult a physician
immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Never-give
anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is
rapidly-losing or is Convulsing. |
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Skin Contact: |
Skin contact does not produce irritation, or
itching of the skin. Remove contaminated
clothing Wash with soap and plenty of water.
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SECTION: 5. FIRE FIGHTING
MEASURES |
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Flash Point: |
229 °C (Closed Cup) |
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Extinguishing media:
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Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical or foam. Closed
containers may build up pressure at elevated
temperature |
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Special Procedures:
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Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the
area according to your local emergency plan.
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Firefighting Hazards:
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None identified. |
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Combustion Product:
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Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide |
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SECTION: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
MEASURES |
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Safety Precautions:
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Eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area.
Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the
area according to your local emergency plan.
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Environmental Precautions:
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Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.
Report spills to appropriate Authorities if
required. |