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NA# / UN#: Not applicable
CAS#: 8001-79-4
RTECS: FI4100000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Castor Oil
CI#: Not applicable
Synonym: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Chemical Name: Castor Oil
Chemical Formula: Not Available
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Not applicable. There are no known hazardous substances contained in this product.
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Skin: Non-Hazardous, may cause skin irritation.
Eyes: eye contact (irritant)
Ingestion: Ingestion of a dose of 15 – 50g (adult) will act as mild purgative. Large quantities may
give rise to nausea, spasmodic intestinal pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, or colic.
Inhalation: Inhalation is Unlikely
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC Effects: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keep eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention, if irritation continues.
Skin Contact:
Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops
Serious Skin Contact: Not available
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt, or waistband. If large quantities of this product are swallowed, get medical attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available
Flammability of the Product: may be combustible at high temperature
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 449°C (840.2°F)
Flash Points: OPEN CUP: 230°C (446°F).
Flammable Limits: Not available
Products of Combustion: Not available
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Slightly flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Risk of Explosive in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog, foam. Do Not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available
Small Spill:
Absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
Large Spill:
Absorb with inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Precautions:
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breath gas/fumes/vapor/spray.
Storage:
Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Do not store above 24°C (75.2°F). Prevent from freezing.
Engineering Controls:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure the eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.
Personal Protection:
Safety glasses. Lab Coat.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits: Not available
Physical state and appearance: thick yellow Liquid
Odor: Characteristic (slight)
Taste: Arcrid/Nauseating (slight).
Molecular Weight: Not available
Color: light yellow
pH: (1% soln/water): 6-7
Boiling Point: 313°C (595.4°F)
Melting / Freezing Point: -12.2°C (10°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available
Specific Gravity: 0.962 @ 15°C (Water=1)
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density: Not available
Volatility: Not available
Odor Threshold: Not available
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff: Not available
Ionicity (in water): Not available
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, methanol, diethyl ether.
Solubility:
soluble in methanol, diethyl ether, chloroform, glacial acetic acid, benzene, carbon disulfide. Insoluble in cold water.
Stability: The product is stable
Instability Temperature: Not available
Conditions of Instability: Excess heat, incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various substances: Not available.
Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity:
Has excellent keeping qualities. Does not turn rancid unless subjected to excessive heat. Should be protected from freezing.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: will not occur.
Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Eye contact.
Toxicity to Animals:
LD50: Not available LC50: Not available
Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available
Other Effects on Humans:
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Humans:
Acute potential health effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: May cause digestive tract irritation. It is considered a purgative and stimulates smooth muscle of the digestive tract. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ecotoxicity: Not available
BOD5 and COD: Not available
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available
Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental control regulations.
Domestic:
Proper Shipping Name: Castor Oil
US DOT Classification: Not Applicable. Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Packing Group: Not applicable
NA# / UN#: Not applicable
International:
Proper Shipping Name: Castor Oil
IMO Classification: Not Applicable. Not Regulated.
Packing Group: Not applicable
NA# / UN#: Not Applicable
Reportable Quantity: Not Applicable
North American Emergency Response Guide (EMR) Number: Not Available
Transport Emergency Card: Not available
Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.
Federal and State Regulations:
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Castor Oil
Other Regulations:
EINECS: This produce is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada):
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC):
This Product is not classified according to EU regulations. Not Applicable.
HMIS (U.S.A.)
Health Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: a
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)
Health: 0
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Specific Hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Not applicable. Lab coat. Safety glasses.
References: Not available
Other Special Considerations: Not available
Created: 11/09/2015 12:00 PM
Last Updated: 11/09/2015 12:00 PM
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