MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Name: Omega Protein, Inc. Emergency Phone No: (985)345-5553
Address: 835-B Pride Drive Information Phone No: (985)345-5553
Hammond, LA 70401
Preparation Date: 26 May, 2005
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Virginia Prime Bronze鈩? Menhaden Fish Oil
Virginia Prime Silver鈩? Light Cold Pressed (LCP)
Virginia Prime Gold鈩? Alkali Refined Bleached and Pressed (ARBP)
Virginia Prime Platinum鈩? OmegaPure鈩? (Vet Grade)
OmegaPure鈩?
Menhaden Feed Fat
Product Use: Animal Feeds, Industrial Uses, and Food Uses
CAS Name: Menhaden Fish Oil
CAS Registration No: 8002-50-4
NIOSH Registry No: Not Registered
SHIPPING INFORMATION
DOT (HAZMAT) Proper Shipping Name: None
ID#: None
DOT Label: None
U.S. Surface Freight Classification: None
Pollutant Category: D
Group #: 34
CHRIS Code OFS
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NFPA Rating
Health 0 Fire 1 Reactivity 0 Special Hazard NA
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Specific Chemical Identity; CAS Reg # Inclusion OSHA PEL ACGIH
Common Name(s) Rate TLV
NA NA NA NA NA
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point: >250掳C
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): unknown
Vapor Density (Air = 1): unknown
Water Solubility: Negligible
Physical State: Liquid
pH: unknown
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 0.930
Melting Point: 10 - 15掳C
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate =1): unknown
Appearance: Oily liquid
Color: Turbid, yellow to amber
Odor: Fishy
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flash Point (Method): >300掳F (closed cup)
Smoke Point >320掳F
Fire Point >650掳F
Flammable Limits (LEL / UEL): unknown
Extinguishing Media: Class "B" fire extinguishers: foam, CO2, dry chemical, etc.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
Auto Ignition Temperature: unknown
Auto Decomposition Temperature: unknown
The information provided herein is a compilation of known or suspected information about the materials from various sources and is offered for the benefit and convenience of product customers and handlers.
The information is SPECIFICALLY NOT WARRANTED by Omega Protein, Inc. either to its comprehensiveness, correctness, sufficiency, or scientific accuracy.
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REACTIVITY
Stability: X Stable Unstable
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid introducing pure oxygen
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Pure Oxygen
Hazardous Decomposition or By Products: unknown
Hazardous Polymerization: May Occur X Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: NA
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Routes of Entry: X Inhalation X Skin X Ingestion
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): May act as a slight irritant to the skin or lungs or a mild allergen.
Prolonged skin contact could result in dermatitis in sensitive
individuals.
Carcinogenicity: NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated? X None Known
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: None Known
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None Known
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: No special hazard.
Fish oil can be removed from normal skin by washing with
soap and water.
Hot oil could result in burns to the contacted part. In that
event, follow normal first aid procedures for treating burns.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Steps to be Taken in Case Spills from fats and oils produce slippery surfaces. Employ normal
Material is Released or Spilled: sanitation procedures to reduce risk. Absorb material on clay,
sawdust, or other material.
Waste Disposal Method: * Incineration or landfill
Precautions to be Taken in Tanks should be vented. Empty tanks must be vented and purged
Handling and Storing: with air before entry. Observe standard tank entry precautions.
Other Precautions: Exposure of material to air and water may cause deterioration in
quality.
* The disposal information contained herein cannot be warranted by Omega Protein, Inc. as correct in all
cases. Because of particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances, or because of applicable
federal, state, or local law, other or additional information or measures may be required or desirable. The
product user may want to consult the proper state and federal authorities.
The information provided herein is a compilation of known or suspected information about the materials from various sources and is offered for the benefit and convenience of product customers and handlers.
The information is SPECIFICALLY NOT WARRANTED by Omega Protein, Inc. either to its comprehensiveness, correctness, sufficiency, or scientific accuracy.
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CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Use self contained respiratory equipment in closed systems.
Ventilation: Local Exhaust Special
X Mechanical (General) Other
Protective Gloves: Necessary if allergic Eye Protection: Safety goggles
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: None required
Work / Hygienic Practices: Wash with soap and water
The information provided herein is a compilation of known or suspected information about the materials from various sources and is offered for the benefit and convenience of product customers and handlers.
The information is SPECIFICALLY NOT WARRANTED by Omega Protein, Inc. either to its comprehensiveness, correctness, sufficiency, or scientific accuracy.
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