Phoenix Natural Products Ltd. Unit A4 Bridge Rd Ind. Estate, Bridge Rd, Southall, Middx, UB2 4AB, UK. Tel: 08452301982
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO EC LEGISLATION 91/155/E EC
Date created: July 2005 Date revised: July 2005
1. Identification:
Commercial name: Vitamin E
Botanical Nomenclature:
INCI name: Tocapherol
CAS number: 59-02-9
EINECS CAS number: 200-412-2
EEC Number: Not available
2. Composition:
Main components:
Additives (e.g. carriers, preservatives, antioxidants): Nil
3. Potential Health Hazards:
Inhalation: Observe good housekeeping procedure
Skin: Observe good housekeeping procedure
Eyes: Observe good housekeeping procedure
Ingestion: Observe good housekeeping procedure
4. First aid:
Inhalation: Bring immediately to fresh air, consult physician if discomfort persists.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with mild soap and
water (not solvent). Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes, open eye lids forcibly. Seek
medical advice if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, seek medical advice immediately.
5. In case of fire:
Extinguishing media: Foam, powder, carbon dioxide
Do not use: Water (only experienced personnel and fire fighters can use a
water spray)
Special precautions: Wear breathing apparatus
6. Spill and Leak Procedure:
Individual precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. All spillages can
cause a slipping hazard.
Environmental protection: Dispose in landfill in accordance with local state, and federal
regulations.
Cleaning methods If small spill, absorb on paper or other absorbent material. If
large spill pump into salvage tank. Wash thoroughly with
detergent and water.
7. Handling and storage:
Store in a cool, dry and dark place in suitable containers (aluminium cans or lacquer lined
steel drums).
Handle in a well ventilated area.
Keep away from sources of heat and ignition.
dI-伪-tocapherol is a combustible oil.
8. Personal Protection / Exposure control:
Respiratory protection: Face masks recommended
Skin protection: Rubber or plastic gloves should be worn
Eye protection: Safety glasses or safety goggles should be worn
General precautions: Use good industrial hygiene practise.
9. Physiochemical properties:
Appearance: Yellow/yellow-brown viscous oil
Odour: almost odourless
pH: Not available
Boiling point: 235C
Flash point: 240C
Autoingnition Temperature: 340C
Explosion Limits: Not available
Vapour pressure (25潞C): Not available
Vapour Density: Not available
Specific Gravity (25潞C): Not available
Optical Rotation (20潞C): Not available
Refractive Index (20潞C): Not available
Solubility in water (20潞): insoluble
Partition Coefficient log P o/w: Not available
Evaporation rate: Not available
10. Stability and Reactivity:
Chemical Stability: Protect from humidity, light, and heat for quality reasons.
Conditions to avoid: Peroxides, rancid oils and fats, ferric and silver salts, atmospheric
oxygen and all oxidising agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available
11. Toxicological Information:
Pure vitamin E generally considered as safe for human consumption.
According to RIFM- Monograph:
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50: >5,000mg/kg in rats
Dermal LD50: >16,000mg/kg in rabbits
Irritation: No eye irritation (rabbit), not skin irritation (rabbit). Oxidation products
irritate skin. Prolonged and intensive skin contact may lead to erythema and contract
dermatitis.
Sensitisation: Not sensitising (guinea pig)
Phototoxicity: Not available
12. Ecotoxicological information:
Not readily biodegradable.
Fish Toxicity: LCO/EC50: (96hrs) >10mg/litre
Bacteriotocity: ECO/EC50: Not available.
13. Disposal Method:
Check Federal, State and Local Regulations.
14. Transport Information:
Non-hazardous material transport in suitable containers.
15. Regulatory Information
The British Essential Oil Association Chip Regulations 鈥? 2002
Hazard Symbols: ------
Risk Phrases: -------
H/C %: -------
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DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MSDS IS OBTAINED FROM CURRENT AND
RELIABLE SOURCES. HOWEVER, THE DATA IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESSES OR
IMPLIED, REGARDING ITS CORRECTNESS OR ACCURACY. IT IS THE USER鈥橲 RESPONSIBILTY TO
DETERMINE SAFE CONDITIONS FOR USE AND TO ASSUME LIABILITY FOR LOSS, INJURY, DAMAGE OR
EXPENSE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PHOENIX NATURAL PRODUCTS:
J.S. CHANA鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??. (MANAGING DIRECTOR)
DATE:鈥︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹?︹??.
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