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Material Safety Data Sheet
Castor Oil
Last Revised: 8/02/05
(from known, suspected or apparent adverse effects).
1. Product Identification
Other Protective Measures: No data
Product Name: Castor Oil
INCI Name: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
7. Hazards Identification
Chem. N.: No data
Ingredient(s) & CAS Number(s): Castor Oil, 8001-79-4 General: No data
Ingredient(s) & EINECS Number(s): No data Inhalation: Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. Breathing small
amounts of this material is not likely to be harmful.
2. Physical and Chemical Properties Eye Contact: May cause mild eye irritation. Symptoms include
stinging, tearing, and redness.
Melting Point: No data Skin Contact: May cause mild skin irritation. Symptoms may include
Boiling Point: >500.0F (260.0C) @ 760 mmHg redness and burning of skin.
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Ingestion: Swallowing this material is not likely to be harmful.
Specific Gravity: .959 @ 77.00F Exposure Guidelines: Castor Oil (8001-79-4) No exposure limits
Solubility in Water: No data established
pH Value: Not applicable
Appearance & Odor: Clear, G color 1 max liquid
8. First Aid Measures
3. Stability and Reactivity Eyes: If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and
into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water while holding eyelids apart. If
Chemical Stability: Stable
symptoms persist or there is any visual difficulty, seek medical attention.
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with: strong oxidizing agents.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and
Hazardous Decomposition: May form: Acrolein, carbon dioxide and
water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before
carbon monoxide, and various hydrocarbons.
reuse.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Inhalation: If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure
and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is
4. Handling and Storage difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate
medical attention.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since
Ingestion: First aid is not normally required. If symptoms develop, seek
emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all
medical attention.
hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.
Physician鈥檚 Note: No data
Store in a cool, dry place at 75潞F or lower.
9. Fire Fighting Measures
5. Accidental Release Measures
Flash Point: >440.0F (226.6C)
Small spill: Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent, or other
Auto-ignition Temp: No data
absorbent material and transfer to hood.
Extinguishing Media: Regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, dry
Large spill: Persons not wearing protective equipment should be
chemical
excluded from area of spill until clean up has been completed. Stop spill at
Fire Fighting Procedures: Water or foam may cause frothing which
source, dike area of spill to prevent spreading, pump liquid to salvage tank.
can be violent and possibly endanger the life of the firefighter. Wear a self-
Remaining liquid may be taken up on sand, clay, earth, floor absorbent, or
contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in positive
other absorbent material and shoveled into containers.
pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant
personal protective equipment. Refer to the personal protective equipment
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection section of this MSDS.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: No special hazards are known to be
Respiratory Protection: If overexposure has been determined or associated with this product.
documented, a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved air supplied respirator is
advised in absence of proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also
10. Toxicological Information
permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators under specified conditions. (See your
safety equipment supplier.) Engineering or administrative controls should be Acute Oral LD50: No data
implemented to reduce exposure. Dermal and Eye Irritation Test: No data
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA Carcinogenicity: This material is not listed as a carcinogen by the
regulations. (Consult your safety representative.) International Agency for Research on Cancer, the National Toxicology
Protective Clothing: Wear resistant gloves: such as neoprene. Wear Program, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
normal work clothing covering arms and legs. Mutagenicity: No data
Engineering Controls: Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or
local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below level of overexposure
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
Personalformulator.com
97 S. Red Willow Rd.
Evanston, WY 82930
US 1-800-426-2457 Ext. 1003
Material Safety Data Sheet
Castor Oil
Last Revised: 8/02/05
11. Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal
regulations.
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
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