LIQUID SHORTENING
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
IDENTIFY (TRADE NAME AS USED ON LABEL)
Ventura Foods, LLC
Manufacturer MSDS Number*
40 Pointe Drive, Brea, CA 92821 8001-22-7
Address CAS Number*
(800) 421-6257 January 2003
Phone Number (For Information) Date Prepared
(800) 421-6257 Edward Wellmeyer
Emergency Phone Number Telex* Prepared by
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is available,
the space must be marked to indicate that.
SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION
COMPONENTS--Chemical Name & Common Names OSHA ACGIH OTHER LIMITS
(Hazardous Components 1% or greater, Carcinogens 0.1% or greater %* PEL TLV RECOMMENDED
GRAS APPROVED EDIBLE COMPOUND
Non-Hazardous Ingredients: VEGETABLE TRIGLYCERIDES, 100
ANTIOXIDANT, *
TOTAL 100
SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point DECOMPOSE Specific Gravity (H20 = 1) 0 .927 - 0.924 AT 70掳F
Vapor Pressure Melting Point 107掳F 鈥? 113掳F
(mm Hg and Temperature) N/A
Vapor Density (Air = 1) >1.0 Evaporation Rate ( = 1) NONE
Solubility in Water INSOLUBLE Water Reactive 0 at 100F
SMOKE POINT 450掳F
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME .05 MAX
Appearance and Odor: OPAQUE WHITE LIQUID, CREAMY FREE OF ODOR, BLAND
SECTION 3 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point and 580-630掳 F Auto-Ignition Flammability Limits in Air % by LEL LEL
Temperature > 675掳F Volume NOT ESTABLISHED
Method Used TAG CLOSED
CUP
Extinguisher Media CARBON DIOXIDE AND SODA ASH--MIST LIGHT WATER OR FOG, OR EQUILVALENT.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures APPLY WATER FOG OR MIST GENTLY--HEAVY APPLICATIONS TO HOT OIL COULD CAUSE
FOAMING. AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT OIL.
IF SMOKING OCCURS, REDUCE OR REMOVE FROM HEAT IMMEDIATELY.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NONE
Optional* ANTIOXIDANT AGENT TO PROTECT FLAVOR, ANTIFOAM AGENT TO RETARD FOAMING DURING HEAT APPLICATION.
SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA
STABILITY Conditions
[X] Stable To Avoid WATER ADDED TO HOT OIL WILL VIOLATELY REACT
[ ] Unstable (MOST FOOD CONTAIN FREE AND/OR BOUNDED WATER)
Incompatibility
(Materials to Avoid) NONE KNOWN EXCEPT WATER UNDER HOT CONDITIONS
Hazardous
Decomposition Products NONE
HAZARDOUS Conditions to Avoid:
POLYMERIZATION
[ ] May Occur
[X] Will Not Occur
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
PRIMARY [ ] Inhalation [ ] Ingestion CARCINOG [ ] NTP [ ] OSHA
ROUTES EN
[ ] Skin Absorption [X] Not Hazardous [ ] IARC Monograph [X] Not Listed
OF ENTRY
HEALTH HAZARDS Acute NONE KNOWN THIS PRODUCT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF
FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETIC ACT FOR EDIBLE CPRODUCTS
Chronic NONE KNOWN
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure: NONE KNOWN
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: NONE KNOWN
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES - Seek medical assistance for further treatment, observation & support if necessary
Eye Contact: RINSE WITH WARM TAP WATER or SPECIAL EYE WASH
ANY SUBSTANCE IN THE EYE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
Skin Contact: WIPE--HOT OIL IN USE TREAT AS BURN
Inhalation: NONE
Ingestion: NONE. ALL FOOD GRADE INGREDIENTS FDA-GRAS
SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type) NONE
Protective Gloves NONE UNLESS HOT Eye Protection NONE
COOKING WITH OIL ONLY
VENTILATION [ ] Local Exhaust [X] Mechanical (general) [ ] Special
TO BE USED
[ ] Other (specify)
Other Protective Clothing & Equipment NONE
Hygienic Work Practices NONE - MICROBIAL STABLE, GRAS APPROVED BY FDA
SECTION 7 鈥? PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE/LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken if Material is Spilled or Released: CONTAIN SPILLAGE OF OIL WITH DIKES AND RECOVER IN DRUMS.
MAY ABSORB WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CLEAN RESIDUE WITH ALKALINE SOAP. AVOID OILY FLOORS
Waste Disposal Methods: SALVAGE--INCINERATION--LANDFILL. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS CONCERNING
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling & Storage: STORE AT 60掳F TO 90掳F
Other Precautions and/or Special Hazards: IF OIL STARTS SMOKING, IMMEDIATEL REDUCE OR REMOVE HEAT SOURCE.
RECOMMENDED OPERATIVE RANGE: 325 - 375掳F, UNLESS SPECIFIED BY FOOD PREPARATION.
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Rating*Health_0_ Flammability_1__ Reactivity_0__ Special__?Rating*Health_0__ Flammability_1_ Reactivity_0__ Personal_0__
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