Updated June 14, 2007
JOJOBA OI L
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact: May cause slight irritation. Irrigate eye with water
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
for at least 20 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Product Name: jojoba wax Skin Contact: May be slighlty irritant after prolonged exposure
I NCI Name: simmondsia chinensis jojoba seed oil, joboba oil I ngestion: Do not ingest; ingestion may result in gastrointestinal
Synonyms: none irritation.
CAS Number: 61789-91-1
EI NECS Number: 289-964-3 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
Origin: natural
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.
Melting Point: not applicable I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
390oC (734oF)
Boiling Point: difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Vapor Pressure: >1 I ngestion: Drink 2-3 glasses of water. If gastrointestinal symp-
Vapor Density: <1 toms develop, consult medical personnel. Do not induce vomiting.
% Volatile by Volume: < 1
Specific Gravity: 0.863 - 0.864 9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
Solubility in w ater: insoluble
Flash Point: 295oC
pH Value: not determined
Extinguishing Media: water spray, foam, carbon dioxide
Appearance & Odor: clear oily tan liquid
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
I ncompatibility: strong oxidizers
10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Hazardous Decomposition: none none
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur
Acute Oral LD50: not determined
Sensitization: no sensitizing effects known
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
Carcinogenicity: no classification data on carcinogenicity is
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA, and ACGIH
chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed
11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
when handling this material.
Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container
state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-
tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
generator.
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk
General: Not a hazardous material for transportation
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
DOT Shipping Name / Hazard Class: Not Restricted
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after
ADR/ RI C Code / Hazard Class: Not Restricted
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal
Sea Transport I MDG Code / Hazard Class: Not Restricted
container.
13. DI SCLAI MER
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON
This information relates only to the specific material designated and
Respiratory Protection: No specific protective measures
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
necessary.
other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended to prevent prolonged
the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
skin contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended
reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
for eye protection.
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good
to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily
responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.
consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to
satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON
information for his own particular use.
General: No specific hazard known.
I nhalation: Not an expected route of exposure.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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