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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Number: MCT602-2 Revision Date: August 16, 2006
Supersedes: MCT602-1 Issue Date: October 19, 2005
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
鈥? Product identification
Synonyms: Medium Chain Triglycerides (Typical: 60%/40% C8/C10),
Glycerin, mixed triester with caprylic acid and capric acid
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Trade Names: MCT6040 Medium-Chain Triglycerides, EP, NF
鈥? Product uses
Food applications, cosmetic applications.
鈥? Company/undertaking identification
Europe: Procter & Gamble International
Operations S.A.
P&G Chemicals 鈥? Europe
The Heights
Brooklands
Weybridge
Surrey
ENGLAND KT13 0XP
Telephone Number: 01932 鈥? 896000
鈥? P&G Ltd. - Brooklands, England: Tel 01932-896000 (day phone)
Emergency Telephone:
+44-1932-89-6758 (day phone)
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 U.S. and Canada
+1-703-527-3887 For calls originating
elsewhere
Quality or Service Issues: Call Customer Service (US-day phone)
1-800-477-8899 or 513-626-6882
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/Preparation (mixture): Substance
CAS No. Wt/Wt % EC No. EC Symbols EC R-phrases
Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl 73398-61-5 100 2774522 N/A* N/A*
* N/A 鈥? Not applicable
Occupational exposure limits, if applicable, are listed in Section 8
LC/LD50 information is listed in Section 11.
Full text of R phrase(s) are listed in Section 16.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
鈥? This product is not classified as dangerous according to
European Hazard Classification:
Directive 67/548/EEC.
鈥? Immediate None
Emergency Overview:
concerns:
鈥? Eye: Irritation not expected.
Potential Health Effects:
Skin: Irritation not expected.
Inhalation: No harmful effects expected at ambient temperature.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
If product is heated, vaporization can occur. Eye and upper respiratory
irritation may occur.
鈥? Not identified.
Physical/Chemical Hazards:
鈥? Not identified.
Environmental Hazards:
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
鈥? In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. If irritation
Eye:
persists, get medical attention.
鈥? Wash skin with soap and water upon contact. If irritation persists, get medical
Skin:
attention.
鈥? Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
Inhalation:
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
鈥? If swallowed, get medical attention immediately. Drink plenty of water. Never
Ingestion:
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Induction of vomiting is not
recommended.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
鈥? Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, foam or sand/earth.
鈥? Unsuitable extinguishing media: Heavy stream of water.
鈥? Flash Point: 232掳 C
鈥? Explosive limits in air: Upper: Not available
Lower: Not available
鈥? Auto-ignition temperature: 371掳 C
鈥? Sensitivity to mechanical Not available
impact/static discharge:
鈥? Special Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
clothing.
鈥? Other Fire Fighting Considerations: Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well
after fire is out.
鈥? Exposure hazards: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
鈥? Personal Precautions: Wear protective clothing. Wear an appropriate NIOSH/MSHA approved
respirator if mist or vapor is generated.
鈥? Environmental Precautions: Dike flow of spilled material using soil or sandbags to minimize contamination
of drains, surface and ground waters.
鈥? Procedures for Spill/Leak Clean-up: Ventilate area and eliminate all ignition sources. Contain spill. Absorb or cover
with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to
containers for disposal.
Refer to Section 8 for additional personal protection information.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal considerations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
鈥? Handling: Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Since empty containers contain product residue, follow all hazard warnings and
precautions even after container is emptied. Keep away from sources of
ignition.
鈥? Storage: Do not store in plastic containers.
Keep away from heat, sparks or open flames. Keep away from possible contact
with incompatible substances. Keep container sealed and store in a cool dry
place to exclude moisture.
鈥? Specific use(s): Follow bulk handling and storage procedures as noted above.
Refer to Section 6 for clean-up of spillages.
Refer to Section 13 for disposal considerations.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
鈥? Good industrial hygiene should be followed. Avoid
General Precautions:
breathing (heated) vapors. Avoid eye and skin contact.
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鈥? Exposure Limit Values: ACGIH - Threshold limit value: 10 mg/m ; based on the
TLV for similar lipoid materials (i.e. vegetable oil mists).
鈥? Exposure Controls
Engineering Controls: Ventilation: Local exhaust - preferred
Mechanical - may be necessary if working at elevated
temperatures or in enclosed areas.
Personal Protective Equipment: Eye: Goggles or face shield with goggles, dependent upon
potential exposure
Skin: Protective gloves: Neoprene
Dependent upon degree of potential exposure, additional
personal protective equipment may be required, such as
chemical boots and full protective clothing.
Inhalation: None required for ambient temperature, although a
NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator should be
used if a mist or vapor is generated. A NIOSH/MSHA
approved self-contained breathing apparatus or air-
supplied respirator is recommended if the concentration
exceeds the capacity of the cartridge respirator.
WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect
workers in oxygen- deficient atmospheres.
Other Controls: Eye bath, safety shower, apron, protective clothing.
鈥? Contact Procter and Gamble for specific Community
Environmental Exposure Controls:
information.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
鈥? General Information:
@ 72掳 F (22掳 C): Liquid
Physical State:
Crystal clear
Appearance:
Neutral
Odor:
Not available
Odor Threshold:
Important health, safety and environmental information:
Not applicable
pH:
>200掳 C
Boiling point/Boiling range:
232掳 C
Flash Point:
275掳 C
Fire Point:
127掳 C
Smoke Point:
371掳 C
Auto ignition temperature:
Not available
Flammability (solid, gas):
Not available
Explosive properties:
Not available
Oxidising properties:
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - CONTINUED
< 0.1 Pa
Vapor pressure:
0.93 鈥? 0.96
Specific gravity (20掳C):
Water solubility: < 10 mg/L @ 20掳 C
Solubility:
Fat solubility (solvent-oil to be specified): Not available
> 3 @ 23掳 C
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:
25 - 32 mPa
Viscosity (20掳C):
Not available
Vapor density:
Nil
Evaporation Rate (nBuOAc=1):
Not available
Explosive Limits:
Not available
Coefficient of water/oil distribution:
-5掳 C
Cloud point:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
鈥? Stable under normal operational conditions.
Stability:
鈥? Note that smoke point, fire point, and auto ignition temperature are lower than
Conditions to Avoid:
normal vegetable oils.
鈥? Extended exposure of MCTs to plastics will lead to pitting and softening to the
Materials to Avoid:
plastics.
Strong oxidizing agents.
鈥? Burning can produce carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
鈥? Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Oral-LD50 >2 g/kg (rat)
鈥淢CT鈥檚 are essentially non-toxic in acute toxicity tests conducted in several species of animals. In ocular and dermal
irritation MCT鈥檚 exhibit virtually no potential as ocular or dermal irritants, even with prolonged eye or skin exposure.鈥?1
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Degradability: Readily and ultimately biodegradable
Ecotoxicity:
LC50 96 hr: >= 53 mg/L, no toxic effects below the limit of solubility, zebra fish (Brachydanio rerio)
LC50 24 hr: > 2.2 mg/L, crustacea (Daphnia magna)
EC50 72 hr: > water solubility, algae (Scenedesmus subspicatus)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL IS TO BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. Do not dispose of via sinks, drains or into the immediate environment.
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Review of the Toxicologic Properties of Medium-chain Triglycerides, K. A. Traul, A. Driedger, D. L. Ingle, D. Nakhasi,
Food and Chemical Toxicology 38 (2000) 79-98 www.elsevier.com/locate/foodchemtox
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified in DOT - IMDG 鈥? ADR/RID - ICAO/IATA
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15. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
INVENTORY STATUS:
TSCA (US), AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), IECSC (China), EINECS (EU), ENCS (Japan), KECI (Korea),
New Zealand (Composite list of Single Component Substances for Transfer (April 2003)), PICCS (Plilippines)
EC LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION:
This product is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
EUROPE
This product safety data sheet was prepared in compliance with Directive 2001/58/EC.
References:
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Review of the Toxicologic Properties of Medium-chain Triglycerides, K. A. Traul, A. Driedger, D. L. Ingle, D. Nakhasi,
Food and Chemical Toxicology 38 (2000) 79-98 www.elsevier.com/locate/foodchemtox
The following sections contain revisions or new statements: 1.
Department issuing MSDS: US Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs 1-800-477-8899
The submission of the MSDS may be required by law, but this is not an assertion that the substance is hazardous when used
in accordance with proper safety practices and normal handling procedures. Data supplied are for use only in connection
with occupational safety and health.
The information contained herein has been compiled from sources considered by Procter & Gamble to be dependable and
is accurate to the best of the Company's knowledge. The information relates to the specific product designated herein, and
does not relate to use in combination with any other material or any other process. Procter & Gamble assumes no
responsibility for injury to the recipient or third persons, or for any damage to any property resulting from misuse of the
controlled product.
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