MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product Name: |
Evening Primrose Refined
Carrier Oil |
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Botanical Name: |
Oenothera biennis |
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Synonyms: |
O. chicagoensis, O. muricata, O.
suaveolens; Onagra
biennis |
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INCI Name: |
Oenothera biennis (evening
primrose) oil |
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CAS #: |
65546-85-2 |
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Country of Origin: |
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SECTION: 1.2 COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION |
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Company: |
WFMED |
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Address: |
8245
Backlick Road Unit D and V |
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Telephone No: |
(703) 339-5388 |
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FAX: |
(703) 339-1999 |
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NUMBER: (703) 339-5388 |
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SECTION: 2. COMPOSITION /
INFORMATION INGREDIENTS |
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Constituents: |
Palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margaroleic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, a-linolenic, g-linolenic, arachidic, eicosanic, behenic and erucic acids |
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Total Saturated: |
6 – 13.4 |
Stearic Acid: |
1 – 2 |
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Total Monounsaturated: |
5 – 11.1 |
Oleic Acid: |
5 – 10 |
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Total Polyunsaturated: |
79 – 88 |
Linoleic Acid: |
70 – 75 |
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Palmitic Acid: |
5 – 10 |
Gamma-Linolenic
Acid: |
9 – 11 |
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SECTION: 3. HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION |
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N/A |
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Medical Information: N/A |
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SECTION: 4. FIRST AID
MEASURES |
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Eye Contact: |
Contact with eyes can produce
burning sensation. Irrigate with water immediately, continue flushing eyes
with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. |
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Inhalation: |
Remove to fresh air. |
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Ingestion: |
Rinse mouth; dilute with milk
or water and consult a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing or
is Convulsing. |
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Skin Contact: |
Skin contact can produce
irritation, or itching of the skin. Remove contaminated clothing |
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SECTION: 5. FIRE FIGHTING
MEASURES |
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Flammable Limits: |
Flash Point: > |
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Extinguishing media: |
Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical
or foam. Closed containers may build up pressure at elevated temperature |
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Special Procedures: |
Determine the need to evacuate
or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan. |
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Unusual Firefighting
Hazards: |
None identified. |
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Protective Equipment: |
Self-contained breathing
apparatus and protective clothing should be worn when fighting fires involving
essential oils or chemicals. |
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Combustion Product: |
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon
Dioxide |
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SECTION: 6. ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE MEASURES |
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Personal Precautions: |
Use of self-contained breathing
apparatus is recommended for any major chemical spill. Refer also to section
8. |
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Safety Precautions: |
Eliminate all ignition
sources. Ventilate area. Determine the need to Evacuate or isolate the area according
to your local emergency plan. |
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Environmental Precautions:
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Keep away from drains,
surface and ground water. Report spills to appropriate Authorities if
required. |
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Methods For Cleaning Up: |
Contain and collect with inert
absorbent material and place in suitable container for disposal. Comply with
all federal, state, and local regulation. Wipe small spills with cloth. Clean
with hot water and detergent. |
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SECTION: 7. HANDLING AND
STORAGE |
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Handling: |
Avoid inhalation and contact
with skin and eyes. Good personal hygiene practices should be used. Wash
after any contact, before breaks and meals, and at the end of the work
period. Contaminated clothing and shoes should be cleaned before re-use. |
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Storage: |
Containers should be kept
closed in order to minimize contamination. |
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Store in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place protected from light. |
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Keep away from extreme heat
and from freezing conditions and away from all sources of ignition |
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SECTION: 8. EXPOSURE
CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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Eyes Protection: |
The use of safety glasses is recommended.
If a material is to be handled in a manner where splashing may occur, the use
of splash goggles or face shield is recommended |
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Respiratory Protection: |
In well- ventilated areas,
respiratory protection is not normally required. In confined, poorly
ventilated areas the use of "NIOSH" approved respiratory protection
normally required (use only if trained in proper use and with acceptable
oxygen level). |
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Protective Gloves: |
Using chemical resistant
gloves is recommended. |
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Protective Clothing: |
Using chemical resistant
clothing is recommended. |
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Protective Equipment: |
An eyewash fountain and / or
safety shower should be available in the work area. Acceptable industrial
hygiene practices should be maintained. |
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SECTION: 9. PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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Appearance: |
Pale yellow to golden yellow
liquid |
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Odor: |
Characteristic odor |
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Solubility: |
Soluble in oils. Insoluble in
water. |
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Relative Density: |
0.895 – 0.930 @°C |
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Refractive Index: |
1.477 – 1.479 @°C |
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Free Fatty Acids: |
<2 % |
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% Unsaponifiables:
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<2 % |
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Saponification Value: |
185 – 195 |
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Extraction Method: |
Cold-pressed of the
seeds/kernels. |
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SECTION: 10. STABILITY AND
REACTIVITY |
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Stability: |
Chemically stable. |
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This material presents no
significant reactivity hazard. |
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Conditions to Avoid: |
Avoid sparks, flame and
excessive heat. |
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Materials to Avoid: |
Strong oxidizing agents. |
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Flammability: |
Combustible liquid. |
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Hazardous Polymerization: |
Will not occur. |
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Hazardous Combustion or |
None known. |
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Decomposition Products: |
When heated to decomposition produces
carbon dioxide and monoxide smoke. |
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SECTION: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION |
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Inhalation: |
Inhalation of high
concentrations of vapor may result in irritation of eyes, nose and throat,
headache, nausea, and dizziness. |
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Skin Contact: |
Repeated or prolonged contact
can cause redness, irritation and scaling of skin (Dermatitis). Adverse skin
effects should be prevented by normal care and personal hygiene |
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Eye Contact: |
May irritate eyes. |
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Ingestion: |
Low order toxicity causing
irritation of the stomach and intestines which results in nausea and
vomiting. |
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Medical Conditions
Aggravated |
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by Exposure: |
May aggravate dermatitis,
psoriasis and other skin conditions. |
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Chronic Toxicity: |
May cause allergic reactions
on skin |
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Carcinogenicity Data: |
None of the components of
this material are listed as a carcinogen. |
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Reproductive Toxicity: |
No adverse effects on
reproduction are known. |
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Acute Toxicity Values: |
No data is currently
available. |
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SECTION: 12. ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION |
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Very toxic to aquatic
organism may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
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Avoid any pollution of ground,
surface or underground water. |
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SECTION: 13. DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATION |
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Incineration or sanitary
landfill in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations. Check
with disposal expert to insure compliance |
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SECTION: 14. TRANSPORT
INFORMATION |
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US DOT Shipping
Description: |
Check appropriate authority |
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IATA Shipping (Air): |
Check appropriate authority |
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IMDG Shipping Description:
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Check appropriate authority |
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SECTION: 15. REGULATORY
INFORMATION |
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WHMIS ( |
Not Available |
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HMIS ( |
Health Hazard – Fire Hazard –
Reactivity – |
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SARA 302/ SARA 313: |
None |
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This product does not contain
chemical listed per the Safe Drinking Water and Enforcement Act of 1986. |
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EU Labeling: |
R10 |
Flammable. |
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Xn R22 |
Harmful if swallowed. |
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Xi R38 |
Irritating to skin |
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S36/37/38 |
Wear suitable protective
clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. |
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SECTION: 16. OTHER
INFORMATION |
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Revision Date: |
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SECTION: 17. DISCLAIMER |
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The information contained in
this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet is obtained from
current and reliable sources. The information contained herein is true and to
the best of WFMED knowledge. Nothing herein should be interpreted as a
recommendation to infringe existing patents or violate any Laws or
Regulation. Final determination of the suitability of the material is the
sole responsibility of the user. Customers should purchase products from
WFMED with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the
customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product.
WFMED shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any
adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by
insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product. The user of the
product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations
applying to the use of The products, including intellectual property rights
of third parties. As with any manufacturing process, WFMED strongly
recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full
commercial manufacturing. The information on the WFMED website is obtained
from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered
as a recommendation by WFMED as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary
or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of WFMED, no
representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s)
of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained. The
liability of WFMED is limited to the value of the goods and does not include
any consequential loss. WFMED shall not be liable for any errors or delays in
the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. |
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