MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product Identification: |
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Product
Name:
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Flax Seed
Oil |
Botanical
Name:
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Linum usitatissimum |
Synonyms: |
Linum crepitans; Linum humile |
INCI Name: |
Linum usitatissimum
(linseed) seed oil |
CAS
#:
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8001-26-1 |
Country of
Origin: |
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2.
Classification: |
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Chemical
Identification: Oil, flax seed UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s.
with Flash Point NOT less than EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NUMBER: (703) 339-5388 |
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3.
Hazardous Ingredients Information: |
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N/A |
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4. Physical
& Chemical Properties: |
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Appearance:
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Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid |
Odor:
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Characteristic odor |
Solubility: |
Soluble in oils. Insoluble in water. |
Relative Density: |
0.924 – 0.934 @°C |
Refractive Index: |
1.479 – 1.480 @°C |
Acid Value: |
<2.0 mg KOH/g |
Peroxide
Value: |
<10.0 meq/kg |
% Unsaponifiables: |
<2.0 % |
Moisture
& Volatiles: |
<0.5 % |
Iodine Value: |
170 – 200 |
Saponification
Value: |
188 –
195 |
Palmitic Acid: |
3 – 8 % |
Stearic
Acid: |
2 – 8 % |
Oleic Acid:
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10 – 35 % |
Linoleic
Acid: |
10 – 25 % |
Gamma-Linolenic Acid: |
35 – 65 % |
Others: |
0 – 3 % |
Total Plate
Count: |
<1000 cfu/g |
Yeast &
Mold: |
<100 cfu/g |
Pathogenic
Bacteria: |
Negative |
Extraction
Method: |
Cold-pressed
of the seeds. |
Constituents: |
Lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margaroleic,
stearic, oleic,
linoleic, a-linolenic, arachidic,
eicosanic, behenic, erucic acids |
Shelf-Life:
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6 to 12
months. |
5. Fire/Explosion Hazard: |
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Flash Point: > |
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6.
Reactivity/Stability Data: |
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Reactivity: Stable. |
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Decomposition: When
heated to decomposition produces carbon dioxide and monoxide smoke. |
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7.
Toxicological Properties/Information: |
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None known. |
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8. Preventive Data: |
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Spillage: Absorb
spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material,
and remove to an approved disposal container. |
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Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – water
spray, CO2, foam and dry chemicals. |
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Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground
water. |
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Storage: Store in
cool, dark place in tightly closed container. Keep air contact to minimum. |
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9. First Aid Measures: |
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Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.
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Inhalation: Remove to
fresh air. |
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Ingestion: Rinse
mouth. |
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Skin
contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water. |
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11. Individual Protection: |
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Gloves and
overall. |
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12. Preparation Information for Industrial Use: |
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Quality
Assurance WFMED 8245 Backlick Road Unit D and V Phone: (703) 339-5388 Fax: (703) 339-1999 Revision Date: July 13, 2012. |
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The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material
Safety Data Sheet is obtained from current and reliable sources. 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. WFMED expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or
otherwise use(s). Furthermore, nothing contained herein should be
considered as a recommendation by WFMED as to the fitness for any use. The
liability of WFMED is limited to the value of the goods and does not include
any consequential loss. |