MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Flax Seed Oil

Botanical Name:            

Linum usitatissimum

Synonyms:

Linum crepitans; Linum humile

INCI Name:

Linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil

CAS #:                           

8001-26-1

Country of Origin:          

China

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, flax seed

UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s. with Flash Point NOT less than 93 °C (200 °F)

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid

Odor:                              

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:

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:

 

6 to 12 months.

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  >100 °C

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces carbon dioxide and monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None known.

 

8. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – water spray, CO2, foam and dry chemicals.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Storage: Store in cool, dark place in tightly closed container. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

9. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth.

Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

11. Individual Protection:

Gloves and overall.

 

12. Preparation Information for Industrial Use:

Quality Assurance

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Revision Date: July 13, 2012.


Disclaimer

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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.