MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product Name: |
Hazelnut Carrier Oil |
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Botanical Name: |
Corylus avellana |
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Synonyms: |
Corylus maxima, Corylus pontica, Corylus tubulosa |
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INCI Name: |
Corylus avellana (hazel) seed oil
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CAS #: |
N/A |
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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: |
Myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margaroleic,
stearic, oleic, linoleic, a-linolenic, arachidic, eicosanic, behenic and erucic acids. |
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Oleic Acid: |
68 – 85 |
Stearic Acid: |
1.5 – 4 |
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Linoleic Acid: |
7 – 15 |
Palmitic Acid: |
4 – 8 |
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SECTION: 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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This product is not a
hazardous material under Department of Labor definition and contains no
hazardous ingredients |
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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: |
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 with hot oil can
produce irritation, or itching of the skin. |
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SECTION: 5. FIRE FIGHTING
MEASURES |
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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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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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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: |
Good personal hygiene
practices should be used. 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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SECTION: 8. EXPOSURE
CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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Eyes Protection: |
The use of safety glasses 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 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
oily liquid |
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Odor: |
Characteristic odor |
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Solubility: |
Soluble in alcohol and oils.
Insoluble in water. |
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Specific gravity: |
0.905 – 0.925 @ |
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Refractive Index: |
1.470 – 1.473 @ |
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Peroxide Value: |
<2 % |
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Unsaponifiables: |
<1 % |
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Saponification Value: |
180 – 200 |
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Iodine Value: |
80 – 100 |
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Extraction Method: |
Cold-pressed of the seeds. |
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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 hot vapor may result in irritation of eyes, nose and
throat, headache, nausea, and dizziness. |
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Skin Contact: |
Repeated or prolonged contact
may cause irritation of skin |
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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 ( |
N/A |
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HMIS ( |
Health Hazard – N/A Fire
Hazard – N/A Reactivity – N/A |
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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: June 8, 2012 |
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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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