MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION: 1.1 PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION |
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Product Name: |
Jojoba Carrier Oil |
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Botanical Name: |
Simmondsia chinensis |
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Synonyms: |
Buxus chinensis, Simmondsia californica Nutt. |
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INCI Name: |
Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed
oil |
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CAS #: |
61789-91-1 |
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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: |
Lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic,
margaric, margroleic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic, arachidic, eicosanic, behenic, lignoceric and erucic fatty
acids. |
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Palmitic Acid: |
<4 % |
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Oleic Acid: |
5 – 25 % |
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Linoleic Acid: |
<5 % |
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Eicosanic Acid: |
40 – 80 % |
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Erucic Acid: |
10 – 25 % |
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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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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. Give
oxygen if breathing is labored and seek medical advice. Avoid casual
breathing. Signs of over exposure are dizziness and nausea. |
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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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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. |
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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.
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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Note: |
These precautions are for
room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature may require additional
precautions |
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SECTION: 9. PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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Appearance: |
Golden to brownish yellow
liquid wax. |
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Odor: |
Characteristic neutral 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: |
1.460 – 1.468 @ |
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Solidification Point: |
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Peroxide Value: |
<5 meq/kg
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Unsaponifiables: |
45 – 55 % |
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Saponification Value: |
90 – 98 |
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Iodine Value: |
80 – 90 |
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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. 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 –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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