Shea Butter MSDS

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Section 1: Identification

Product Identifier: Shea Butter

Manufacturer Information:

Vermont Soap
616 Exchange Street
Middlebury, VT 05753

1(866)SOAP-4U2

Emergency Number: 802-388-4302

Recommended use of the chemical: Shea Butter use to moisturize skin.

Section 2: Hazard Identification

Hazard Classification: Non-hazardous

Signal word: None

Hazard Statement: Non-toxic

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Precautionary statements

  • Eyes: May cause minor irritation.
  • Skin Contact: Not considered dangerous.
  • Inhalation: Not considered dangerous.
  • Ingestion: Not considered dangerous, classes as edible food oil/fat

Description of any hazards not otherwise classified Not Applicable

Non-Toxic

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

Substances

  • Chemical name: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii

Common name and synonyms: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number: Butyrospermum Parkii – 68424-60-2, Rosemary extract- 84604-14-8

  • Impurities and stabilizing additives, which are themselves classified and which contribute to the classification of the chemical Not Applicable
  • Chemicals are a trade secret

Contents are as read on the label. Exact percentages are a trade secret

Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter, organic natural rosemary extract

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of milk or water for 15 minutes- If irritation persists get medical attention

Skin Contact: Not a direct hazard.

Inhalation: No vapors appear at normal working temperature.

Ingestion: Not considered dangerous, classes as edible food oil/fat

Section 5 : Firefighting Measures

Flammability Classification: Flammable

Flash Point (F): 350°C

Extinguishing Medium: Dry powder, foam and carbon dioxide

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not Applicable

Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and other protective clothing. Treat as oil.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions:

Watch out for slippery conditions if spillage occurs.

  • Eyes: May cause minor irritation.
  • Skin Contact: Not considered dangerous.
  • Inhalation: Not considered dangerous.
  • Ingestion: Not considered dangerous, classes as edible food oil/fat

Emergency procedures

  • Instructions for evacuations: None
  • Consulting experts: None
  • Protective clothing: None

Methods and materials used for containment :None

Cleanup procedures: Wash away with warm water or absorb with sand, rags or sweeping compound.

Waste Disposal: Follow Federal, State and Local regulations

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

  • Eyes: May cause minor irritation.
  • Skin Contact: Not considered dangerous.
  • Inhalation: Not considered dangerous.
  • Ingestion: Not considered dangerous, classes as edible food oil/fat

Safe storage, including any incompatibilities

  • Respiratory Protection: None required
  • Ventilation: None
  • Eye Protection: Safety Glasses

Handling and Storage Precautions: Handle with care and avoid spillage on the floor (spillage). Consider normal working hygiene. Keep away from ignition sources. Store in a tightly closed containers in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat and direct light.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

  • OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), Not Applicable
  • American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Not Applicable
  • Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) Not Applicable

Exposure Limits

  • Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of milk or water for 15 minutes- If irritation persists get medical attention
  • Skin Contact: Not considered dangerous.
  • Inhalation: Not considered dangerous.
  • Ingestion: Not considered dangerous, classes as edible food oil/fat

Appropriate engineering controls

  • Respiratory Protection: None required
  • Ventilation: None
  • Eye Protection: Safety Glasses

Handling and Storage Precautions: Handle with care and avoid spillage on the floor (spillage). Consider normal working hygiene. Keep away from ignition sources. Store in a tightly closed containers in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat and direct light.

  • Respiratory Protection: None required at room temperature and under normal conditions.
  • Ventilation: None
  • Eye Protection: Safety Glasses

Handling and Storage Precautions: Do not take internally. Store away from heat. Keep from freezing.

Special requirements for Personal Protection Equipment

  • Respiratory Protection None required at room temperature and under normal conditions.
  • Ventilation: None
  • Eye Protection: Safety Glasses

Handling and Storage Precautions: Handle with care and avoid spillage on the floor (spillage). Consider normal working hygiene. Keep away from ignition sources. Store in a tightly closed containers in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat and direct light.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Solid at 20°C Beige-Ivory Color

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: Not Applicable

Odor: Smells nutty

Vapor pressure: Less than 0.01mmHg

pH: Insoluble in water

Melting point: 28-38 °C

Freezing point (F): 32

Initial boiling point and boiling range (F): Not Applicable

Flash point: 350°C

Flammability (solid, gas): Yes is oil based

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

  • Nonreactive under normal use and storage conditions. Is flammable

Chemical Stability

Indication of whether the chemical is stable or unstable under normal ambient temperature and conditions while in storage and being handled

  • Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of milk or water for 15 minutes- If irritation persists get medical attention
  • Skin Contact: Not considered dangerous.
  • Inhalation: Not considered dangerous.
  • Ingestion: Not considered dangerous, classes as edible food oil/fat

Handling and Storage Precautions: Handle with care and avoid spillage on the floor (spillage). Consider normal working hygiene. Keep away from ignition sources. Store in a tightly closed containers in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat and direct light.

  • Flammability Classification: Flammable
  • Flash Point (F): 350°C
    • Extinguishing Medium: Dry powder, foam and carbon dioxide
    • Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not Applicable
    • Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and other protective clothing. Treat as oil.

Conditions to Avoid: Oxidation promoting conditions (heat, sunlight, air)

Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Only Thermal decomposition products: H2O and CO2

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Exposure Information

  • Skin: No skin irritation observed
  • Eye: Slightly irritant
  • Ingestion: Not considered dangerous, classes as edible food oil/fat
  • Inhalation: Not to be expected under normal use and storage conditions.
  • Chronic: Nontoxic

The numerical measures of toxicity: Nontoxic

Description of the symptoms

  • Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of milk or water for 15 minutes- If irritation persists get medical attention
  • Skin Contact: Not considered dangerous.
  • Inhalation: Not considered dangerous.
  • Ingestion: Not considered dangerous, classes as edible food oil/fat

Not know to be Carcinogenic

Section 12: Ecological Information

Data from toxicity tests: Safe and biodegradable

Biodegradable

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

Description of appropriate disposal containers to use Discard in compliance with local ordinances

Recommendations of appropriate disposal methods to employ

  • Wash away with warm water or absorb with sand, rags or sweeping compound.
  • Waste Disposal: Follow Federal, State and Local regulations

Section 14: Transport Information

UN number: This is not a regulated hazardous Material for Transportation

UN proper shipping name: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii

Transport hazard class(es): Non-hazardous

Packing group number, if applicable, based on the degree of hazard Not Applicable

Environmental hazards (e.g., identify whether it is a marine pollutant according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)) Not Applicable

Guidance on transport in bulk (according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/783 and the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (International Bulk Chemical Code (IBC Code)) Not Applicable

Any special precautions which an employee should be aware of or needs to comply with, in connection with transport or conveyance either within or outside their premises (indicate when information is not available) Not Applicable

Section 15: Regulatory Information

No regulatory concerns exist

Section 16: Other Information

This is a water based product
USDA Food Grade Certified Organic Product

Last Revision :1/15/15