MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.

Product name: Shea Butter

Product code: 31086

Supplier: Essential Oils Direct Po Box 161 Oldham OL2 6FA

Emergency Tel No:  0161 633 3952 Emergency Contact:  Mr. David Freer.

Full MSDS library can be found at http://www.essentialoilsdirect.co.uk/msds  

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

Definition/Botanical Origin: The refined fat obtained from the fruit of the Karite tree, Butyrospermum parkii.

H-No: CAS No: 194043-92-0 Status: natural

CoE No: FEMA: Additives: none

FDA: IFRA: Not restricted Application: Soaps, Creams, Lotions                      

RIFM: Not applicable EINECS: 293-515-7 CTFA Monograph ID: 9377 

Chemical name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Concentrated product. Observe good housekeeping procedures.  

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:

Inhalation:  Not applicable.

Eye contact:  Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.

Skin contact:  Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.

Ingestion:  Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice immediately.

Other:  When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.

Extinguishing media  Use CO₂, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying recommended: extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.

Special measures:  Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.

Extinguishing procedures:  Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray. 
 
 
 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.                    

Personal precautions:  Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothes. Note that spillages constitute a slipping hazard. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.

Environment precautions:  Keep away from drains, soils, surface & ground waters.      

Cleaning up methods  Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover for spillages: with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Clean with hot water & detergents. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations. 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE.

Precautions in handling:  Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.  Avoid static discharges.

Storage conditions:  Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool & dry area away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum.

Fire protection:  Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area. 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Respiratory protection:  Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.

Ventilation:  Ensure good ventilation of working area.

Hand protection:  Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required.

Eye protection:  Use safety glasses.

Work/Hygiene practices:  Wash hands with soap & water after handling. 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.

Colour:  Ivory white

Appearance:  Solid/ pasty wax

Odour:  Free from rancid and foreign odours

Flash-point °C:  >200

Acid value: 1.0 max

Iodine value: 54 – 68

Slip point °C: 30 - 38

Saponification value: 172 – 192

Unsaponifiables: 6.0 max

Peroxide value: 5.0 max

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.

Reactivity:  It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.

Decomposition:  Thermal decomposition products are H2O and CO2 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Data not available 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Biodegradability:  Readily biodegradable

Precautions:  Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water. 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice. 
 

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.

Road (ADR/RID):  n/a

Air (IATA):  n/a

Sea (IMDG):  n/a

CHIP: See section 15 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.

Hazards:  n/a

Symbols:  n/a

Risk Phrases:   n/a

Safety Phrases:    n/a 

16. OTHER INFORMATION.

Cosmetics Directive 7^th Amendment: Not restricted 

PACKAGING:

            Type                                Suitability

SHELF LIFE

When stored within advised conditions, re-test after 12 months then at 6 monthly intervals up to a maximum life of 24 months. 

Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.

In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application. 

The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use.