ICSC 1452 - CASTOR OIL

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CASTOR OIL	ICSC: 1452 (June 2003)
Ricinus oil

CAS #: 8001-79-4

EC Number: 232-293-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation
Skin
Eyes
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

CASTOR OIL

ICSC: 1452

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Boiling point: 313°C Melting point: -10 - -18°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.96 Solubility in water: very poor Flash point: 229°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 448°C

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS VISCOUS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Boiling point: 313°C
Melting point: -10 - -18°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
Solubility in water: very poor
Flash point: 229°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 448°C

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the gastrointestinal tract.	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the gastrointestinal tract.

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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