Material Safety Data Sheet
1 – Identification of the Product and the Company
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Product Name
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Sunflower Lecithin
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Company Information
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Crystalline Solutions
5505 Rhodes Drive Suite# 215 Windsor, Ontario, Canada N8N 2M1
Tel: 866 443 6436, Fax: 309 405 0268 www.crystallinesolutions.com
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2 – Composition Information
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Name
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Sunflower Lecithin
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C.A.S. Number
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8002-43-5
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EINECS Number
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232-307-2
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INCI Name
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Lecithin
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3. – Hazard Identification
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Hazard Description
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Not considered to present any hazards
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4. – First Aid Measures
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Eye Contact
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Rinse with water. Seek medical advice if necessary.
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Skin Contact
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Wash with soap and water
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Ingestion
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Rinse the mouth with water. Drink water.
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Inhalation
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Not relevant
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5. – Fire Fighting Measures
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Suitable Extinguishing Media
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Dry foam, carbon dioxide, water spray
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6. – Accidental Release Measures
7. – Handling and Storage
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Storage
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Keep container sealed and stored at room temperature
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Handling
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No particular measures required
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8. – Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
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Respiratory Protection
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None required
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Hand Protection
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Gloves and standard hygiene practices
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Eye Protection
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Goggles
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Additional Protective Measures
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None
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9. – Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical Appearance
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Viscous liquid
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Colour
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Dark Brown
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Odour
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Characteristic
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Density (g/cm3)
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Approx. 1.03
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Specific gravity at 20°C
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0.935-0.955
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Solubility
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Not soluble in water, disperable. Soluble in oils.
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Flash Point
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>200°C
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Boiling Point
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200°C
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Explosive Properties
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None
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10. – Stability and Reactivity
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Stability
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Stable at normal room temperatures
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Conditions to Avoid
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Contact with flame. Avoid over heating. Decomposition occurs above 70°C
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Hazardous Decomposition Products
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None
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11. – Toxicological Information
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Oral Toxicity
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Non Toxic LD50>10mg/kg
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Skin Contact
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Non Irritant
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Eye Contact
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Non Irritant
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12. – Ecological Information
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Comment
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This product is biodegradable
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13. – Disposal Considerations
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Product Elimination
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Local regulations and guidelines should be followed
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Contaminated Packaging
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Wash with soap and water
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14. – Transport Information
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Comment
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No transport restrictions
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15. – Regulatory Information
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Comment
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Not subject to any identification regulations
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16. – Additional Information
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Comment
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The information contained is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It doe not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
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Date Last Updated
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May, 2006
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