1. - Substance Identification
Chemical name and synonyms:
SAW PALMETTO EXTRACT
Serenoa Repens Extract
Manufacturer:
SAW PALMETTO HARVESTING COMPANY
2700 U.S. 27 South
Frostproof, Florida 33843 - USA
Tel. +1 (218)935-2697
Fax: (863) 635-5591
2. - Composition/Data on components:
- Description:
Liquid extract of saw palmetto berries, dark brown oily liquid
- Composition:
85 to 95% fatty acids with linear chains, containing between 6 and 20 carbon atoms. 0.2 to 0.4% phytosterols.
- Hazardous Ingredients:
None
- Solubility:
Not soluble in water, soluble in alcohol
3. - First Aid Measures
- Inhalation:
Remove from exposure area to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention rapidly.
- Skin contact:
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash affected area with soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water.
- Eye contact:
Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water. Get medical attention.
4. - Fire and explosion data:
- Fire hazard:
When product is exposed to high heat and flame. Remove containers from fire area.
- Fire fighting media:
Dry chemical carbon dioxide and foat. Do not use water.
5. - Accidental spills and leaks/Cleaning procedures:
- Floors will become dangerously slippery
- Isolate hazard area and deny entry
- Shut off any ignition source
- Absorb with sand, and absorptive material. Wash floors with detergent and soap, hot water and rinse with hot water.
6. - Reactivity:
- Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
- Thermal decomposition releases carbon dioxide
- Hazardous polymerization has not been reported to occur under normal conditions.
7. - Protective equipment:
- Clothing:
Protective clothing is not required. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with this substance.
- Gloves:
Protective gloves are not required, but recommended.
- Eye protection:
Employee must wear splash-proof safety glasses.
- Firefighting:
Self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in pressure - demand or other positive pressure mode.