Material Safety Data Sheet- SAW PALMETTO EXTRACT

1. Substance Identification

Chemical name and synonyms:

SAW PALMETTO EXTRACT

Serenoa Repens Extract

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.