MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR NILOTICA RAW UNREFINED SHEA BUTTER

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) FOR NILOTICA RAW UNREFINED SHEA BUTTER 

DATE OF ISSUE: December 20, 2005 

REVISED DATE OF ISSUE: December 10, 2010. January 26, 2015, JUNE10,2016.MARCH 04,2020. 

  1. COMPANY/PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: 

1.1. Product Name: SHEA BUTTER (INCI NAME: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) 1.2. Trade Name: TEKO NATURALS 

1.3. Product Reference I.D. No. B001 

1.4. Relevant identified uses: COSMETICS MANUFACTURE and cooking oil, chocolate industry (CBE). 

No harmful uses have been identified. 

1.5. Manufacturer/ Supplier: TEKO NATURALS, Registered Office address: Milton Park Innovation Center, 99 Park Drive, Milton, Abingdon, OX14 4RY 

Email: info@tekonaturals.co.uk 

Tel: +447776817440 

Website: www.tekonaturals.co.uk 

Responsible Officer: Oxford Eireann, North Point House, Old Mallow Road, Cork T23 AT2P Ireland, Clarendon House, 52 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3PU UK 

  1. PRODUCT COMPOSITION/INGREDIENTS: 

2.1. INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter 

2.2. CAS NOS. 68920-03-6: 194043-92-0 

2.3. Chemical description: Fatty Acid Triglycerides 

2.4. Substance presenting health Hazard: None 

  1. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION: 

3.1. Environmental Hazards: not to be expected if handled and used properly 3.2. Health Hazards: not to be expected if handled and used properly 

  1. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: 

4.1. Appearance: 

  • Form: SEMI SOLID AT 25oC (like a soft cream) 

melts very smoothly with human body temperature. 

  • Color: light yellow off white 
  • Smell: Characteristic mild smell 
  • Melting Point: 36 to 40oC
  • Boiling Point: ……N/A…… • Flash Point: >200oC 
  • Ignition Temperature: N/A 
  • Auto ignition temperature: N/A 
  • Explosive Properties: Not explosive 
  • Density: 0.91 at 20 Degree Celsius • PH Value: Insoluble in water 
  • Vapor pressure : Less than 0.01 mm/hg 
  1. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: 

5.1. Stable under normal recommended conditions 

5.2. Condition to Avoid: Open flame, oxidation promoting conditions (heat, sunlight, air, moisture) 

5.3. Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. E.g. strong acids, storages in mild steel vessels, moisture contents etc. 

5.4. Hazardous decomposition product: No decomposition if stored in recommended normal conditions. 

  1. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: 
  2. The product is considered non-toxic and of edible quality, when freshly extracted. It is traditionally used as cooking oil and also as skin care for babies and women in Uganda, East Africa for centuries. 
  3. Acute Toxicity: N/A 
  4. Oral: not tested on animals 
  5. Skin irritation: N/A 
  6. Eye irritation: N/A 
  7. Sensitization: N/A 
  8. Chronic Toxicity: N/A 
  9. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: 
  10. Persistency and degradability: Readily biodegradable 
  11. Bioaccumulative potential: N/A 
  12. Ecotoxicity: N/A 
  13. According to the chemical composition: no contents are classified as dangerous for the environment. 
  14. FIRST AID AND MEASURES: 
  15. Ingestion: Not considered dangerous 
  16. Skin contact: Non –Irritating. Wash with soap and water 
  17. Inhalation: No vapors appear at normal working temperature 
  18. Eye contact: Flush with clean water for 10 to 15 minutes. If irritation continues seek doctor’s advice. 
  19. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: 
  20. Suitable extinguishing Media: Dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide. 
  21. Un Suitable fire extinguisher: Water. Do not use Water Jet, but use water to cool fire exposed containers.
  22. Special protective equipment for fire fighter: : wear self-contained breathing apparatus, and protective units 
  23. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: 

10.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Watch out for slippery conditions if spilled. Avoid direct contact with eyes. 

10.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from drains and ground water. 10.3. METHODS OF CLEANING UP: Pick up excess with inert absorbent material and put it into a separate waste container. Flush area with warm soapy water. 

  1. HANDLING AND STORAGES: 
  2. Handling: handle with care and avoid spillage on the floor 
  3. Measures for safety handling: Consider normal working hygiene conditions. Keep away from source of ignition and direct heat or fire. 
  4. Storage: Store in a cool dry place, keep the container always closed after use. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. 
  5. Suitable packing materials: Dark plastic drums or coated steel drums or dark glass 5. Not suitable packing materials: No direct contact with mild steel, iron, bronze or copper. 6. SPECIAL HANDLING IN PRODUCTION PROCESS: Never use direct fire for melting/ heating.Always use water bath or melt it under medium of jacketed steam or in hot water jacket. 
  6. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION: 

12.1. Special technical equipment: do not melt with direct fire, melt in hot water bath. 12.2. Hand protection: no special measures at room temperature 

12.3. Skin protection: No special measure at room temperature 

12.4. Eye protection: Usage of safety glasses/ goggles is recommended. 

  1. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: 

13.1.Product: This material is not considered Hazardous Waste. Dispose of in accordance with the local regulations. 

13.2. Contaminated packaging: Suitable waste - disposal site approved by local regulating authorities. 

  1. TRANSPORT INFORMATION: 
  2. Land/ Sea/ Air Transport: Not classified. 
  3. Transport / Further information: Not hazardous product. According to these transport classifications this product is not dangerous and hazardous product. 
  4. H.S. CODE: 1515.90.2000 
  5. REGULATORY INFORMATION: 
  • Classification according to EEC directive: according to our information this product is not dangerous material 
  • Symbols and phrases according to health hazards: None 
  • Dangerous substance to label: None
  1. GENERAL INFORMATION: 

This information provided in this MSDS is given in good faith and based on our current knowledge and experience on the product. This information only describes safety measures and no liability may arise from the use or application of the product described herein. The given information is only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storages, transportation, disposal and release, and not to be considered a warranty or quality specifications. The information given above is not claiming characteristics of the product in terms of legal claims of performance/ and guarantee. We strongly advise you to carry out your own laboratory tests for your satisfaction too. Furthermore the information given here and elsewhere on our web-site is not medical advice for treatment; we encourage you to consult your doctor/dermatologist for medical conditions. To the best of our knowledge, the total skin healing properties of Shea butter have not been fully evaluated yet.