ICSC 1452 - CASTOR OIL

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CASTOR OIL

ICSC: 1452
_{May 2003}

Ricinus oil

CAS No: 8001-79-4
RTECS No: FI4100000

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation
Skin
Eyes
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance VISCOUS COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established.	Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the gastrointestinal tract. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

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

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