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Fatty Acid, vegetable-oil, Methyl Ester (FAME)

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Fatty Acid, vegetable-oil, Methyl Ester (FAME)

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
REACH No.
01-2119485821-32-0046

Identified Uses

Fuel, fuel component, solvent

Uses advised against

No additional information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

C

Cargill NV

manufacturer

Moervaartkaai 1, B-9042 Gent

+32 (0)3 540 1811

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

+32 (0)9 342 22 76

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified no signal word

Hazard Classifications

Not Classified

GHS Pictograms

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type uvcb

The substance consists mainly of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids methyl ester (chain length C16-C18, origin: vegetable oils).

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Fatty acids, vegetable-oil, Methyl ester EC: 273-606-8 68990-52-3 100% No

EC Classification No. 1272/2008

Notes

The substance may contain residuals of glycerol and partial glycerides (total < 3.5%) and traces of methanol (< 0.2 %). To improve the properties the substance may contain additives in small concentrations: Cold flow improvers consisting mainly of oligomers of vinyl acetate and other monomers and oxidation stabilizers containing mainly steric hindered phenols. The single active components do not exceed a concentration of 1000 mg/kg (0.1%) in relation to the whole substance.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Symptoms: Vapors produced by heating the substance, or finely misted materials, may irritate the mucous membranes and cause dizziness, and nausea.

Skin contact

After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Change contaminated, saturated clothing.

Eye contact

On contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes.

Symptoms: May cause minor eye irritation.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person or a person with cramps.

Immediate Medical Attention

Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical powder, alcohol resistant foam, water mist

Unsuitable media

do not use strong water jet

Specific hazards

on combustion forms: emits toxic fumes of carbon dioxide/carbon monoxide.

Instructions

Keep fire exposed containers cool by spraying with water.

Firefighter Protection

A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing should be worn in fire conditions. Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Eliminate every possible source of ignition. Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Stop leak if safe to do so.

Large spill

Recover large spills for salvage or disposal.

Environmental

Make sure spills can be contained, e.g. in sump pallets or kerbed areas.

Cleanup methods

Take up with absorbent material (e.g. oil binder). Wash hard surfaces with safety solvent or detergent to remove remaining oil film.

Materials: absorbent material (e.g. oil binder), safety solvent or detergent

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Minimize exposure by the use of good industrial hygiene practice. Avoid direct contact with the substance. Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where product is used. Used working clothes should be thoroughly cleaned. Wash hands before breaks and after work.

Storage

keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition.

Hygiene

Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where product is used. Used working clothes should be thoroughly cleaned. Wash hands before breaks and after work.

Fire prevention

Keep away from sources of ignition.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Gloves (oil-resistant). Suitable material: PVC gloves

Eyes

Wear eye/face protection.

Respiratory

Breathing apparatus in the event of aerosol or mist formation.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
yellowish
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
mild
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
---
Melting Point
-17 +16 °C
Boiling Point
302.5 - 570 °C
Flash Point
120 180 °C
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
2 6 mbar at °C 25
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
878 895 kg/m³ at °C15
Flammability
the product is not combustible (67/48/EU)
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
261°C ± 5°C
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
6.2
Solubility In Water
<0.23 g/l
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
5.5 8 mPas at °C25
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Substance is stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling conditions of temperature and pressure

Reactivity

Stable at ambient temperature. No hazardous reactions know.

Hazardous reactions

The substance reacts with strong bases to produce methanol.

Avoid

See incompatible materials.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agent. Strong alkalis (alkalis), concentrated.

Decomposition

In combustion emits toxic fumes of carbon dioxide / carbon monoxide.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1. Toxicity

| Biodiesel (68990-52-3) | | | --- | --- | | LC50 fishes 1 | 100000 mg/l OECD 203/ Acute toxicity test | | EC50 Daphnia | 2504 mg/l Method: OECD 202 | | EC50 other aquatic organisms 1 | 73729 mg/l Method: OECD 201 |

12.2. Persistence and degradability

| Biodiesel (68990-52-3) | | | --- | --- | | Persistence and degradability | All methyl esters of fatty acids are readily biodegradable in water, soil and sediments. They pass the 10 days windows with 62% of degradation. Half life in the three compartments is less than 2 -3 days. In some case even less than 1 day. Method: ISO 10712 |

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

BCF = 3 Bioaccumulation of C16 -C18, C18 -unstd., Methyl ester has been tested in Mytilus Edulis following OECD Guideline 305.A 6.2 at 25°C. Method OECD 107

12.4. Mobility in soil

The substance is very poorly soluble in water and readily biodegradable. The equilibrium partitioning method, following a fugacity model III indicate a partition of the substance on sediments of 85.5%, based on log Koc > 5.63 at 22°C. According to equilibrium partitioning Fugacity model III, the soil % is 1.61%, FAME have a soil primary biodegradation of less than 2 days.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH, annex XIII This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII

The substance does not meet the PBT or vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.

12.6. Other adverse effects

General information: The substance is considered as stable in the environmental range of pH that hydrolysis happens with the presence of strong acids or basis, with release of methanol and the fatty acid molecule.
13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Incineration is recommended.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

Shipping Name
FAME
Transport Class
Not applicable
Packing Group
Not applicable
ADR

Slipping hazard

IMDG

Slipping hazard

IATA

Slipping hazard

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

This substance is not regulated under the listed EC regulations: Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000, Regulation (EC) No 850/2004, and Regulation (EC) No 689/2008.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Fatty Acid, vegetable-oil, Methyl Ester (FAME)?

The signal word is no signal word.

What is the physical form of Fatty Acid, vegetable-oil, Methyl Ester (FAME)?

Fatty Acid, vegetable-oil, Methyl Ester (FAME) is a liquid with yellowish color. It has mild odor.

What is Fatty Acid, vegetable-oil, Methyl Ester (FAME) used for?

Fuel, fuel component, solvent

What is the melting point of Fatty Acid, vegetable-oil, Methyl Ester (FAME)?

The melting point is -17 +16 °C and the boiling point is 302.5 - 570 °C.