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Safety Data Sheet EN

FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Industrial use.

Uses advised against

Not determined or not applicable.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

C

Cargill N.V.

manufacturer

Bedrijvenlaan 9, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium

+32 (0) 15 400 411

Emergency Contacts

VelocityEHS (formerly ChemTel, Inc)

+1-813-248-0585

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Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified no signal word

GHS Pictograms

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P401 Store away from incompatible materials
P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., Me esters EC: 267-015-4 67762-38-3 100% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Move to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.

Skin contact

Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Eye contact

Any material that contacts the eye should be washed out immediately with water. If easy to do, remove contact lenses. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.

Symptoms: Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Unsuitable media

Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.

Specific hazards

During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.

Instructions

Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.

Firefighter Protection

Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Keep unnecessary personnel away.

Small spill

Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination.

Large spill

Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Following product recovery, flush area with water.

Environmental

Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.

Cleanup methods

Following product recovery, flush area with water. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination.

Materials: absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece)

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Use with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid direct contact with eyes. Wash hands after handling. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Wash hands after handling. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

General ventilation normally adequate.

Hands

Wear suitable gloves.

Eyes

If contact is likely, safety glasses with side shields are recommended.

Respiratory

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Skin/Body

Wear suitable protective clothing.

Environmental

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
Liquid: light yellow.
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
Mild.
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Not determined or not available.
Odor Threshold
Not determined or not available.
Ph
Not determined or not available.
Melting Point
Not determined or not available.
Boiling Point
>200°C / >392°F
Flash Point
Flash point (closed cup): >150°C / >302.0 °F
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
>0.01 mmHg at 100°C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
0.88 g/ml
Bulk Density
---
Density
7.3 lb/gal
Flammability
Not determined or not available.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined or not available.
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined or not available.
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
246°C / 474.8°F
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined or not available.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Partition Coefficient
Not determined or not available.
Solubility In Water
Insoluble in water.
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined or not available.
Properties Status
---
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Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Material is stable under normal conditions.

Reactivity

The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.

Hazardous reactions

No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Avoid

Contact with incompatible materials.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Acute (short-term) toxicity Assessment: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Product data: No data available. Substance data: | Name | Result | | --- | --- |

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

12.1 Toxicity

| Name | Result | | Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., Me esters | Aquatic Plants EC50 Freshwater algae: >0.131 mg/L (72 hr) | | | Aquatic Invertebrates EC50 Daphnia magna: <0.13 mg/L (48 hr) |

Chronic (long-term) toxicity

Chronic (long-term) toxicity Assessment: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. Product data: No data available. Substance data: No data available.

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Product data: No data available. Substance data: | Name | Result | | --- | --- |

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Substance is readily biodegradable. 88.49% degradation, measured by CO2 evolution, after 28 days.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Product data: No data available. Substance data: | Name | Result | | --- | --- | | Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., Me esters | No potential for bioaccumulation. BCF (aquatic species): 3.307 dimensionless |

12.4 Mobility in soil

Product data: No data available. Substance data: | Name | Result | | --- | --- |

12.4 Mobility in soil

| Name | Result | | Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., Me esters | Log Koc: 5.63 |

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Product data: - PBT assessment: This product does not contain any substances that are assessed to be a PBT. - vPvB assessment: This product does not contain any substances that are assessed to be a vPvB. Substance data: - PBT assessment: | Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., Me esters | The substance is not PBT | | --- | --- | vPvB assessment: | Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., Me esters | vPvB Assessment Statement | | --- | --- |

The product and the substance 'Fatty acids, C16-18 and C18-unsatd., Me esters' are assessed as not being PBT or vPvB.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

Substance data: No data available.

12.7 Other adverse effects:

No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component. Component(s) do not have environmental endocrine disrupting properties at levels of 0.1% or higher.

No other adverse environmental effects are expected from this component. The component does not have environmental endocrine disrupting properties at levels of 0.1% or higher.

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Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site.

Disposal

Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site.

14

Transport Information

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

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed

Not determined.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER?

The signal word is no signal word.

What is the physical form of FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER?

FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER is a liquid: light yellow. with mild. color. It has not determined or not available. odor.

What is the solubility of FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER?

Insoluble in water.

What is FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER used for?

Industrial use.

What is the melting point of FATTY ACID METHYL ESTER?

The melting point is Not determined or not available. and the boiling point is >200°C / >392°F.