Specification :

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/ PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/ UNDERTAKING
• Product identification
Synonyms/ Trade Names: Distilled-Palm-Kernel-Fatty-Acid
• Product uses
The most common uses for this product include being used for the production of soaps, emulsifiers,
lubricants, carriers and soap surfactant.
• Company/ undertaking identification
Egypt: Royal Chemicals Company
industrial-area
Port-said,
Egypt
Office: 3 Mohmoud Sedki St.
Export manager
Amir AZIZ
Fax: 0020 24025660
Mob: 0020 12 0273021

2. COMPOSITION & INGREDIENTS
Name CAS No. EC-No. Wt/ Wt %
Fatty acids, C8-18 and C18 unsaturated 67701-05-7 2669290 100
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
• Emergency Overview: USA-OSHA: Non-hazardous
• Potential Health Effects:
Eye
-Accidental exposure to the eyes will cause only a mild but transient irritation
Skin
- Mild, primary skin irritation with prolonged or repeated contact.
Heated product may cause thermal burns if contacted.
Inhalation
- Not applicable at ambient temperature.
Ingestion
- Incidental ingestion should not cause injury.
If product is heated, vaporization can occur. Eye, skin, and upper respiratory irritation
can occur.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
• Eye
- In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention.
• Skin
- Wash skin with soap and water upon contact. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation develops,
get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse.
• Inhalation
- Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
• Ingestion
- If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person
5. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
• Handling:
Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety procedures. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Since empty containers contain product residue, follow all hazard warnings and
precautions even after container is emptied. Keep away from sources of ignition.
• Storage:
Keep away from possible contact with incompatible substances.
Should be stored in resin-lined steel, aluminum, stainless steel, or reinforced fiberglass vessels.
Do not store near sources of ignition.
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
• General Precautions:
Good industrial hygiene practices should be followed.
Avoid breathing ( heated) vapors. Avoid eye and skin contact.
• Exposure Limit Values:
Not established.
• Exposure Controls:
Engineering Controls: Ventilation: Local exhaust - preferred
Mechanical
- may be necessary if working at elevated temperatures or in enclosed areas.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eye
- Goggles or face shield with goggles, dependent upon potential exposure
Skin
- Protective gloves: Rubber
Dependent upon degree of potential exposure, additional personal protective
equipment may be required, such as chemical boots and full protective clothing.
Inhalation
- None required for ambient temperature, although an appropriate NIOSH/ MSHA approved airpurifying
respirator should be used if a mist or vapor is generated. A NIOSH/ MSHA approved self-contained
breathing apparatus or air-supplied respirator is recommended if the concentration exceeds the
capacity
of cartridge respirator.
WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygendeficient
atmospheres.
Other Controls: Boots, eye wash fountain, safety shower, apron, protective clothing.

7. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ( Based on coconut fatty acid mixture)
Acute Oral Toxicity
Practically non-toxic. The acute oral LD50 for rats is greater than 22 g/ kg of body weight.
Skin Safety
Undiluted coconut fatty acids produced mild, primary irritation on normal skin in a 24-hour occluded
patch test with
humans.
Eye Safety:
Undiluted coconut fatty acids produced mild transient eye irritation with rabbits.