<p>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
OLEIC ACID
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
May cause skin and eye irritation. High vapour concentrations may cause drowsiness. May cause
central nervous system (CNS) depression. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.
Contents may develop pressure on prolonged exposure to heat.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Product may be mildly irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract and may cause coughing and
sneezing. See "Other Health Effects" Section.
Inhalation:
Skin contact can cause irritation, especially under the finger nails (and other confined spaces such as
under rings or watch bands). Prolonged and repeated contact may lead to dermatitis. May cause
defatting, drying and cracking of the skin. May cause oil acne. Peroxide formation will increase the
irritancy of oleic acid.
Skin Contact:
A single, prolonged skin exposure is not likely to result in the absorption of toxic amounts of the material.
Skin Absorption:
Contact to the eye may cause irritation, redness and pain. Peroxide formation will increase the irritancy
of oleic acid.
Eye Contact:
This product may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.
Ingestion:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc.
43 Jutland Rd.
Toronto, ON
M8Z 2G6
(416) 259-8231
Website: http:\\www.brenntag.ca
WHMIS#:
00064066
Index:
2008 July 08
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Oleic Acid.
Product Name:
2008 July 08
Date of Revision:
Effective Date:
HCI2923/07A
(z)-9-Octadecenoic Acid.
Chemical Name:
Octadenenoic Acid; Red Oil; Pamolyn 100 FGK; Oleic Acid, Food Grade, Kosher; Emersol 213, 221,
229, 280, 6313.
Synonyms:
Monosaturated fatty acid.
Chemical Family:
C18H34O2.
Molec