Product Identification

Product Name

Olive oil

Synonyms

Sweet oil

CAS

8001-25-0

EINECS

232-277-0

RTECS

RK4300000

RTECS Class

Mutagen; Natural Product; Primary Irritant

Beilstein/Gmelin

NA

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Pale yellow-green oily liquid with a faint odor. Contains principally glycerides of oleic, palmitic and linoleic acids.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

-6

Vapor Pressure

5

Density

0.913 g/cm3

Usage

As food in salads, with sardines, for cooking & baking, in manufacture of soaps, textile lubricants, sulfonated oil, cosmetics & pharmaceutical prepn.

Vapor Density

>1

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.

Skin

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry area away from incompatible substances.

Handling

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

Inhalation

Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

Skin

Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

Eyes

Contact may cause transient eye irritation.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

225

Autoignition

343

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Water may spread fire.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Wash area with soap and water. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizers.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.