PT.

BERKAH EMAS SUMBER TERANG

Jl. Coaster No. 9 Semarang 50174 – Indonesia Phone (024) 3587429 Fax. (024) 3587428

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1. IDENTIFICATION

Trade Name : Palm Acid Oil

Chemical Type : Fatty Acids
Classification : Industrial Fatty Acid

2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

May contain mineral acids

3. PHYSICAL DATA

Melting Point (C) : 42-60

Density at 70 Deg C (g/ml) : 0.85-0.87
Solubility in water : Not soluble
Appearance : Brown solid
Odour : Pungent fatty odour
Solubility in solvents : Alcohol, Chloroform, Ether

4. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flammability : Combustible in presence of flame

Flash point : Above 200 Deg C

Hazardous Combustion Products : Carbon Monoxide, Soot, Smoke
Extinguishing Media : Dry Powder, foam, carbon dioxide

5. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability : Biodegradable
Hazardous decomposition Products : None known

6. HEALTH HAZARDS & FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Health Hazards (acute & chronic) : None known

Carcinogen of Suspect Ingredients : None known
Effects or exposure : Vapour causes irritation to eyes, nose,
throat and sensitive skin

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Jl. Coaster No. 9 Semarang 50174 – Indonesia Phone (024) 3587429 Fax. (024) 3587428

Eye - Flush thoroughly with water

Nose - Move to fresh water

Throat - Move to fresh air, drink plenty of

water
Skin - Wash with soap and water
in all cases see Physician if irritation persists

7. SPILL & LEAK PROCEDURES

Step to be taken in case of spill or leak : Soak up with sand or other absorbent.
: Alternatively, leave to solidify, then scope up
with showel
: Wash with soap and water
Waste disposal methods : Observe all local, state and federal regulations
: Product is readily biodegradable

8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiration protection : Normally not required. When working in

confined space, ensure
sufficient forced ventilation
Eye protection : Use goggles when working in confined space
Protective gloves & clothing : Use of rubber gloves is recommended

9. STORAGE & HANDLING PROCEDURES

Precautions to be taken in storage & : Store away from heat sources and flame.
handling Do not contaminate drains and sewage system
Preferably store in stainless steel or
epoxy- coated tanks

10. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

a. Exposure limit : Not known

b. Engineering measures : No special engineering requirements
c. Personal protection : Wear protective goggles and rubber gloves

11. STABILITY REACTIVITY

a. Condition to avoid : Avoid direct fire, strong oxidants/alkalis

b. Incompatibles : Strong oxidants

c. Decomposition products : Carbon, carbon dioxide & carbon monoxide
d. Hazardous polymerization : Not known

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12. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

a. Toxicity data : LD50(oral, rat) = > 10000 mg/kg

b. Carcinogenicity : None
c. Reproductive Effect : No harmful effects expected
d. Effects of overexposure : No harmful effects expected
e. Chronic effects : No harmful effects expected
f. Target organs : Not applicable
g. Medical conditions generally
Aggravated by exposure : No special requirements

13. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

a. Mobility : Not known

b. Bioaccumulation : Not known
c. Biodegradability : Biodegradable
d. Aquatic toxicity : Not known

14. DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Disposal method in accordance with all applicable national environment laws and regulations.

15. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not a hazardous material according to RID/ADR, GGVS/GGVE ADNR, IMDG ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR

16. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Distilled Palm Fatty Acids are classified non- hazardous chemicals.

17. OTHER INFORMATION

Always work safely around the open hatches on bulk tanks. The low density makes
flotation difficult for immersed person.

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Jl. Coaster No. 9 Semarang 50174 – Indonesia Phone (024) 3587429 Fax. (024) 3587428

This Material And Safety Data Sheet does not constitute any warranty or guarantee as to the quality,
properties, condition or otherwise of the product. It has been prepared from the best knowledge
available to us and we shall not be liable for any insufficiency or inaccuracy in such information in
any case whatsoever.

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