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Deoiled Soy Lecithin/Soy Lecithin Powder
  MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
       
  Identity    
       
  Trade name : Mixed phosphatides with 1% to 3% oil
  Chemical name  : Soy Phospholipids (Phosphatides)
  Chemical family : Phospholipids (lecithin)
  Cas No : 8002-43-5
       
  1. Manufacturer’s name and address
       
 

Perfect Biotech
222, Shriram Tower
Sadar, Nagpur – 440001
Tel: +91 712 2567243 / 244
e-mail : perfectbiotech@yahoo.com

   
       
  2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
       
  Soy Lecithin                 CAS No. : 8002-43-5                      % By weight :100 %
       
  3. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
       
 

This Product is Non Hazardous.
Hazardous Components
Pigments – N/A
Catalyst – N/A
Vehicle – N/A
Solvents – None
Additives – None
Base Metal – N/A
Alloys – N/A
Metallic Coatings – N/A
Filler Metal Plus Coating or Core Flux – N/A

       
  4. First Aid Measure    
       
  Eye Contact   Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. WARM water MUST be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
  Skin Contact  

Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.

  Inhalation   If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
  Serious Inhalation   Not available.
  Ingestion   Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
  Serious Ingestion   Not available.
       
  5. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
       
  Flash point   N/A
  Flammable limits   N/A
  Extinguishing media   Dry chemical, Foam, Carbon dioxide, Sand
  Special fire fighting procedures   None
       
  6. Accidental Release Measure    
       
 

Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.

Large Spill:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.

       
  7. Precautions for Safe Handling and Storage
 

Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled.

       
  Waste disposal method   Material is bio-degradable, may be disposed of in approved sanitary landfill or as approved for other food materials.
  Precautions to be taken in handling and storing   No Specific precautions
  Other precautions   If overheated, remove source of heat.
  Storage  

Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area

       
  8. Exposure Control Measures / Personal Protection
       
  Respiratory protection (specify type)   N/A
  Local Exhaust  

Not required

  Mechanical (general)   None
  Protective Gloves  

Not required

  Eye protection   

Not required

  Other protective clothing or equipment  

Not required

       
  9. Physical/Chemical Characteristics
       
 

Appearance and odor – Amber yellowish powdery material, slight odor typical of soy oil
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 0.55
Boiling point – N/A
Vapor pressure (mm Hg.) – N/A
Vapor density (AIR = 1) – N/A
Solubility in water – Dispersible

       
  10. Stability and Reactivity Data
       
  Stability  

Stable

  Conditions to avoid   Direct Heating
  Hazardous decomposition or byproducts   None
  Hazardous polymerization   Will not occur
       
  11. Toxicological Information    
       
 

Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals:
LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Potential Health Effects: No acute exposure studies were found for soya lecithin in humans. The dust is predicted to be irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract from mechanical action. Inhalation of lecithin aerosols may cause pulmonary edema. It may cause occupational asthma from pulmonary sensitization. Acute ingestion may affect the liver
(fatty liver degeneration).

       
  12.  Ecological Information    
       
 

Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:  Hazardous short term degradation products are not likely.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.

       
  13: Disposal Considerations    
       
 

Waste Disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.

       
  14.  Transport Information    
       
 

DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material.
Identification: Not applicable.
Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.

       
  15. Other Regulatory Information    
       
 

According to the EC- Directions 96/97 EC, Lecithin ( No. E 322) is as generally permitted
Additive for the use in food and feeds. Lecithin is a GRAS additive approved in USA.
Federal and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Lecithin
Other Regulations: EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
Not applicable.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves, Lab coat, Dust respirator (Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.), Safety glasses.

       
  16. Other Information    
       
 

References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Created: 01/01/2008
Last Updated: 01/01/2008

   
       
 

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Perfect Biotech be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising.

       
 
 
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