Sigma - Fish Oil MSDS

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Product Name: Sigma Fish Oil


Product Uses: Animal Feed Purposes
Ingredients: Fish

Date Prepared: June 12, 2005 MSDS No. MS7100

Section 1 - Manufacturer Information

Manufacturer's Name Emergency Telephone Number

Sigma Marine Products, India Telephone: 530-558-4004


Kolkata-700025, West Bengal, India

U.S. Office Telephone Number for Information


Sigma Marine Products, Ltd.
P.O. Box 4679 Telephone: 530-558-4004
El Dorado Hills, Ca. 95762 USA
www.SigmaMarineProducts.com Fax: 530-672-6442

Section 2 – Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name Product Identifier % Classification


Fish Oil N/A 100 Not Classified

Section 3 - Hazard Identification

According to the evaluation data available, a classification according to categories of danger as


specified in public directories of countries concerned is not required.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eye Contact Immediately rinse with clean running water with eyelid held wide open
Skin Contact Immediately rinse with plenty clean running water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Inhalation Move to fresh air
Ingestion If swallowed rinse mouth with water and call physician

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point (Method Used) N/A Specials Risks None


Extinguishing Media Foam, spray water dry chemical and carbon dioxide. Do not use water w/o spray
Special Fire Fighting Procedures Do not stay in dangerous zone w/o self-contained breathing equipment
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards None
Section - 6 Accidental Release Measures

In case of small spills Mop up


In case of large spills Soak up all liquid with TEAL-SORB Absorbents or
equivalent then wash with soap and water. Dispose of
absorbent material as per local regulations.
Cleaning of equipment With soap and water.
Waste Disposal Method Must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and
local regulations.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Precautions to be taken in handling and To be stored cold (65 °F), dark, w/o direct sun, dry and
storing protected against oxygen. Avoid contact with potential
sources of ignition. If stored in adverse conditions, strong
heat, self-ignition may happen.

Section 8 - Exposure Control / Personal Protection

Exposure Limits None established


Specific Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep
airborne levels of mist as low as possible and exposure to airborne
substances at a minimum. Ensure the eye wash station is near the work
location.
Personal Protective Equipment The selection of personal protective equipment varies depending upon
And type of equipment conditions of use. Wear appropriate respiratory protection for mist
when ventilation is inadequate. A filtering face-piece dust or mist mask
is recommended for most applications if respiratory protection is
needed. For sensitive individuals and/or where skin and eye contact
may occur as a result of brief periodic exposure, wear long sleeved
clothing, coveralls, rubber gloves and safety glasses with side shields.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Form Liquid Color Brown Odor Fishy


Boiling Point >260 °C Viscosity About 50 cP at 25 °C
Vapor Pressure N/A Melting Temperature About 15 °C
Density 900 – 930 kg/m³ pH value at 100 g/l H20 6-7
Ignition Temperature Triglycerides abt 360 °C Flash point N/A
Ignition Temperature Fatty acids abt. 220 °C Explosion limits /Upper- N/A
Lower
Odor threshold (ppm) Not established Vapor Pressure N/A
Freezing Point Not available Solubility in water Almost insoluble
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Stability Stable – see below


Conditions to Avoid: Do not store in direct sun. Agitation of the oil (rancidity)
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid) Oxidizing agent chlorine
If stored under the recommended conditions and enough antioxidants is added, the product is stable for up to
1 year.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Effect of Acute Not Established Effects of Chronic Exposure Not Established


Exposure
Irritancy of Product Not Established Name of Synergistic Products/Effects Not Established
Skin Sensitization Not Established Respiratory Sensitization Not Established
No toxic effects are to be expected when the product is handled appropriately

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Persistence and degradability Easily eliminable


Bio accumulative Potential Not Established
No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Waste disposal recommendations Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local, state and
federal government requirements and regulations.

Ecology – waste materials / packaging Avoid release of materials to the environment.

Section 14 - Transport Information

In accordance with DOT No dangerous good in sense in transport regulations

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

Sigma Fish Oil Not listed in the United States TSCA (Toxic Substance
Control Act) inventory.
International Regulations No additional information available
U.S. State Regulations No additional information available
Other information

The information provided herein is a compilation of known or suspected information about the materials
from various sources and is offered for the benefit and convenience of product customers and handlers.

Further the information is SPECIFICALLY NOT WARRANTED by Sigma Marine Products India or Sigma
Marine Products, Ltd. (USA) either to its comprehensiveness, correctness, sufficiency, or scientific
accuracy.

This hazard information is not a substitute for risk assessment under actual conditions of use. Users have the
responsibility to keep currently informed on chemical hazard information, to design and update their own
programs, and to comply with all applicable national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding
safety, occupational health, right to know, and environmental protection.

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