Capsicum oleoresin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Eyes: Hazardous in case of eye contact Skin: Hazardous in case of skin contact Ingestion: Harmful. May cause lung damage if swallowed. SECTION 4: FIRST AID INFORMATION Emergency and first aid procedures: Ingestion: Rinse mouth out with water. Call a doctor immediately. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention. Eye contact: Flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with warm soapy water. If irritation Persists, seek medical advice. NZ Emergency Telephone Number: 111 or call Local Poison Control Centre: 0800764766. SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Use CO2, dry powder or foam extinguishers, spraying extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material. Special measures: Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Extinguishing procedures: Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: See first aid section. Avoid inhalation and direct contact with skin and eyes. Use individual protective equipment in case of major spillages. Environmental precautions: Keep away from drains, soils, surface and ground waters. Cleaning up methods: Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, or sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Observe local disposal regulations. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions in handling: Apply good manufacturing practice and industrial hygiene practices, ensuring proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene and do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Storage conditions: Store in a tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum. Fire protection: Keep away from ignition sources and naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory protection: Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible. Ventilation: Ensure good ventilation of working area. Hand protection: Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required. Eye protection: Use safety glasses. Work/hygiene practices: Wash hands with soap and water after handling. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Viscous liquid Colour Dark red Odour Pungent Specific gravity @20°C 0.910 – 0.940 Optical rotation @20°C +10 - +70 Solubility Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity: It presents no significant reactivity hazards by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidizing agents. Decomposition Liable to cause smoke and acrid fumes during combustion carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and non-identified organic compounds may be formed.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Not available. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Biodegradability: Not readily biodegradable. Precautions: Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground and surface water.