The below defined Data Sheet is basing on informations from
Diligent Tanzania Ltd PO Box 14387 Arusha, Tanzania www.diligent-tanzania.com tel:+255 (27) 250 1791
mail: request@diligent-tanzania.com
Material Safety Data Sheet
Diligent Jatropha seed oil
I. Identification
Product name: Jatropha seed oil
Taxonomy
Current name: Jatropha curcas
Authority: L.
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Synonym(s): Curcas purgans Medic.; Castiglionia lobata Ruiz and Pav.; Curcas
adansonii Endl. ex Heynh.; Curcas curcas (L.) Britton and Millsp.;
Curcas indica A. Rich.; Curcas purgans Medic.; Jatropha
acerifolia Salisb.; Jatropha edulis Cerv.; Ricinus americanus
Miller.; Ricinus jarak Thunb.
Common local names: Afrikaans: purgeerboontjie; Arabic: dand barri, habel meluk;
Bengali : bagbherenda, erandagachh.; Chinese : yu-lu-tzu.;
Creole : fey medsen, gran medsinye.; Dutch : purgeernoot.;
English : Barbados nut, castor oil, Chinese castor oil, curcas, fig
nut, physic nut, pig nut, purging nut, wild oil nut.; Filipino :
tubang-bakod.; French : feuilles médecin, grand médecinier,
médecinier, médicinier béni, médicinier carthartique, pignon
d’Inde, pourghere.; Hindi: bagbherenda, jangliarandi,
safedarand.; Indonesian : jarak budge Italian : fagiola d’India.;
Luganda : kiryowa.; Mandarin : yu-lu-tzu.; Nepali : kadam.;
Portuguese : mundubi-assu, purgueira.; Sanskrit: kananaeranda,
kananaerend, parvataranda.;Spanish: pinol, pinon, piñón, piñón
botija, piñón criollo, piñón lechero, piñón purgante, piñón vóci.;
Swahili : mbono.; Tamil : kadalamanakku, kattamanakku.;
Thai: sabudam.
Trade name: Jatropha oil, Fig nut oil, Physic nut oil, Hell oil
II. Ingredients
Composition:
Free fatty acid composition:
Myristic acid (14:0) 0-0.1 %
Palmitic acid (16:0) 14.1-15.3 %
Stearic acid (18:0) 3.7-9.8 %
Arachidic acid (20:0) 0-0.3 %
Behenic acid (22:0) 0-0.2 %
Palmitoleic acid (16:1) 0-1.3 %
Oleic acid (18:1) 34.3-45.8 %
Linoleic acid (18:2) 29.0-44.2 %
Linoleic acid (18:3) 0-0.3 %
Chemical parameters:
Monoglycerides (% m/m) : Not detected
Diglycerides (% m/m) : 2.7
Triglycerides (% m/m) : 97.3
Water (% m/m) : 0.07
Phosphorus (mg kg-1) : 290
Calcium (mg kg-1) : 56
Magnesium (mg kg-1) : 103
Iron (mg kg-1) : 2.4
Toxic ingredients:
1.Phorbol esters: concentration (2-4 mg/g oil), co-carcinogenic to animals,
mutagenic to mammalian somatic cells, bacteria and yeast.
Produce cathartic and degenerative changes in gastrointestinal
tract, liver, kidney, brain. Ingestion causes bloody diahorrea,
collapse, fall of blood pressure, trachycardia, coma and death (in
rats). Repeated application on skin leads to hyperplasia (in mice).
2.Jatropherol: is a phorbol type diterpenes (0.12-0.14 mg/g oil) found highly
toxic to silk worm larvae after ingestion with LC50 values 0.58,
0.22, 0.157 mg/ml at 48, 72, 120 h respectively. The oral toxicity
of jatropherol to mi e was found to be 82.198 mg/kg body weight.
CAS No: not available
Formula: Not applicable
Molecular weight: Not applicable
III. Physical Data:
Density at 15°C (gcm-3) : 0.92
Viscosity at 30°C (cSt) : 52
Flash point (°C) : 240
State : Liquid at room temperature
Solubility : Organic solvents.Insoluble in water
Appearance : Similar to Castor oil
Odour : Similar to raw castor oil
Color: Golden yellow
Refractive index: 1.4735
Free fatty acids (% as C18:1) 4.54— 6.7
Acid value (mg KOH. g-1) 1.24— 4.24
Total saturated (%) 22.3
Total mono unsaturated (%) 42 – 43.1
Total PUFA (%) 34 – 36
Iodine value (mg.I2.g-1) 97.1—111.6
Peroxide value (mg reac. O2 g-1) 3.5
Saponification value (mg KOH.g-1) 169.9—197
Calorific value 37.8 MJ/kg
Note: Since it is a natural product, the exact physical and chemical data may vary from that mentioned
in this sheet.
IV. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical/powder or foam spray.
Special fire fighting procedures: If involved in fire, don NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained
breathing apparatus and flame/chemical resistant.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Data not available, avoid inhalation of fumes
V. Health Hazard Data
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Ingestion:
Human: Data not available but available for seed, Expected to be similar
for seeds causing vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and
burning sensation in the throat.
Ruminants: Data not available. The symptoms are expected to be similar for
seeds causing diarrhea, dyspnea, dehydration, paresis of the hind limbs and recumbency before death.
Lack of appetite, reduced water consumption, sunken eyes and reduction in glycogen content were
important signs. Histopathology showed hemorrhage in rumen, reticulum, kidney, spleen and heart,
emphysema and cyanosis, tracheal froths, ascites and hydropericardium, congestion of lung.
Rats: Haemolysis of blood, destruction of mucous layer, intense inflammation in the intestine in the rats.
Molluscs: LC50 (50 ppm) against Biomphalaria glabrata
Inhalation: Data not available
Skin contact: Generally no effect, may cause irritation in some individuals
Eye contact: Data not available, contact may cause irritation and conjuctivitis.
Acute toxicity of seeds: LD50 oral rat:6 ml/kg
LD50 oral mouse:Data not available
Acute effects of exposure: May cause skin, eye and upper respiratory irritation.
Chronic effects of overexposure: Harmful to the skin and eyes, may cause tumor promotion.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Swallowing: If swallowed, wash mouth out with water and immediately call a physician.
Skin: If skin contact occurs, immediately wash skin with soap and water.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, perform
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and call a physician.
Eyes: If eye contact occurs, flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
Assure adequate flushing by separating eyelids with fingers.
Consult a physician if irritation persists.
VI. Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable when kept away from light, exposure to atmosphere and
other oxidizing agents. Like any other oil turns rancid on
exposure to air
Hazardous polymerization: Not expected to occur under normal working temperature and
pressure.
Hazardous decomposition products: Not expected to occur under normal working temperature and
pressure
Incompatibility/Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkalies and moisture.
Combustion products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
VII. Spill or Leak Procedures
Waste disposal: Discharge, treatment or disposal may be subject to local laws.
Steps to be taken if material
is spilled or released: Wear protective gloves, lab coat and safety glasses. Use
vermiculite or another suitable absorbent to clean up the spill.
After cleanup, wash down the spill site with water containing
detergent and wash with water, ventilate the area. Prevent
from entering drains, surface and ground water. Place all
contaminated materials in an appropriate waste container and
dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local
regulations.
III. Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protective gloves, lab
coat and safety glasses should be worn when handling this
product.
Storage: Store in a cool area. The oil should be stored in airtight, dark
colored container to avoid direct contact with sunlight. Keep
away from oxidizing agents, alkalies, acids and flammable
materials.
Transport: may be transported in a manner similar to other vegetable oils.
The containers used after transporting Jatropha oil should be
thoroughly cleaned and made free of toxins before transporting
other oil, liquid or material
IX. Exposure Control/Personal
Protection Information: Wear protective gloves, safety glasses and lab coat when
working with this product. An eyewash station and safety
shower should be in proximity to the work area. The working
area should be good ventilated, preferably with an air exhaust.
Ensure that all ignition sources are removed from the area
before working with this product. Dispose of all waste in
accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
To the best of our knowledge the above information is true and
accurate but does not purport to be all-inclusive and shall be
used only as a guide for experienced personnel.
This information relates only to the specific material designated
(here Jatropha curcas oil), and may not be valid for such
materials used in combination with any other materials or in any
other process.
This document is drafted for internal and information purposes
only, and still under discussion. The information provided in it,
is generated under best practices and circumstances possible,
but will not give any guarantee for the reader, or receiver of
the information for any purpose. Diligent is not liable for the
provided information in any way, and can not be held
responsible for any consequence or application on the above.
The burden of safe use of this material rests entirely with the
user.
Diligent Tanzania Ltd PO Box 14387 Arusha, Tanzania www.diligent-tanzania.com
tel:+255 (27) 250 1791 mail: request@diligent-tanzania.com