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Chemical Datasheet

OIL, [CASHEW]

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • 18654-17-6
 none data unavailable
  • OCN
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
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General Description
Black liquid. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: May contain irritating or poisonous gases.

Behavior in Fire: The primary constituent, anacardic acid, decarboxylates at high temperatures to produce carbon dioxide gas. This reaction could generate pressure in a heated closed container. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Inhalation: May irritate mucous membranes; it is extremely acrid and corrosive. Toxic; may be harmful if inhaled. Eyes: May cause burns to eyes. Skin: Produces severe inflammation of the skin with subsequent blisters and desquamation. Symptons resemble poison ivy exposure effects. Ingestion: Toxic and irritating, Cardol, a major constituent, produces severe gastroenteritis. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
OIL, [CASHEW] contains primarily esters. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. No restrictions on aluminum, aluminum alloys, copper, copper alloys zinc, galvanized steel or alloys having more than 10 percent zinc (by weight), lead, magnesium, silver or silver alloys, or mercury (USCG, 1999).
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbent listed below.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents: Small fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or foam. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Wear positive pressure breathing apparatus and special protective clothing. (USCG, 1999)
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First Aid
Call emergency medical care. Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

EYES or SKIN: Immediately flush with running water for at least 15 minutes; hold eyelids open periodically, if appropriate. Speed in removing material from skin is of extreme importance. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes at the site. Keep victim quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Effects may be delayed; keep victim under observation. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula:
  • C22H32O3
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

No PAC information available.

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names