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Product Name: FAME 37 Component Mix
Synonyms: Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Mixture, FAME 37 Standard
Chemical Formula: Mixture of C8-C24 methyl esters, saturated and unsaturated
Manufacturer: Leading chemical suppliers and certified analytical reference material providers
Recommended Uses: Calibration standard for gas chromatography, analytical reference for biodiesel and food labs
Contact Information: Emergency phone numbers, address of manufacturer or supplier as needed for emergencies
Hazard Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS for most components, but individual esters may irritate eyes or skin
Physical Hazards: Combustible liquid, may form flammable vapors above flash point
Health Hazards: Prolonged contact may dry or crack skin, some unsaturated esters can cause mild irritation, vapor can cause headache or drowsiness at high concentration
Environmental Hazards: Mixture not expected to present acute dangers, but avoid uncontrolled environmental release due to persistence, some C16–C24 methyl esters may bioaccumulate
Contents: 37 methyl esters of C8-C24 fatty acids, including:
Methyl octanoate, methyl nonanoate, methyl decanoate, methyl undecanoate, methyl dodecanoate, methyl tridecanoate, methyl tetradecanoate (myristate), methyl pentadecanoate, methyl hexadecanoate (palmitate), methyl heptadecanoate, methyl octadecanoate (stearate), methyl nonadecanoate, methyl icosanoate (arachidate), methyl heneicosanoate, methyl docosanoate (behenate), methyl tricosanoate, methyl tetracosanoate (lignocerate), and methyl esters of palmitoleic, oleic, vaccenic, linoleic, gamma-linolenic, alpha-linolenic, arachidonic, eicosapentaenoic (EPA), docosapentaenoic, docosahexaenoic (DHA), along with cis/trans isomers of C18–C22 unsaturated fatty acids
CAS Numbers: Individual component CAS numbers provided for traceability in certification
Purity: Each constituent ≥ 98% by GC, total matrix in n-hexane or isooctane solvent
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide oxygen if difficult breathing, seek medical help if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical attention for redness or irritation
Eye Contact: Immediately rinse opened eye under water for 15 minutes, seek medical advice if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, call poison center or physician, do not induce vomiting unless advised by medical personnel
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO2, foam, or water spray
Hazards from Combustion: Burning may release CO, CO2, acrid smoke, minor amounts of aldehydes, and other irritating vapors
Special Protection: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Advice: Move containers away from flames if safe, cool exposed containers with water, do not allow runoff to reach drains
Explosion Risk: Containers may rupture in fire due to pressure build-up
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, safety glasses, and avoid breathing vapors, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering soil, drains, or surface water
Spill Clean-Up: Absorb with inert material like sand or vermiculite, collect in suitable containers, clean surface with detergent and water
Handling: Avoid prolonged skin contact, use in well-ventilated space, no eating or drinking during handling, wash hands after use
Storage: Keep tightly closed in original container, store in cool dry area, away from ignition sources and direct sunlight, refrigerate long-term standards to reduce oxidation, segregate from strong oxidizers and acids
Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits for methyl esters, refer to solvent data if present
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation preferred when transferring large volumes
PPE: Chemical-resistant gloves, nitrile or neoprene recommended; safety glasses with side shields; lab coat or apron
Hygiene: Do not smoke or eat in work area, wash after handling, remove protective equipment before leaving laboratory
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Mild fatty or oily odor
Boiling Point: Range from approximately 190°C (methyl octanoate) to 340°C (methyl tetracosanoate)
Flash Point: Typically 130–170°C (varying by component and solvent used)
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether, most organic solvents
Density: 0.86 – 0.92 g/cm3 at 20°C
Vapor Pressure: Low at room temperature
Viscosity: Low to moderate depending on component chain length and saturation
pH: Not applicable (neutral organic mixture)
Chemical Stability: Chemically stable under recommended storage, sensitive to strong oxidative agents
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, open flames, sources of spark, prolonged sunlight exposure
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition: Decomposition at high temps may produce CO, CO2, acrolein, hydrocarbons
Acute Effects: Low acute toxicity by oral, dermal or inhalation route; skin and eye irritant by contact for some users
Chronic Effects: No evidence for carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic or reproductive effects in humans from exposure to natural methyl esters
Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation of concentrated vapor (unlikely), ingestion
Sensitization: No known sensitization in humans
Symptoms: Redness, dryness, headache, mild nausea possible from vapor; high-dose ingestion may lead to minor GI discomfort
Ecotoxicity: FAME components biodegradable, but high concentrations may harm aquatic organisms by oxygen depletion or surface film formation
Persistence/Degradability: Undergo biodegradation by soil and aquatic microorganisms
Bioaccumulation: Higher molecular weight esters may persist longer, but generally low risk due to metabolism in environment
Mobility: Low water solubility, likely to partition to soil and sediment
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid large-scale releases, do not allow to enter water systems or soil in large quantities
Waste Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations; incineration or chemical treatment preferred
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse, puncture, and send to approved waste facility, label clearly
Precautions: Do not allow material to enter public water systems or soil in significant amounts
Recycling: Empty containers may be recycled after thorough cleaning if allowed by regulation
UN Number: Not classified as a dangerous good for land, sea, or air transport (subject to component review and solvent content)
Transport Hazard Class: None under ADR/RID/IMDG/IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Mixture or refer to solvent used
Packing Group: Not regulated
Special Precautions: Prevent package leakage, protect from physical damage, store upright, clearly label
Regulatory Status: FAME 37 component mixes composed of natural substances not listed under major hazard chemical lists (TSCA, REACH, DSL, EINECS), but components and solvents may require registration
Label Requirements: Compliant with GHS/OSHA hazard communication for laboratory chemicals
Other Regulations: Refer to country or local transport, waste, or environmental safety laws for site-specific obligations
Workplace Use: Comply with workplace safety and chemical hygiene procedures
