MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Vitamin E  MT50 – Full Spectrum

Other Name:            

Vitamin E  USP/FCC/NF Grade

Synonyms:

Natural tocopherol, Natural Vitamin E

INCI Name:

Tocopherol

CAS #:                           

59-02-9

Country of Origin:          

Canada

 

2. Classification:

24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC 

         

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

None.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Golden yellow to reddish viscous liquid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.952 – 0.966 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:

1.494 – 1.498 @ 20°C

Specific Rotation:

> 20

α-Tocopherol:

12 – 17 %

ß-Tocopherol:

1.3 – 1.6 %

γ-Tocopherol:

61 – 67 %

δ-Tocopherol:

19 – 25 %

Total Tocopherols:

50 – 55 %

Acid Value:

< 1.0

Benzo A Pyrene: 

< 1.0 ppb

Process Method:

Isolated from vitamin E rich oils.

Constituents:

 

α-tocopherol, ß-tocopherol, γ-tocopherol, δ-tocopherol

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  93 °C

Flammable liquid. Will ignite if overheated.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable. Always avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, alkali and acids. Does not react with water.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition may give off acrid and carbon monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Acute oral, LD50 (mouse) >4000 mg/kg

Acute dermal,  , LD50 (rat) >3000 mg/kg

 

8. CAUTION:

Eco-toxicity in water, LC50 (trout) = 100 mg/L for 96 hrs

                                LC50 (algae) = 28 mg/L for 72 hrs.

 

9. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Storage: Store in cool, dry, well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and light or direct sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

10. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Avoid casual breathing.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

11. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Always use a safety goggles.

Handle in a well ventilated area.

Always avoid skin contact with concentrated product by wearing chemical resistant or surgical gloves.

 

12. Other Regulatory Information:

WHMIS (Canada):

Not controlled under WHMIS.

 

HMIS (USA):

Health Hazard – 1 (slight)

Fire Hazard – 1 (slight)

Reactivity – 0

Personal Protection – H

 

Risk Phrases:

R36/38 – irritating to skin and eyes.

R52/53 – Harmful to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse effects to aquatic environment.

S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

 

13. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

21-B Regan Road,

Brampton, ON

L7A 1C5, Canada                                                                         

 

Date Revised: 5th September 2008

 

 

Disclaimer

 

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet are obtained from current and reliable sources.  As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

 

New Directions Aromatics Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s).  Furthermore, New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use should consider nothing container herein as a recommendation.  The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Vitamin E  MT50 – Full Spectrum

 

 

Product No: 16027

Lot No: 16027-A22

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Golden yellow to reddish viscous liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.952 – 0.966 @ 20°C

Complies

Refractive Index:

1.494 – 1.498 @ 20°C

Complies

Specific Rotation:

> 20

Complies

α-Tocopherol:

12 – 17 %

Complies

ß-Tocopherol:

1.3 – 1.6 %

Complies

γ-Tocopherol:

61 – 67 %

Complies

δ-Tocopherol:

19 – 25 %

Complies

Total Tocopherols:

50 – 55 %

Complies

Acid Value:

< 1.0

Complies

Benzo A Pyrene:

 

Manufacture Date:

 

Expiry Date:

< 1.0 ppb

 

05/07/08

 

05/07/11

Complies

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Vitamin E  MT50 – Full Spectrum

 

 

Product No: 16027

Lot No: 16027-A21 (-B21)

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Golden yellow to reddish viscous liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.952 – 0.966 @ 20°C

Complies

Refractive Index:

1.494 – 1.498 @ 20°C

Complies

Specific Rotation:

> 20

Complies

α-Tocopherol:

12 – 17 %

Complies

ß-Tocopherol:

1.3 – 1.6 %

Complies

γ-Tocopherol:

61 – 67 %

Complies

δ-Tocopherol:

19 – 25 %

Complies

Total Tocopherols:

50 – 55 %

Complies

Acid Value:

< 1.0

Complies

Benzo A Pyrene: 

< 1.0 ppb

Complies