MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product Identification:
Product Name:	Apple Green Natural Color
Botanical Name:	Spinacia Oleracea (and/or) Medicago sativa L.
Synonyms:	S. inermis, S. oleracea var. inermis, S. spinosa, Spinaca oleracea (and/or) M. caerulea var. pauciflora, M. karatschaica, M. lavrenkoi, M. pauciflora, M. sativa var. pilifera
INCI Name:	Spinacia Oleracea (spinach) extract (and/or) Medicago sativa (alfa alfa) extract
CAS #:
Country of Origin:	India
2. Classification:
Chemical Identification: Apple green color 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC
3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:
N/A
4. Physical & Chemical Properties:
Appearance:	Fine dark green powder.
Odor:	Characteristic odor.
Solubility:	Water soluble.
Identification:	Maximum absorbance peaks at 405nm and 630nm.
Absorbance value:	0.1 – 0.15 at λ=405nm 1:1000 dilution with 0.1N NaOH.
Maximum Absorbance:	E = 565 @ λ=405nm
Arsenic:	< 1.0 mg/kg
Lead:	< 1.0 mg/kg
Mercury:	< 0.05 mg/kg
Copper:	< 300 ppm
Heavy Metals:	< 40 ppm
Total Plate Count:	< 10000 per g
Total Yeast & Mold:	< 100 per g
E. Coli:	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Staphylococcus:	Negative
Method of Extraction:	Solvent extraction of the spinach or alfa alfa.
Extraction Solvent:	Purified acetone.
Constituents:	Chlororphyll, copper
Shelf-life:	2 years if sealed and store away from diect sunlight.
5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Non- flammable.
6. Reactivity/Stability Data:
Reactivity: Stable.
Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide smoke.
7. Toxicological Properties/Information:
Small particles can be irritating to the mucus membrane. Oral (mice), LD50 > 10000 mg/kg Oral (mice), LD50 = 0 – 15 mg/kg of chlorophyll-copper complex.
8. Preventive Data:
Spillage: Wash with copious amounts of water into sanitary sewer or mop up and wash down area.
Environment: Sanitary sewer or landfill is in accordance with local, state, and federal-pollution regulations.
Storage: Pack in aluminum foil bag and one plastic bag inside. Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
9. First Aid Measures:
Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 10 minutes.
Inhalation: Avoid casual breathing.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water.
11. Individual Protection:
Avoid breathing in product – small particles can be a nuisance.
12. Preparation Information:
Quality Assurance New Directions Aromatics Inc. Brampton ON L7A 1C5 Revision Date: 8^th May 2006
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, nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.   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: apple Green natural Color
Product No: 36001		Lot No: 36001-01
	Specifications:	Results:
Appearance:	Fine dark green powder.	Complies
Odor:	Characteristic odor.	Complies
Solubility:	Water soluble.	Complies
Identification:	Maximum absorbance peaks at 405nm and 630nm.	Complies
Absorbance value:	0.1 – 0.15 at λ=405nm 1:1000 dilution with 0.1N NaOH.	Complies
Maximum Absorbance:	E = 565 @ λ=405nm	Complies
Arsenic:	< 1.0 mg/kg	Complies
Lead:	< 1.0 mg/kg	Complies
Mercury:	< 0.05 mg/kg	Complies
Copper:	< 300 ppm	Complies
Heavy Metals:	< 40 ppm	Complies
Total Plate Count:	< 10000 per g	Complies
Total Yeast & Mold:	< 100 per g	Complies
E. Coli:	Negative	Complies
Salmonella	Negative	Complies
Staphylococcus:	Negative	Complies