MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:           

Arborvitae Wild (Canadian White Cedar)   

Botanical Name:        

Thuja occidentialis   

INCI Name:               

Thuja occidentialis (white cedar) oil

CAS #:                            

 

Country of Origin:         

Canada

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Arborvitae wild oil.

UN No. 1169: Liquid aromatic extract.

Packaging Group: III

Class: 3

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Thuyone (50% to 70%)

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Colorless to pale yellow-green liquid.

Odor:                              

Sharp characteristic camphoraceous odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.905 – 0.919 @ 25°C

Refractive Index:            

1.456 – 1.459 @ 20°C

Extraction Method:          

Steam distillation of leaves, twigs and bark.

Volatile Oils:

0.5 – 1.0 %

Contents:

dextro-pinene, leave-fenchone and dextro-thujone.

Flash Point:

57 °C

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: 57 °C

Flammable liquid.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces acid fumes and carbon monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Oral toxin – poisonous due to high thujone content. Liquid may irritate eyes and skin.

Avoid during pregnancy – abortifacient.

 

8. 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 and well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

9. First Aid Measures:

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

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water. Use sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight for 24 hours.

 

11. Individual Protection:

Use safety glasses.

Avoid breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling.

Avoid skin contact by using chemical resistant gloves.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON

L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 8th 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: Arborvitae Essential Oil (wild)

Product No: 11004

Lot No: 11004-01

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale to dark yellow liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Strong characteristic bittersweet odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.916 – 0.935 @ 30°C

Complies

Optical Rotation:            

-25 – -3.5 @ 20°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.457 – 1.470 @ 30°C

Complies