MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product Identification:
Product Name:	Avocado Oil
Botanical Name:	Persea americana var americana
Synonyms:	Persea gratissima, Persea persea, Laurus persea, Persea leiogyna
INCI Name:	Persea gratissima (avocado) oil
CAS #:	8024-32-6
County of Origin:	USA
2. Classification:
Chemical Identification: Oil, avocado UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s. with Flash Point NOT less than 93 °C (200 °F) 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC
3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:
N/A
4. Physical & Chemical Properties:
Appearance:	Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid.
Odor:	Characteristic odor.
Solubility:	Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.
Relative Density:	0.910 – 0.925 @°C
Refractive Index:	1.460 – 1.480 @°C
Free Fatty Acids:	<0.1 %
% Unsaponifiables:	<3.0 %
Saponification Value:	180 – 195
Iodine Value:	75 – 95
Peroxide Value:	<2 %
Total Saturated:	4.5 – 15.6
Total Monounsaturated:	60.1 – 87.6
Total Polyunsaturated:	10 – 21
Palmitic Acid:	4 – 10
Stearic Acid:	0.5 – 3
Oleic Acid:	60 – 80
Linoleic Acid:	10 – 20
Extraction Method:	Cold-pressed of the seeds/kernels.
Constituents:	Lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margaroleic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, a-linoleic, arachidic, eicosenoic, behenic, erucic acids
Shelf-Life:	More than 1 year.
5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Flash Point: >100 °C
6. Reactivity/Stability Data:
Reactivity: Stable.
Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces carbon dioxide and monoxide smoke.
7. Toxicological Properties/Information:
None known.
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 – water spray, CO2, foam and dry chemicals.
Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.
Storage: Store in cool, dark place in tightly closed container. Keep air contact to minimum.
9. First Aid Measures:
Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water.
11. Individual Protection for Industrial and Bulk Use:
Gloves and overall.
12. Preparation Information:
Quality Assurance New Directions Aromatics Inc. Brampton ON, L7A 1C5 Revision Date: 15^th March 2007
Disclaimer The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet is 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: Avocado Oil
Product No: 15003 Lot No: 15003-A11 (-B11) Batch No: 7559
	Specifications:	Results:
Appearance:	Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid	Complies
Odor:	Characteristic odor	Complies
Solubility:	Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.	Complies
Relative Density:	0.910 – 0.925 @°C	Complies
Refractive Index:	1.460 – 1.480 @°C	Complies
Free Fatty Acids:	<0.1 %	Complies
% Unsaponifiables:	<3.0 %	Complies
Saponification Value:	180 – 195	Complies
Iodine Value:	75 – 95	Complies
Peroxide Value:	<2 %	Complies