MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Birch Tar Oil

Botanical Name:            

Betula alba

INCI Name:                   

Betula alba (birch tar) oil

CAS #:                           

8001 – 88 - 5

County of Origin:           

Russia

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Birch Tar essential oil

UN No. 1169: Liquid aromatic extract.

Packaging Group: III

Class: 3

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Dark brown to orange liquid.

Odor:                              

Smokey burnt wood.

Solubility:

Insoluble in alcohol and water.

Boiling Point:

175 °C

Melting Point:

- 8.0 °C

Specific Gravity:            

1.130 – 1.35 @ 25°C

Refractive Index:            

1.522 – 1.590 @ 20°C

Extraction Method:          

Steam distillation of the bark.

Flash Point:

154 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: 154 °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:

Generally non-toxic/non-irritant. Can be fetal if taken in large quantities.

Avoid during pregnancy.

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. Avoid casual breathing.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician.

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

 

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: 14th August 2007

 

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: Birch Tar EssentialOil

Product No: 11010

Lot No: 11010-A01

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Orange liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Light smokey burnt wood.

Complies

Solubility:

Insoluble in alcohol and water.

Complies

Boiling Point:

175 °C

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

1. 13 – 1.35 @ 20°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.522 – 1.590@ 20°C

Complies