MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Chamomile

Standardized powdered extract – 1.2% Apigenin

Extract Ratio:

Approx. 10 parts of flowers to 1 part of extract

Botanical Name:            

Matricaria recutita

Synonyms:

Matricaria chamomilla, Chamomilla recutita

INCI Name:

Matricaria recutita flower extract

County of Origin:          

China

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Extract, chamomile

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

 

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Fine yellow brownish powder.

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in hydro-alcoholic solutions.

Mesh Size:

NLT 90 % through 80 mesh-size.

Assay:

apigenin

Ash Content:

NMT 5 %

Moisture Content:

NMT 5 %

Heavy Metals:

NMT 10 ppm

Pesticides Residues:

NMT 1 ppm

Total Plate Count:

NMT 1000 cfu/g

Total Yeast & Mold:

NMT 100 cfu/g

E. Coli:

Negative

Salmonella

Negative

Staphylococcus:

Negative

Method of Extraction:

Hydro-alcoholic extraction of the macerated dried flowers.

Extraction Solvent:

water.

Constituents:

apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, umbelliferone, herniarin

Shelf-life:

2 years if sealed and store away from direct sunlight.

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

N/A

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Small particles can be irritating to the mucus membrane.

 

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 for Industrial and Bulk Use:

Avoid breathing in product – small particles can be a nuisance.

Wear dusk mask, goggles, gloves and overall.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 11th February 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: Chamomile 10:1

Product No: 27055

Lot No: 27055-01A

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Fine brownish Yellow powder.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in hydro-alcoholic solutions.

Complies

Mesh Size:

NLT 90 % through 80 mesh-size.

Complies

Assay:

NLT 1.2 % Apigenin

Complies

Ash Content:

NMT 5 %

Complies

Moisture Content:

NMT 5 %

Complies

 

Heavy Metals:

NMT 10 ppm

Complies

Pesticides Residues:

NMT 1 ppm

Complies

Total Plate Count:

NMT 1000 cfu/g

Complies

Total Yeast & Mold:

NMT 100 cfu/g

Complies

E. Coli:

Negative

Complies

Salmonella

Negative

Complies

Staphylococcus:

Negative

Complies