MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Hempseed Oil - Organic

Botanical Name:            

Cannabis sativa

Synonyms:

Cannabis chinense, Cannabis indica

INCI Name:

Cannabis sativa seed oil

CAS #:                            

68956-68-3

Country of Origin:          

China

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, hempseed

UN No. 9277: Oils, n.o.s. with Flash Point NOT less than 93 °C (200 °F)

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Greenish yellow to dark greenish yellow liquid

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor

Solubility:

Soluble in oils. Insoluble in water.

Relative Density:

0.914 – 0.924 @ 25°C

Refractive Index:

1.475 – 1.479 @ 25°C

Acid Value:

<3.0 mg KOH/g

Peroxide Value:

<10.0 meq KOH/kg

% Unsaponifiables:

<2.0 %

Moisture & Volatiles:

<0.5 %

Iodine Value:

150 – 170  

Saponification Value:

189 – 195 mg KOH/g

Palmitic Acid:

4 – 10 %

Stearic Acid:

1 – 4 %

Oleic Acid:

6 – 20 %

Linoleic Acid:

45 – 65 %

Alpha-Linolenic Acid:

14 – 28 %

Gamma-Linolenic Acid:

1 – 4 %

Others:

0 – 4 %

Total Plate Count:

<1000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold:

<100 cfu/g

Pathogenic Bacteria:

Negative

Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed of the seeds.

Constituents:

Lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margaroleic, stearic,

oleic, linoleic, a-linolenic, g-linolenic, arachidic, eicosenic, behenic,

erucic, lignoceric, trans-oleic, trans-linoleic and trans-linolenic acids.

Shelf-Life:

 

6 to 12 months.

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 Use:

Gloves and overall.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: July 13, 2009.

 

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, 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: Hempseed Oil - Organic

Product No: 51007

Lot # 51007- A01

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Greenish yellow to dark greenish yellow liquid

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Relative Density:

0.914 – 0.924 @ 25°C

Complies

Refractive Index:

1.475 – 1.479 @ 25°C

Complies

Acid Value:

<3.0 mg KOH/g

Complies

Peroxide Value:

<10.0 meq KOH/kg

Complies

% Unsaponifiables:

<2.0 %

Complies

Moisture & Volatiles:

<0.5 %

Complies

Iodine Value:

150 – 170  

Complies

Saponification Value:

189 – 195 mg KOH/g

Complies