MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Jojoba Oil – Clear Organic

Botanical Name:            

Simmondsia chinensis

Synonyms:

Buxus chinensis, Simmondsia californica Nutt.

INCI Name:

Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil

CAS #:                           

61789-91-1

County of Origin:          

USA

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oils, jojoba

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:

Erucic Acid. This product is inedible.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Clear and brilliant

Odor:                              

Characteristic neutral odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific gravity:

0.855 – 0.875 @ 25°C

Refractive Index:

1.460 – 1.468 @ 25°C

Solidification Point:

10 °C

Peroxide Value:

<5 meq/kg

Unsaponifiables:

45 – 55 %

Saponification Value:

90 – 98  

Acid Value:

<1.5  

Palmitic Acid:

<4 %

Oleic Acid:

5 – 25 %

Linoleic Acid:

<5 %

Eicosanic Acid:

40 – 80 %

Erucic Acid:

10 – 25 %

Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed of the seeds.

Constituents:

Lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margroleic, stearic,

oleic, linoleic, linolenic, arachidic, eicosanic, behenic, lignoceric and

erucic fatty acids.

Shelf-Life:

>1 year (stable)

 

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:

No data available

 

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, safety goggles and lab coat.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 15th 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: Jojoba  Oil – clear organic

Product No: 40003

Lot No:  40003-A04

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Clear and brillant

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic neutral odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific gravity:

0.855 – 0.875 @ 25°C

Complies

Refractive Index:

1.460 – 1.468 @ 25°C

Complies

Peroxide Value :

0.7 meq/kg

Complies

Acid Value :

0.74 mg KOH/g

Complies

Saponification Value:

90 – 98 

Complies