MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Jojoba Beads – Glacier

Botanical Origin:

Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) seed oil

INCI Name:

Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil

CAS #:                           

159518-85-1

Country of Origin:          

USA

 

2. Classification:

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

         

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Erucic Acid Ester. This product is inedible.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Free flowing micro-spheres.

Color:

White

Particle Size:

25 – 75 μm

Odor:

Odorless.

Solubility:

Insoluble in water.

Melting Point:

68.5 ˚C

Jojoba Esters:

100 %

Synthesis:

Hydrogenation of jojoba oil to produce jojoba esters.

Recommended Use:

1 – 15 %

Shelf-Life:

2 years.

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:   >100 ˚C

Non-flammable solid.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable at room temperature.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition, the smoke may contain carbon monoxide and residual zinc.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Contains approximately 14% of erucic acid with oral (rat) LD50 = 21.5mg/kg.

Conjunctiva hyperemia observed in eyes of rabbits that cleared up within 24 hours.

 

8. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Vacuum to clean spillage or if sweeping, use a dust suppressant and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – water spray, CO2, foam and dry chemicals.

Environment: This product is 100% biodegradable and is not expected to be harmful to the environment.

Storage: No special precautions.

 

9. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing.

 

10. Individual Protection:

Use a safety goggles.

Use techniques to minimize generating dust. Avoid vigorous shaking of bags.

 

11. Other Regulatory Information:

WHMIS (Canada):

Non-combustible solid.

 

HMIS (USA):

Health Hazard – 0

Fire Hazard – 0

Reactivity – 0

Personal Protection – E

 

Risk Phrases:

 

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

21-B Regan Road,

Brampton, ON

L7A 1C5, Canada                                                                         

 

Date Revised: 4th July 2006

 

 

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, 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: Jojoba Beads – Glacier

 

 

Product No: 16046

Lot No: 16046-01

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Free flowing micro-spheres.

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Color:

White

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Particle Size:

25 – 75 μm

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Odor:

Odorless.

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Solubility:

Insoluble in water.

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