MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Meadowfoam Oil

Botanical Name:            

Limnanthes alba

Synonyms:

Lilium douglasii alba, Limnanthus alba, meadowfoam oil

INCI Name:

Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil

CAS #:                           

153065-40-8

Country of Origin:          

Australia

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oils, meadowfoam

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

Chemical family:  Fatty acid triglyceride

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Erucic acid – this product is not edible.

EINECS:  310-127-6

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Light golden to yellow color liquid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic neutral odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific gravity:

0.830 – 0.880 @ 25°C

Peroxide Value:

<0.20 %

Acid Value:

<0.06 %

Iodine Value:

85 – 95

Unsaponifiables:

<0.20 %

Saponification Value:

165 – 175

Arachidic Acid Content:

0.75 – 1.00 %

Eicosamic Acid Content:

60 – 65 %

Erucic Acid Content:

13 – 18 %

Docosadienoic Acid:

15 – 20 %

Extraction Method:

Solvent extraction of the seeds.

Constituents:

Arachidic, eicosamic, erucic, docosadienoic fatty acids and traces of

C:20 fatty acids and others.

Shelf-Life:

6 months to  1 year (extremely stable)

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: >260 °C (open cup)

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None. Contains high percentage of erucic acid.

 

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 Industrial Use:

Gloves, safety goggles and lab coat.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 6th May 2008

 

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: Meadowfoam Oil                                                         Lot No:  15038-A06

Product No: 15038

                       15038-B06

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                    

Light golden color liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic neutral odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific gravity:

0.830 – 0.880 @ 25°C

Complies

Peroxide Value:

<0.20 %

Complies

Acid Value:

<0.06 %

Complies

Iodine Value:

85 – 95

Complies

Unsaponifiables:

<0.20 %

Complies

Saponification Value:

165 – 175

Complies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Meadowfoam Oil                                                         Lot No:  15038-A07

Product No: 15038

                     

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Light golden color liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic neutral odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific gravity:

0.830 – 0.880 @ 25°C

Complies

Peroxide Value:

<0.20 %

Complies

Acid Value:

<0.06 %

Complies

Iodine Value:

85 – 95

Complies

Unsaponifiables:

<0.20 %

Complies

Saponification Value:

165 – 175

Complies