MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Rhassoul Clay

Other Names:

Saponiferous clay, Ghassoul clay

INCI Name:

Moroccan lava clay

CAS #:                           

Not available

County of Origin:           

China

 

2. Classification:

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

 

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Non-hazardous.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Greyish to brownish colored fine powder.

Odor:                              

Almost odourless.

pH:

6.0 – 9.0 @ 20 °C

Silica (SiO2):

55 – 65 %

Alumina (Al2O3):

<5.0 %

Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3):

<2.0 %

Lime (CaO):

<3.0 %

Magnesia (MgO):

<21.0 %

Soda (Na2O):

<0.25 %

Potash (K2O):

<0.70 %

Titania (TiO2):

<0.20 %

Heavy Metals:

<50 ppm

Process Method:

Sun dried.

Constituents:

Stevensites and magnesium silicates.

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Non-explosive.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

 

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: Store in cool, dry tightly closed container.

 

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:

Use safety glasses.

Avoid breathing in product by using a respirator for nuisance particles.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON

L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 15th April 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: Rhassoul Clay

Product No: 21021

Lot No: 21021-A03

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Greyish to brownish colored fine powder.

Complies

Odor:                              

Almost odourless.

Complies

pH:

6.0 – 9.0 @ 20 °C

Complies

Silica (SiO2):

55 – 65 %

Complies

Alumina (Al2O3):

<5.0 %

Complies

Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3):

<2.0 %

Complies

Lime (CaO):

<3.0 %

Complies

Magnesia (MgO):

<21.0 %

Complies

Soda (Na2O):

<0.25 %

Complies

Potash (K2O):

<0.70 %

Complies

Titania (TiO2):

<0.20 %

Complies

Heavy Metals:

<50 ppm

Complies