MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product Identification:
Product Name:	Rhubarb Root Standardized powdered extract – 9% Anthaquivone
Herbal Strength:	Approx 9 parts of roots to 1 part of extract.
Botanical Name:	Rheum palmatum
Synonyms:	Rheum officinale, Rheum rhaponticum, Rheum potaninii
INCI Name:	Rheum palmatum extract
Country of Origin:	China
2. Classification:
Chemical Identification: Extract, rhubarb 24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC
3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:
N/A
4. Physical & Chemical Properties:
Appearance:	Fine brownish yellow powder.
Odor:	Characteristic odor.
Solubility:	Almost soluble in hydro-alcoholic solutions.
Mesh Size:	NLT 90 % through 80 mesh-size.
Assay:	NLT 9 % anthaquivone
Ash Content:	NMT 5 %
Moisture Content:	NMT 5 %
Heavy Metals:	NMT 10 ppm
Organics Residues:	NMT 1 ppm
Pesticides Residues:	NMT 1 ppm
Solvent Residues:	NMT 0.01 %
Total Plate Count:	NMT 1000 cfu/g
Total Yeast & Mold:	NMT 100 cfu/g
E. Coli:	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Staphylococcus:	Negative
Method of Extraction:	Hydro-alcoholic extraction of the macerated dried root.
Extraction Solvent:	70 % v/v Grain alcohol.
Constituents:	Rheopurgarin, rheochrysidin alizarin, rhein, emodin, phaoretin, chrysophanic, cinnamic, rheinolic and gallic acids, rheo-tannic
Shelf-life:	2 years if sealed and store away from diect sunlight.
5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:
N/A
6. Reactivity/Stability Data:
Reactivity: Stable.
Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide smoke.
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: Pack in aluminum foil bag and one plastic bag inside. Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
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:
Avoid breathing in product – small particles can be a nuisance.
12. Preparation Information:
Quality Assurance New Directions Aromatics Inc. Brampton ON L7A 1C5 Revision Date: 8^th May 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: Rhubarb Root P.E. 9%
Product No: 27045		Lot No: 27045-01
	Specifications:	Results:
Appearance:	Fine brownish yellow powder.	Complies
Odor:	Characteristic odor.	Complies
Solubility:	Almost soluble in hydro-alcoholic solutions.	Complies
Mesh Size:	NLT 90 % through 80 mesh-size.	Complies
Assay:	NLT 9 % anthaquivone	Complies
Ash Content:	NMT 5 %	Complies
Moisture Content:	NMT 5 %	Complies
Heavy Metals:	NMT 10 ppm	Complies
Organics Residues:	NMT 1 ppm	Complies
Pesticides Residues:	NMT 0.1 ppm	Complies
Solvent Residues:	NMT 0.01 %	Complies
Total Plate Count:	NMT 1000 cfu/g	Complies
Total Yeast & Mold:	NMT 100 cfu/g	Complies
E. Coli:	Negative	Complies
Salmonella	Negative	Complies
Staphylococcus:	Negative	Complies