MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product Identification:
Product Name:	Silk Powder
Botanical Name:	Bombyx mori
Synonyms:	Phalaena mori
INCI Name:	Powder Silk
CAS #:	9009-99-8
County of Origin:	China
2. Classification:
24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (613)-996-6666 CANUTEC
3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:
None Known.
4. Physical & Chemical Properties:
Appearance:	White to yellow 200 mesh size powder.
Odor:	Characteristic odor.
Solubility:	Soluble in water.
Loss on Drying:	<6.0 %
Residue on Ignition:	<5.0 %
pH (1% solution):	5.0 – 7.5
Heavy Metals:	<10 ppm
Pathogenic Bacteria:	Negative
Extraction Method:	Powdered silk of the silkworm cocoon.
Constituents:	Aspartate, glutamate, serine, glycine, threonine, alanine, arginine, leucine, valine, methionine, phenylanine, isoleucine, cystine, tyrosine, lysine and praline.
5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Flash Point: >93 °C Non-flammable solid.
6. Reactivity/Stability Data:
Reactivity: Stable at room temperature. Always avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, alkali and acids. Does not react with water.
Decomposition: When heated to decomposition, may produce carbon dioxide/monoxide smoke with possibility of sulfur dioxide.
7. Toxicological Properties/Information:
None known. Small particulate matter may be irritating to the mucus membranes, or eyes.
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 – CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.
Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.
Storage: Store in cool (ideally 15 – 25 °C), dry, well ventilated area protected in an air-tight container away from heat and light or direct sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.
9. First Aid Measures:
Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Avoid casual breathing.
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. Wash with soap and plenty of water.
10. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:
Always use a safety goggles. Handle in a well ventilated area, and avoid breathing in vapor directly by using a vapor respirator. Skin contact :wash with soap and water.
11. Other Regulatory Information:
WHMIS (Canada): Not classified under WHMIS. HMIS (USA): Health Hazard – 0 Fire Hazard – 0 Reactivity – 0 Personal Protection – H Risk Phrases: S36/38 – May be irritating to eyes/skin.
13. Preparation Information:
Quality Assurance New Directions Aromatics Inc. 21-B Regan Road, Brampton, ON L7A 1C5, Canada Date Revised: 3^rd October 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: Silk Powder
Product No: 16010		Lot No: 16010-A05
	Specifications:	Results:
Appearance:	White to yellow 200 mesh size powder.	Complies
Odor:	Characteristic odor.	Complies
Solubility:	Partially soluble in water.	Complies
Loss on Drying:	<6.0 %	Complies
Residue on Ignition:	<2.0 %	Complies
pH (1% solution):	5.0 – 7.5	Complies
Heavy Metals:	<10 ppm	Complies
Pathogenic Bacteria:	Negative	Complies