MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Spruce Oil – White

Botanical Name:            

Picea glauca

Synonyms:

Picea alba, Abies canadensis, Picea albertiana, Picea canadensis, Pinus glauca

INCI Name:

Picea canadensis leaf oil

CAS #:                           

8008-80-8

Country of Origin:          

Canada

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, spruce

UN No. 1169: Liquid Aromatics Extracts

Packaging Group: III           Class: 3

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic fresh balsamic sweet fruity odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.907 – 0.926 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:            

-25.0 – -15.0 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:            

1.466 – 1.472 @ 20°C

Bornyl Acetate:

25 – 35 %

α-Pinene:

16 – 24 %

Camphene:

15 – 20 %

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of the leaves and twigs.

Contents:

Bornyl acetate, a-pinene, camphene, tricyclene, myrcene, limonene,

b-pinene, b-phellandrene, piperitone, a-phellandrene, terpinen-4-ol

Flash Point:

50 °C

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: 50 °C

Flammable liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Liquid may irritate skin and eyes.

Should be avoided during pregnancy.

 

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, dry and well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and 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.

 

11. Individual Protection:

Use safety glasses.

Avoid breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling.

Avoid skin contact by using chemical resistant gloves.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 8th 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: Spruce Essential Oil  - White

Product No: 11136

Lot No: 11136-02

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic fresh balsamic sweet fruity odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.907 – 0.926 @ 20°C

Complies

Optical Rotation:            

-25.0 – -15.0 @ 20°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.466 – 1.472 @ 20°C

Complies