MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Wheat Germ Oil

Botanical Name:            

Triticum aestivum

Synonyms:

Triticum vulgare, Triticum sativum, Triticum alstivum

INCI Name:

Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil

CAS #:                           

68917-73-7

Country of Origin:          

USA

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, Wheatgerm

 

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Golden yellow to amber brown liquid

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Relative Density:

0.910 – 0.935 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:

1.470 – 1.480 @ 30°C

Acid value:

<0.5 %

% Unsaponifiables:

<4.0 %

Saponification Value:

180 – 200     

Iodine Value:

115 – 135     

Peroxide Value:

<4.0 %

Total Saturated:

19

Total Monounsaturated:

61

Total Polyunsaturated:

29

Palmitic Acid:

11 – 16

Stearic Acid:

1 – 6

Oleic Acid:

12 – 39

Linoleic Acid:

30 – 57

Linolenic Acid:

2 – 10

Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed of the wheat germ.

Constituents:

Octacosanol, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, margaric, margaroleic,

stearic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic, arachidic, eicosanic, behenic and

erucic acids; tocopherols

Shelf-Life:

 

6 months to 1 year

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  >100 °C

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None known.

 

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: Not applicable.

Ingestion: Not applicable.

Skin contact: Not applicable.

 

11. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

None needed.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: July 13, 2010.

 

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CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Wheatgerm Oil

Product No: 15026                                                                      

Lot#  15026-A12

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Golden yellow to reddish liquid

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic odor

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Relative Density:

0.910 – 0.935 @ 20°C

Complies

Free Fatty Acid:

<10.0 %

8.91%

% Unsaponifiables:

<4.0 %

Complies

Iodine Value:

115 – 135    

Complies

Mfg. Date:

 

Exp. Date:

Jan 20, 2010

 

Jan 20, 2012