MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Witch Hazel Distillate 14%

Botanical Name:            

Hamamelis virginiana

Synonyms:

Hamameli macrophylla, Hamamelis virginiana var. macrophylla

INCI Name:

Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water (and) Ethanol

CAS #:                           

68916-39-2, 64-17-5

Country of Origin:          

Canada

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: witch hazel water

 

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Clear colorless liquid

Odor:                              

Characteristic witch hazel free from acetous odor

Solubility:

Insoluble in oils. Soluble in water and alcohol.

Specific gravity:

0.976 – 0.983 @ 25 Deg. C

pH @ 25 Deg. C:

3.0 – 5.0

Formaldehyde:

Negative

Total Non-Volatile Residues:

<25 mg/100mL

Ethanol:

14 – 15 %

Witch Hazel Extract:

85 – 86 %

Limits of Tannins:

<0.03 mg/mL 

Yeast & Mold Count:

<10 CFU/mL

Extraction Method:

Distillation of witch hazel twigs and bark with 7:43 ethanol: water.

Constituents:

Witch hazel volatiles, water and ethanol.

Shelf-Life:

Up to 3 years

 

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. Contact doctor if irritation continues.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Seek medical advice.

Skin contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water. Contact doctor if irritation continues.

 

10. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Gloves, safety goggles and lab coat.

 

11. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON, L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: 27th August 2008

 

Disclaimer

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet is 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: Witch Hazel Distillate 14%

Product No: 16015

Lot No: 16015-A09  (-B09)                           

 

 

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Clear colorless liquid

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic Witch Hazel  Free from Acetous odor

Complies

Solubility:

Insoluble in oils. Soluble in water and alcohol.

Complies

Specific gravity:

0.976 – 0.983 @ 25 Deg. C

 

Complies

pH @ 25 Deg. C:

3.0 – 5.0

Complies

Limits of Tannins:

<0.03 mg/mL 

Complies

Total Non-Volatile Residues:

<25 mg/100mL

Complies

Ethanol:

 

Retest Date:

14 – 15 %

 

May 2011

Complies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Witch Hazel Distillate 14%

Product No: 16015

Lot No: 16015-A10  (-B10)                          

 

 

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Clear colorless liquid

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic Witch Hazel  Free from Acetous odor

Complies

Solubility:

Insoluble in oils. Soluble in water and alcohol.

Complies

Specific gravity:

0.976 – 0.983 @ 25 Deg. C

 

Complies

pH @ 25 Deg. C:

3.0 – 5.0

Complies

Limits of Tannins:

<0.03 mg/mL 

Complies

Total Non-Volatile Residues:

<25 mg/100mL

Complies

Ethanol:

 

Retest Date:

14 – 15 %

 

June 2011

Complies