MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION: 1.1 PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION |
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Product Name: |
Camellia Seed Refined
Carrier Oil |
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Botanical Name: |
Camellia sinensis |
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Synonyms: |
Thea viridis, Thea sinensis, Thea bohea, Camellia theifera, Camellia thea, Camellia bohea |
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INCI Name: |
Camellia sinensis
seed oil |
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CAS #: |
68916-73-4 |
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Country of Origin: |
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Important Note |
Also known as Tea Seed
Oil. Do not confuse this oil with Tea Tree Essential Oil |
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SECTION: 1.2 COMPANY
IDENTIFICATION |
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Company: |
WFMED |
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Address: |
8245
Backlick Road Unit D and V |
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Telephone No: |
(703) 339-5388 |
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FAX: |
(703) 339-1999 |
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
NUMBER: (703) 339-5388 |
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SECTION: 2. COMPOSITION /
INFORMATION INGREDIENTS |
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Constituents: |
Lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, stearic,
oleic, linoleic, a-linoleic, arachidic, eicosenoic, behenic, erucic and lignoceric acids |
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C18:1 Oleic Acid: |
72-87 % |
C18:1 Oleic Acid: |
72-87 % |
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C18:2 Linoleic Acid: |
5.3-14.3% |
C18:2 Linoleic Acid: |
5.3-14.3% |
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SECTION: 3. HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION |
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This material is a vegetable
oil. The manufacturer does not anticipate any harmful effects from this
product providing good manufacturing practices are followed. |
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SECTION: 4. FIRST AID
MEASURES |
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Eye Contact: |
Irrigate with water
immediately, continue flushing eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention if irritation persists. |
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Inhalation: |
Remove to fresh air. |
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Ingestion: |
Do not induce vomiting.
Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing or
is Convulsing. |
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Skin Contact: |
Skin contact may not produce
irritation, or itching of the skin. |
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SECTION: 5. FIRE FIGHTING
MEASURES |
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Flash Point: |
> |
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Extinguishing media: |
Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical
or foam. |
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Special Procedures: |
Determine the need to
evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan. |
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Unusual Firefighting |
None identified. |
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Protective Equipment: |
None |
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Combustion Product: |
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon
Dioxide |
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SECTION: 6. ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE MEASURES |
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Safety Precautions: |
Eliminate all ignition
sources. Ventilate area. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area
according to your local emergency plan. |
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Environmental Precautions:
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Keep away from drains,
surface and ground water. Report spills to appropriate Authorities if
required. |
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Methods For Cleaning Up: |
Contain and collect with
inert absorbent material and place in suitable container for disposal. Comply
with all federal, state, and local regulation. Wipe small spills with cloth.
Clean with hot water and detergent. |
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SECTION: 7. HANDLING AND
STORAGE |
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Handling: |
None. Contaminated clothing
and shoes should be cleaned before re-use. |
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Storage |
Store in a cool, dry, well
ventilated place protected from light. |
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Keep away from extreme heat
and from freezing conditions and away from all sources of ignition |
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SECTION: 8. EXPOSURE
CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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Eyes Protection: |
The use of safety glasses is
recommended |
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Respiratory Protection: |
In well- ventilated areas, respiratory
protection is not normally required. |
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Protective Equipment: |
An eyewash fountain and / or
safety shower should be available in the work area. Acceptable industrial
hygiene practices should be maintained. |
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SECTION: 9. PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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Appearance: |
Yellow to golden liquid. |
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Odor: |
Characteristic odor. |
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Solubility: |
Soluble in alcohol and oils.
Insoluble in water. |
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Relative Density: |
0.905 – 0.925 @°C |
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Refractive Index: |
1.468 – 1.474 @°C |
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Free Fatty Acids: |
<1.0 % |
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% Unsaponifiables:
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<3.0 % |
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Saponification Value: |
185 – 205 |
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Iodine Value: |
75 – 95 |
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Peroxide Value: |
<5 % |
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Extraction Method: |
Cold-pressed of the
seeds/kernels |
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SECTION: 10. STABILITY AND
REACTIVITY |
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Stability: |
Chemically stable. |
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This material presents no
significant reactivity hazard. |
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Conditions to Avoid: |
Avoid sparks, flame and
excessive heat. |
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Materials to Avoid: |
Strong oxidizing agents. |
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Flammability: |
Combustible liquid. |
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Hazardous Polymerization: |
Will not occur. |
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Hazardous Combustion or |
None known. |
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Decomposition Products: |
When heated to decomposition
produces carbon dioxide and monoxide smoke. |
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SECTION: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION |
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Skin Contact: |
When hot, Adverse skin
effects should be prevented by normal care and personal hygiene |
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Eye Contact: |
May irritate eyes. |
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Ingestion: |
Low order toxicity causing
irritation of the stomach and intestines which results in nausea and
vomiting. |
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Medical Conditions
Aggravated |
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by Exposure: |
None |
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Chronic Toxicity: |
May cause allergic reactions
on skin |
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Carcinogenicity Data: |
None of the components of
this material are listed as a carcinogen. |
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Reproductive Toxicity: |
No adverse effects on
reproduction are known. |
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Acute Toxicity Values: |
No data is currently
available. |
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SECTION: 12. ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION |
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Very toxic to aquatic
organism may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
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Avoid any pollution of
ground, surface or underground water. |
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SECTION: 13. DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATION |
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Incineration or sanitary
landfill in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations. Check
with disposal expert to insure compliance |
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SECTION: 14. TRANSPORT
INFORMATION |
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US DOT Shipping
Description: |
Check appropriate authority |
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IATA Shipping (Air): |
Check appropriate authority |
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IMDG Shipping Description:
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Check appropriate authority |
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SECTION: 15. REGULATORY
INFORMATION |
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WHMIS ( |
N/A |
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HMIS ( |
Health Hazard – 0 Fire Hazard
–1 Reactivity – 0 |
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EU Classes and Risk
Phrases for reference: N/A |
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SECTION: 16. OTHER
INFORMATION |
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Revision Date: June 13, 2012 |
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The information contained in
this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet is obtained from
current and reliable sources. The information contained herein is true and to
the best WFMED knowledge. Nothing herein should be interpreted as a recommendation
to infringe existing patents or violate any Laws or Regulation. Final
determination of the suitability of the material is the sole responsibility
of the user. Customers should purchase products from WFMED with the clear
understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion
and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other
relevant technical information specific to the product. WFMED shall not be
held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical
effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or
the improper use of a product. The user of the product is solely responsible
for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of The
products, including intellectual property rights of third parties. As with
any manufacturing process, WFMED strongly recommends small lab scale testing
for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing. The
information on the WFMED website is obtained from current and reliable
sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy.
Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by WFMED as
to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product
is outside the control WFMED, 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. The liability of WFMED is limited to the
value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. WFMED shall
not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions
taken in reliance thereon. |
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