MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION: 1.1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:

Camellia Seed Refined Carrier Oil

Botanical Name:

Camellia sinensis

Synonyms:

Thea viridis, Thea sinensis, Thea bohea, Camellia theifera,

Camellia thea, Camellia bohea

INCI Name:

Camellia sinensis seed oil

CAS #:

68916-73-4

Country of Origin:

China

Important Note

Also known as Tea Seed Oil. Do not confuse this oil with Tea Tree Essential Oil

 

SECTION: 1.2 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Company:

WFMED

Address:

8245 Backlick Road Unit D and V
Lorton VA 22079

Telephone No:

(703) 339-5388

FAX:

(703) 339-1999

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (703) 339-5388

 

SECTION: 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION INGREDIENTS

Constituents:

Lauric, myristic, palmitic, palmitoleic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, a-linoleic, arachidic, eicosenoic, behenic, erucic and lignoceric acids

C18:1 Oleic Acid:

72-87 %

C18:1 Oleic Acid:

72-87 %

C18:2 Linoleic Acid:

5.3-14.3%

C18:2 Linoleic Acid:

5.3-14.3%

 

SECTION: 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

This material is a vegetable oil. The manufacturer does not anticipate any harmful effects from this product providing good manufacturing practices are followed.

 

SECTION: 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact:

Irrigate with water immediately, continue flushing eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing or is Convulsing.

Skin Contact:

Skin contact may not produce irritation, or itching of the skin.

 

SECTION: 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point:

>100 °C

Extinguishing media:

Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical or foam.

Special Procedures:

Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan.

Unusual Firefighting

None identified.

Protective Equipment:

None

Combustion Product:

Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide

 

SECTION: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Safety Precautions:

Eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan.

Environmental Precautions:

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Report spills to appropriate Authorities if required.

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.

 

SECTION: 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:

None. Contaminated clothing and shoes should be cleaned before re-use.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place protected from light.

Keep away from extreme heat and from freezing conditions and away from all sources of ignition

 

SECTION: 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Eyes Protection:

The use of safety glasses is recommended

Respiratory Protection:

In well- ventilated areas, respiratory protection is not normally required.

Protective Equipment:

An eyewash fountain and / or safety shower should be available in the work area. Acceptable industrial hygiene practices should be maintained.

 

SECTION: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:

Yellow to golden liquid.

Odor:

Characteristic odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Relative Density:

0.905 – 0.925 @°C

Refractive Index:

1.468 – 1.474 @°C

Free Fatty Acids:

<1.0 %

% Unsaponifiables:

<3.0 %

Saponification Value:

185 – 205

Iodine Value:

75 – 95

Peroxide Value:

<5 %

Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed of the seeds/kernels

 

SECTION: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:

Chemically stable.

This material presents no significant reactivity hazard.

Conditions to Avoid:

Avoid sparks, flame and excessive heat.

Materials to Avoid:

Strong oxidizing agents.

Flammability:

Combustible liquid.

Hazardous Polymerization:

Will not occur.

Hazardous Combustion or

None known.

Decomposition Products:

When heated to decomposition produces carbon dioxide and monoxide smoke.

 

SECTION: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Skin Contact:

When hot, Adverse skin effects should be prevented by normal care and personal hygiene

Eye Contact:

May irritate eyes.

Ingestion:

Low order toxicity causing irritation of the stomach and intestines which results in nausea and vomiting.

Medical Conditions Aggravated

by Exposure:

None

Chronic Toxicity:

May cause allergic reactions on skin

Carcinogenicity Data:

None of the components of this material are listed as a carcinogen.

Reproductive Toxicity:

No adverse effects on reproduction are known.

Acute Toxicity Values:

No data is currently available.

 

SECTION: 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Very toxic to aquatic organism may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Avoid any pollution of ground, surface or underground water.

 

SECTION: 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

Incineration or sanitary landfill in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations. Check with disposal expert to insure compliance

 

SECTION: 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

US DOT Shipping Description:

Check appropriate authority

IATA Shipping (Air):

Check appropriate authority

IMDG Shipping Description:

Check appropriate authority

 

SECTION: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

WHMIS (Canada):

N/A

HMIS (USA):

Health Hazard – 0 Fire Hazard –1 Reactivity – 0

EU Classes and Risk Phrases for reference: N/A

 

SECTION: 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date: June 13, 2012


SECTION: 17. DISCLAIMER

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.