MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.

Product name: Vitamin E Oil Dispersed

Product code: TBA

Supplier: Essential Oils Direct Po Box 161 Oldham OL2 6FA

Emergency Tel No:  0161 633 3952 Emergency Contact:  Mr. David Freer.

View more MSDS at http://www.essentialoilsdirect.co.uk/msds 

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

Definition/Botanical Origin: DL dispersed in Sweet Almond Oil for ease of application.

CAS No: 8007-69-0, 10191-41-0 EINECS: 273-313-5, 233-466-0

IFRA: Not restricted

(Sweet Almond) Oil, Topcopherol 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Concentrated product. Observe good housekeeping procedures.  

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:

Inhalation:  No vapours present at normal temperatures.

Eye contact:  Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mins. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.

Skin contact:  Can be applied directly to the skin in accordance with user instructions.

Ingestion:  Product is not considered hazardous. Seek medical advice in case of  any adverse effects.

Other:  When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.

Extinguishing media  Use CO₂, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying recommended: extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.

Special measures:  Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.

Extinguishing procedures:  Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray. 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.                    

Personal precautions:  Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.

Environment precautions:  Keep away from drains, soils, surface & groundwaters.      

Cleaning up methods  Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover for spillages: with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Clean with hot water & detergents. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations. 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE.

Precautions in handling:  Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.  Avoid static discharges.

Storage conditions:  Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool & dry area away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum.

Fire protection:  Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area. 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS /  PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Respiratory protection:  No special measures under normal conditions.

Hand protection:  No special measures under normal conditions.

Eye protection:  Use safety glasses if there is a risk of splashing.

Work/Hygiene practices:  Wash hands with soap & water after handling. 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.

Colour:  Colourless to yellow

Appearance:  Liquid

Odour:  Odourless

Flash-point °C:  >200

Specific gravity @ 20°C:  0.910 to 0.940

Refractive index @ 20°C:  1.470 to 1.490

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.

Reactivity:  It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.

Decomposition:  Thermal decomposition products are carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

No data available 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Biodegradability:  Readily biodegradable

Precautions:  Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water. 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice. 

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.

Road (ADR/RID):  n/a                                  

Air (IATA):  n/a

Sea (IMDG):  n/a

CHIP: See section15 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION. According to Directive 88/379/EEC

Hazards:   n/a

Symbols:  n/a

Risk Phrases:   n/a

Safety Phrases:    n/a 

16. OTHER INFORMATION.

Cosmetics Directive 7^th amendment: Not restricted 

PACKAGING:

            Type                                Suitability

SHELF LIFE

When stored within advised conditions, re-test after 12 months then at 6 monthly intervals up to a maximum shelf life of 24 months. 

Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.

In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.