Material Safety Data Sheet
HEMP SEED OIL ORGANIC
WITH 0.5% VITAMIN E
Date: October 2014
1. Product and Supplier Description
Trade Name: Hemp Seed Oil Organic with 0.5% Vitamin E
INCI Name: Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Supplier:
Aromantic Ltd
17 Tytler Street
Forres
Moray
IV36 1EL
Tel: 01309 696900
Fax: 01309 696911
Email: info@aromantic.co.uk
2. Hazards Identification
General hazards: None.
3. Composition and Ingredient Information
Substance:
 Cold pressed from the organic seeds of the Cannabis Sativa plant.
 Vitamin E added as an antioxidant.
CAS Number: 89958-21-4
EC Number: 289-644-3
INCI Name: Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Country of Origin: China.
4. First Aid Measures
Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Wash and rinse with plenty of water.
Ingestion:
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Harmless.
Edible food grade.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishers: Water mist, carbon dioxide, or foam.
Unsuitable extinguishers: Water jet.
Protective Clothing: Fire fighters should wear protective clothing and approved respirator.
Hazards: Unknown.
6. Measures in case of accidental release
Environmental precautions: Should not go into drains and watercourses
Cleaning: Scrape up and shovel into waste container.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash hands before and after use.
Storage:
 In a cool dry room avoiding exposure to light.
 Observe Good Manufacturing Practices.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal protective equipment: safety glasses, rubber gloves and overalls when handling hot
oil.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
INCI Name: Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
CAS Number: 89958-21-4
EC Number: 289-644-3
Description:
 Oil obtained from cold pressing the seeds of the organic plant Cannabis sativa. A dark
green oily liquid with a slight earthy odour typical of hemp.
 Vitamin E Oil added as an antioxidant.
Application: Cosmetics and skincare etc.
Origin: China
ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Relative Density @ 20°C: 0.920 – 0.940
Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.450 – 1.490
Iodine Value: 145 – 165
Free Fatty Acid (% as Oleic): 2.0 maximum
Peroxide Value (Meq/kg): 5.0 maximum
Colour Lovibond (5.25” cell):
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 10.0 Yellow maximum
 2.0 Red maximum
Saponification Value: 195 – 199
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC): 10 ppm maximum
FATTY ACID PROFILE (%):
C16:0 Palmitic: 5 – 10
C18:0 Stearic: 1 – 4.5
C18:1 Oleic: 8 – 16
C18:2 Linoleic: 45 – 65
C18:3 Alpha Linolenic: 14 – 30
C18:3 Gamma Linolenic: 1.0 minimum
Storage: In original tightly sealed containers away from heat and light sources.
Shelf Life: Recommend re-test after 12 months storage
10. Stability and Reactivity
Materials to avoid: strong oxidising agents.
Conditions to avoid: high temperatures near flash point.
Hazardous decomposition products: Acrolein at extreme heating.
Hazardous reactions: polymerization not likely to occur.
11. Toxicological Information
Non toxic – pharmaceutical use – food grade.
12. Ecological Information
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable.
13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with respective local, regional and national regulations.
14. Transport Information
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No special requirements and no restrictions on transportation by land, sea or air.
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Not classified as hazardous.
15. Regulatory Information
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Not classified as hazardous.
In compliance with the requirements in the current Cosmetic Directives 67/548 EEC and
1999/45/CE
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16. Other Information
Shelf life: 12 months minimum if stored as recommended.
The information contained herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge from a variety of
sources. No liability can be accepted arising out of the use, application or processing of this
product. It is the users’ responsibility to determine the safe conditions for use of this product.
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