1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

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1 according to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31, amended by Regulation (EU) No. 453/2010 KIWI SEED OIL WITH 0.5% VITAMIN E Date: 02/02/ Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1 Product Identifier Trade Name: Kiwi Seed Oil with 0.5% Vitamin E INCI: Actinidia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil 0.5% Vitamin E added as an antioxidant. REACh Registration: Exempt (annex V). 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of substance: Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals. 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Aromantic Ltd 15 Greshop Road Forres Moray IV36 2GU Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) info@aromantic.co.uk 1.4 Emergency telephone number Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Chemicals Regulation Directorate 5S.1 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside. L20 7HS Telephone: biocidesenquiries@hse.gsi.gov.uk REACH and CLP UK CA Help Desk, Health and Safety Executive 2.3 Redgrave Court, Merton Road, L20 7HS Bootle, Merseyside ukreachca@hse.gsi.gov.uk 2. Hazards Identification 1

2 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Critical hazards to man and the environment: None. 2.2 Label elements 2.3 Other hazards 3. Composition/Information on ingredients 3.1 Substances Identity: Kiwi Seed Oil. Vitamin E (0.5%) added as antioxidant. CAS no.: EINECS no.: - Substances presenting health hazards (R- phrases): None. 3.2 Mixtures 4. First Aid Measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures General Recommendations: No immediate medical attention required. Inhalation: No vapours generated under normal handing conditions. Skin contact: Wash with soap and water. Eye Content: Rinse with plenty of water. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention. Ingestion: Not dangerous, oils are generally edible. Advice for medical staff: This safety data sheet. Accident with vegetable oil of edible quality. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed 5. Fire Fighting Measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable fire extinguisher: Fire blanket, foam, dry powder and CO2. Unsuitable fire extinguisher: Water jet. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Special exposure hazards: Formation of carbon monoxide is possible. 5.3 Advice for firefighters Protective equipment: Suitable respiratory protection. 6. Accidental Release Measures 2

3 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal Precautions: No special precautions under normal conditions. 6.2 Environmental precautions Environmental precautions: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for cleaning up: Physical methods, adsorbent material. Clean with hot water and detergent. 6.4 Reference to other sections Further measures: See sections 8 and Handling and Storage 7.1 Precautions for safe handling Handling: Handle with care and avoid spillage on the floor (spillage can cause slipping hazard). Measures for safe handling: Normal working hygiene will suffice. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Measures for fire protection: Keep away from open fire. Storage conditions: Store in a cool and dry place in the original containers, or store in a tank (preferably stainless steel). Measures for storage rooms and tanks: No special measures. Bunding or similar precautions are recommended to contain spillage or leaks. Incompatible materials: Pro-oxidants. 7.3 Specific end use(s) 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection 8.1 Control parameters 8.2 Exposure controls Specific control measures (threshold limit values or biological standards: Not applicable for this substance under normal working procedures. Respiratory protection: In case of aerosol formation, use dust mask filter. Hand protection: No special measures required under normal conditions. Eye protection: Use safety glasses/goggles if there is a risk of splashing. Skin protection: No special measures required under normal conditions. 9. Physical and Chemical Properties 9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance: Yellow liquid. Odour: Neutral. ph value: Not relevant, insoluble in water. Boiling point: No known data. 3

4 Melting point: Liquid at ambient temperatures. Flash point: >300 C Autoflammability: Not possible. Explosive properties: Not explosive. Oxidising properties: Not oxidising. Vapour pressure at 200 C: <0.01 mmhg Density at 25 C: g/ml Solubility in water: Insoluble. Solubility in fat: Soluble in vegetable oils. Partition Coefficient:n-octanol/water: Not applicable. Viscosity at 20 C: cp 9.2 Other information 10. Stability and Reactivity 10.1 Reactivity 10.2 Chemical stability Stability: Generally stable, becomes rancid on prolonged exposure to air Possibility of hazardous reactions 10.4 Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid: Oxidation promoting conditions (heat and UV light) Incompatible materials Materials to avoid: Pro-oxidants Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products: None. 11. Toxicological Information 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Acute Toxicity LD50: The substance is a non-toxic vegetable oil of edible quality. Short and long term effects on exposure: Based upon the composition and reports based upon similar products there are no negative effects to be expected. Effects from human exposure: No adverse effects reported for administration by oral/dermal routes. Inhalation is unlikely. Slight irritation may occur on eye contact. Sensitisation, CMR effects: No known effects. 12. Ecological Information General: The information given in this section is based upon evaluation of the components and ecotoxic data on similar products Toxicity 4

5 12.2 Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability: Readily biodegradable Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulative potential: No bioaccumulation is expected Mobility in soil Motility: Floats on water. Immobilises by adsorption to soil particles Results of PBT and vpvb assessment 12.6 Other adverse effects Other information: Presents no ozone depletion potential and is CO2 neutral. 13. Disposal Considerations 13.1 Waste treatment methods Substance: No specific danger. Dispose according to local authority advice. May be burned together with household waste, if this is accepted by the authorities. Contaminated packaging; Dispose according to local authority advice. 14. Transport Information 14.1 UN number 14.2 UN proper shipping name 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) 14.4 Packing group 14.5 Environmental hazards 14.6 Special precautions for user 14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code 15. Regulatory Information 15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Classification according to EC directives: Not classified as a dangerous material. Symbols and phrases according to health hazards (R- and S- phrases): None. Dangerous substances to label: None. 5

6 15.2 Chemical safety assessment 16. Other Information This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. The information contained in this SDS is accurate to the best of our knowledge and has been obtained 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 the use of this product. Revision Date: Version: - 6