MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

01. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE & OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1:1-Product Identifiers:
Product name Argan Oil Refined (RBD) WHC275
Oil obtained by expeller pressing from the seed of ‘Argania spinosa’
Biological Definition
chemically refined, bleached and deodorized
INCI Name ‘Argania spinosa’

Synonyms & Trade Names -

Reach Registration Number Exempt as per Annex IV and V according to EU regulation

1907/2006
FEMA No. - FDA No. - CoE No. -

CAS-No 223747-87-3 EC No. - EINECS No. -

1:2 – Relevant Identified Uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against:
Identified Uses Raw material for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products
1:3 – Details of the supplier of the Safety data sheets.
Ancient Wisdom Marketing Ltd
Block B Parkwood Business Park, 75 Parkwood Road
Sheffield, S3 8AL
Company Name Email: care@ancientwisdom.biz
Tel: 0114 2729165
Fax: 0114 2706571

1:4 – Emergency Telephone number

Contact telephone number 0114 2729165

02. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2:1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification (1999/45) Not classed as a hazardous substance

Classification (EC 1272/2008) The product does not belong to any list of substances
supposedly hazardous to human or animal health
according to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and further amendments,
nor to those having recognised exposition limits. Care should be
taken when handling hot oil as it may constitute a burn hazard.
Spills constitute a slippage hazard
2.2 – Label Elements

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Label Elements in accordance with None
(EC) No 1272/2008
2:3 - Other hazards
Signal Word None
Contains No hazardous substances
Hazard Statements None
Precautionary Statements None
Supplementary Precautionary None
Statements
PBT or vPvB according to Annex XIII No
Adverse physio-chemical properties None
Adverse effects on human health None

03. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3:1 - Substances

Substances Naturally occurring vegetable oil obtained from the seed of Argania spinosa .
The oil may be in the crude or refined, bleached, and deodorized state.
3:2 - Mixtures

Mixtures No additional data available

04. FIRST AID MEASURES

4:1 – Description of first aid measures

General Advice Remove contaminated soaked clothing immediately

Inhalation Not expected with this type of product.

Ingestion No Measure, being a non-toxic product.

Skin Contact No Measure, being a non-toxic product.

Eye Contact Wash thoroughly with running tap water.

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4:2 – Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms and effects No additional data available

4:3 – Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Special requirements No specific recommendations.

05. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5:1 - Extinguishing Media

Suitable extinguishing Media Foam, Carbon dioxide or dry powder.

Unsuitable extinguishing Media-DO Water

NOT USE

5:2 - Special Hazards arising from substance or mixture

Specific hazards The product may only form ignitable mixtures or burn above the
flash point. Dangerous combustion products include smoke and
oxides of carbon.
5:3 – Advice for firefighters

Special firefighting procedures/ Standard. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus in confined

protective actions. spaces.

06. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6:1 - Personal Precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures.

Personal precautions No special precautions required

6:2 - Environmental Precautions

Environmental Precautions No special precautions required

6:3 – Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

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Spill Clean Up Methods Small spills and residues may be absorbed with material such as
cloth or sawdust, washed away with water and cleaned with sodic
products. Larger spillage may be pumped.

6:4 – Reference to other sections

Reference to other sections Section 8 – Exposure controls/ personal protection for further
information on personal precautions,
Section 13 – Disposal considerations for further information on
waste treatment.

07. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7:1 – Precautions for safe handling

Usage precautions Keep containers sealed when not in use. Prevent spills and leaks
to avoid slip hazard. Provide suitable mechanical equipment for the
safe handling of drums and heavy packages.
7:2 – Conditions for safe Storage including any incompatibilities

Storage Precautions Keep containers out of direct sunlight in cool dry conditions at a
temperature not exceeding 25°C. Keep in the original containers or
in plastic or plastic-coated containers. Limit oxygenation (contact
with air).
Suitable Packaging No additional data available

7:3 – Specific end use (s)

End Uses No additional data available

08. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8:1 – Control parameters

Components with workplace No particular protection measure is needed.

control parameters
8:2 – Exposure controls

Protective Equipment No particular protection measure is needed.

Process conditions No particular protection measure is needed.

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Engineering Measures No particular protection measure is needed.

Respiratory Equipment No particular protection measure is needed.

Hand Protection No particular protection measure is needed.

Eye Protection No particular protection measure is needed.

Other Protection No particular protection measure is needed.

Hygiene Measures No particular protection measure is needed.

Personal protection No particular protection measure is needed.

Skin protection No particular protection measure is needed.

Environmental exposure No particular protection measure is needed.

controls

09. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9:1 - Information on basic physical and chemical properties.

Appearance Clear, pale yellow liquid at 20°C

Colour Pale yellow
Odour Almost odourless
Relative Density 0,908-0,918 gr/cmᶟ at 20°C
Flash Point (°C) >300°C
Refractive Index No additional data available.
Melting Point (°C) No additional data available.
Boiling Point (°C) >100°C
Vapour Pressure No additional data available.
Solubility in Water Insoluble in water, soluble in vegetable Oils
@20°C
Auto-ignition No additional data available.
temperature (°C)
9:2 - Other information

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Other Information No additional data available.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10:1- Reactivity
Reactivity Stable under normal handling conditions

10:2 - Chemical stability

Stability Chemically stable under the recommended handling and storage
conditions

10:3 - Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possible hazardous reactions No additional data available.

10:4 - Conditions to avoid

Conditions to Avoid High temperature warehousing, heating at more than 60°C (for
cosmetic use)

10:5 – Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials Strong oxidising agents, concentrated acids, and alkalis.

10:6 - Hazardous Decomposition Products

Hazardous Decomposition The product does not decompose under normal conditions. In fire
Products conditions a complex mixture of irritating fumes and smoke will be
evolved

11. TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11:1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute Toxicity Non- toxic product, pharmaceutical and cosmetic use. Doesn't have any
microbiological specification as it is sterilized in the refining process. Doesn't
contain impurities. Not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic
products or subjected to restrictions, doesn't contain colorants, preservatives
or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12:1- Toxicity

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Ecotoxicity Low

12:2 - Persistence & degradability

Persistence & degradability >90% (OECD)

12:3 - Bioaccumulative Potential

Bioaccumulative Potential None

12:4 – Mobility in soil

Mobility Low

12:5 – Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT Assessment Results No additional data available

12:6 Other adverse effects

Precautions None

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13:1 Waste treatment methods

Disposal Methods When possible recover spilled product. When product must be discarded, do
so into an authorised dump or recycling service station. Act in accordance
with local and national regulations

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Warning Icon Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks.

14:1 – UN Number

UN No Road – Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
ADR/RID/ADN drums or food tanks

UN No Sea- IMDG Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

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UN No Air – IATA Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

14:2 – UN proper shipping name

Road – ADR/RID/ADN Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

Sea- IMDG Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

Air - IATA Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

14:3 – Transport Hazard class (es)

Road – ADR/RID/ADN Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

Sea- IMDG Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

Air- IATA Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

14:4 - Packaging group

Road – ADR/RID/ADN Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

Sea- IMDG Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

Air - IATA Road (ADR), Rail (RID), Sea (IMDG) and Air (ICAO) transport not restricted in
drums or food tanks

14:5 – Environmental hazard

Environmentally hazardous Not water endangering

substance/ marine pollutant.
14:6 - Special precautions for user

Precautions None

14:7 – Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/79 and the IBC code

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15:1 – Safety, health and environmental regulations/ legislation specific for the substance or
mixture.
EU Directives Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010 of 20 May 2010 amending
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 18th Dec 2006
Concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH),
establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 199/45/EC
and repealing
Council Regulation Council Regulation (EEC) No793/93 and Commission
Regulation (EC) No1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and
Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, and 93/105/EEC and
2000/21/EC including amendments.
Statutory Instruments The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply Regulations
2009 (S.I. 2009 No 716).

Approved Code of Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for
Practice Supply. Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations

Guidance Notes Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. CHIP for everyone HSG 108.

15:2 Chemical Safety assessment

Assessment information A chemical assessment for this product has not been carried out.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date 01.06.2016

Rev No/Repl, SDS 5

Generated
Change Description Updated to comply with new MSDS format

Changes made by K Tatton

Review Date 01.06.2018

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Risk Phrases in Full None

Hazard Statements in None

Full
Other Information Not dangerous according to REACH regulation 1907/2006
No signal word, pictograms, hazard or safety phases required (EU Regulation
1272/2008 CLP)

DISCLAIMER: This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for
such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the
best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no
warranty guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's
responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.

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