Material Safety Data Sheet
WITCH HAZEL WATER
Date: March 2014
1. Product and Supplier Description
Trade Name: Witch Hazel Water
INCI: Hamamelis Virginiana Water & Alcohol
Supplier:
Aromantic Ltd
17 Tytler Street
Forres
Moray
IV36 1EL
Tel: 01309 696900
Fax: 01309 696911
Email: [email protected]
Synonyms: Aqua Hamamelis, Hamamelis Water, Witch Hazel.
2. Hazards Identification
Product definition: Mixture.
Classification 1999/45/EC: Not regarded as a health hazard.
Classification (EC1272/2008): Flash point 43.00°C (Closed cup). Under sustained combustibility
test L2 the product does not support combustion. Therefore the material is classed as NON
HAZARDOUS for Transportation.
Label in accordance with EC1272/2008: Not applicable.
3. Composition and Ingredient Information
INCI Name: Hamamelis Virginiana Water & Alcohol
INGREDIENT NAME
CAS NO.
EC NO.
CONTENT EC 1272/2008
(67/548)
Hamamelis Virginiana
Water
84696-19-5
283-637-9
85 – 86%
Not
Classified
Not Classified
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Ethanol (Alcohol)
64-17-5
200-578-6
14 - 15%
Flam. Liq. 2 – H225 F;R11
Eye Irrit. 2 – H319
STOT SE 3 – H335
& H336
Country of Origin: America
4. First Aid Measures
Skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap & water. If irritation develops seek medical advice.
Eye contact: Wash and rinse with plenty of water. If irritation persists seek medical advice.
Ingestion: Drink lots of water to dilute and seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air. Obtain medical advice.
Eyes: May cause irritation & redness.
Skin: None known.
Ingestion: May cause nausea.
Inhalation: May cause mild irritation of the throat.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, fog or mist, dry chemicals, sand, Dolomite etc.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Cool containers exposed to flames with water.
Special Protective Equipment: Self contained breathing apparatus.
Fire Hazards: May explode when heated or when exposed to flames or sparks. May react
violently with oxidizing materials.
6. Measures in case of accidental release
Personal Precautions: Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin and Eyes.
Environmental precautions: Prevent from entering drains, surface and ground waters.
Cleaning: Remove using absorbents then clean the area with hot water and detergent. Take
care as the area may present a slip hazard. Only flush very dilute quantities down the drain.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Normal hygiene practices should be employed
Storage: In a cool dry room avoiding exposure to light and heat. Keep air contact to a minimum.
Store in tightly sealed stainless steel, Polyethylene or glass containers.
Do not store in contact with aluminium, zinc, copper or their alloys.
Storage Criteria: Chemical storage.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Precautions: Goggles and gloves should be worn. Adequate ventilation should be provided.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
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INGREDIENT NAME
CAS NO
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
84696-19-5
STD LT EXP
(8hrs)
No Std
Ethanol
64-17-5
OES 1000ppm
ST EXP
(15 min)
No Std
No Std
Keep exposure as low as is reasonably practicable.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
INCI Name: Hamamelis Virginiana Water and Alcohol
CAS Numbers: 84696-19-5 & 64-17-5
EINECS Number: 283-637-9 & 200-578-6
Tariff Number: 3301 9090 00 0
Description: A clear colourless distillate prepared from recently cut and partially dried dormant
twigs of Hamamelis Virginiana L. (USP), containing natural oils and alcohol.
Composition:
 85-86% Witch Hazel
 14-15% Alcohol (Ethanol)
ANALYTICAL DETAILS:
Odour: Characteristic of Witch Hazel, free from acetous odour.
Colour: Colourless.
Clarity: 0.00 – 0.25 NTU (MFG).
pH @ 25°C: 3.0 – 5.0 (USP).
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.976 – 0.982 (BPC).
Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 0.979 – 0.983 (USP).
Formaldehyde: None detected (BPC/NFX1).
Total Non Volatile Residue: Less than 25mg/100ml (0.025% w/v) (USP)
Acetone, other Ketones, Isopropyl
Alcohol and Tertiary Butyl Alcohol: None detected (NFX1).
Limit of Tannins: Less than 0.03 mg/ml (USP).
Alcohol C2H5OH @ 25°C: 14 – 15% by volume (MFG).
Plate Count Including Yeast & Mould: Less than 10 CFU/ml (MFG).
Gram Neg. Gram Pos. Bact.Plate Count: Maximum of 1 CFU/ml (MFG).
Solubility: Soluble in water.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Origin: USA. This product is made from 100% Certified Organic Witch Hazel plant material, is
non-genetically modified, gluten and wheat Free. BSE/TSE Free. Not tested on animals.
Application: Medicine. Toiletries.
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Storage: Store in a cool dry place and protect from freezing. Product will discolour if it comes
into contact with iron.
Shelf Life: Recommend user re-test after 12 months storage up to 3 years.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Normally stable
Incompatible chemicals: Aluminium, Zinc, Copper & their alloys.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. Flammable material.
Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and other sources of ignition.
11. Toxicological Information
Toxic Dose: LD50: N/D
No known chronic or acute health risks, but may still have adverse health impact either in
general or on certain individuals.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation and redness.
Skin Contact: None known.
Ingestion: May cause nausea.
Inhalation: May cause mild irritation of the throat
Acute & Chronic Health Hazards: Not known chronic or acute health risks.
Carcinogenicity: This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties
12. Ecological Information
Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable.
13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose of as nontoxic waste according to local and national regulations.
14. Transport Information
Not considered dangerous for transport.
15. Regulatory Information
Not considered dangerous according to the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for
Supply) Regulations 1994
UK Regulatory References:
 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
 Environmental Protection Act 1990
EU DIRECTIVES:
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the council of 18 December
2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
(REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and
repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as
well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC,
93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC, including amendments.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS:
The Chemicals (Hazard information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009 No.
716). Under the sustained combustibility test L2 the product does not support combustion.
Therefore this material is classed as ‘Non Hazardous for transportation’
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APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE:
Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.
GUIDANCE NOTES:
Workplace Exposure Limits EH40
Cosmetic Directive 7th Amendment: Not restricted.
16. Other Information
Applications: Medicine. Toiletries
Shelf Life: 3 years from date of manufacture. Recommend user retest after 12 months storage.
GMO/BSE/TSE: Free
Animal Testing: There has never been any animal testing carried out on this product.
Hazard Information specific to Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) not the mixture:
R11 Highly Flammable
R10 Flammable
Full text of Classifications (DSD/DPD F = Highly Flammable
Hazard Statements in Full
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335/336 May be respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
STOT SE 3, H335 and H336 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – Respiratory tract and
Narcotic Effects – Category 3
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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