PRODUCT INFORMATION: SHEA OLEIN DESCRIPTION Shea olein comes from the fruits of the karate tree and is obtained by enrichment of shea butter in unsaponifiables : the Karisterols. Deeply rooted in the African tradition, Karite is a cradle to grave companion in the daily life in the bush. New born are welcomed by a vigorous shea butter massage, the late king rests on the bed carved in Karite wood. This sacred tree is used all year long to provide the necessary fat for nourishment thanks to the natural oxidant properties of the butter contained in its nuts. The butter is used traditionally as an ointment for rheumatism, burns and light wounds treatment. The Karite tree grows only in the Savannah of west central Africa and can reach 15 meters height. It flowers during the dry season. The fruits, similar to a big nut, contain an edible kernel, which is very rich in fats. Shea olein imparts a pleasant smooth feeling to the skin. It brings all the benefits of the karisterols. AGREEMENTS . INCI : Shea butter (butyrospermum parkii) . Europe ELINCS n° 293-515-7 . Japan CLS n° 523110-42 . CAS n° 91080-23-8 PHYSICAL CARACTERISTICS . Appearance : viscous liquid / paste . Colour : light yellow /Ivory (3/4 Gardner) . Melting point : 14 - 16 °C . Density ( 40°C) : 0.92 . Water and volatile impurities < 0.05% . Non soluble impurities in Hexane < 0.2 % . Solid Fatty substance at 22°C : 0% CHEMICAL CARACTERISTICS Oleic Acid < 1% Unsaponifiables about 9% Peroxyde content < 0.3% meq Iodine contnet 63 à 70 Alcalinity (Soap content ) < 0 Saponification Factor 160-200 COMPOSITION Palmitic Acid C 16:0 6.0% Stearic Acid C 18:0 29.0% Oleic Acid C 18:1 54.0% Linoleic Acid C 18:2 9.0% Linolenic Acid C 18:3 0.3% Arachidic Acid C 20:0 1.0% Others 0.7% BUTTER/OLEIN COMPARISON -Triterpen alcohol esters (Sterols esters ). Highest content in Olein (9% versus 5%). Action on the moisturing regulation. -Rubbers. No rubber in Olein. -Mono and Poly unsaturated fatty acids. Highest content in olein. -Diglycerides. Highest content in Olein ( 8/12 versus 4/6 ). STABILIZATION Anti-oxidant : Tocopherol PACKAGING AND STORAGE 15 and 180 kg in coated metal drums To be stored in unopened containers below 25 °C ACTIVITY/COSMETIC USES Due to its high content of unsaponifiables with UV absorbing properties, and essential fatty acid triglycerides. Shea olein is a high value ingredient for cosmetics. It imparts a pleasant smooth feeling to the skin while improving skin softness. Shea olein has good spreadability, quick rub-in properties. It recommended when the formulation requires a liquid instead of a butter : liquid soaps, gel, creams and for room temperature process. APPLICATION Shea olein helps to : * Protect skin again weather and UV attacks * Soothe irritated skin and heal chapped skin * Moisturize the epidermis * Revitalize and impart shine and luster to dry, damaged hairs Skin care : 2 to 10 % in * Protecting -regenerating-moisturizing anti aging product * Dry skin products-sensitive skin products Sun care : 2 to 15 % in * SPF booster for sun protection * Soothing and moisturizing after sun products Liquid soap : 2 to 10 % Bath & shower products : 1 to 5 % Hair care : 1 to 3 % in dry hair shampoos, conditioners, after coloring products DEDICATED TO QUALITY With two associated families, there is no pressure from the corporate headquarters to increase profits. We understand our business will do well when our products meet the final consumers needs. Quality starts with people and we want our team to be dedicated to highest quality products. Our revenue comes from recurrent customers and we need our team to remember that relationships have more to do with humans than databases. TEST FOR THE BEST To meet final consumers needs, we have to check the active ingredients content. Manufactured using quality ingredients under strictly controlled procedures, the Teco oils and butters distributed by Codina Inc. are tested in our laboratories. Complying with EEC, FDA or others regulations is not sufficient. Control process ensures quality requirements are met. But the key thing to comply with our policy is to check the actual composition. What are the active ingredients, what components insure benefits for educated customers, concerned by every aspect of good health ? Sheabutter is only efficient if it contains unsaponifiables. OUR GARANTY The stock always come from the same production fields and always follow the same route. There is not much variation in the product years after years. The steady distribution from our plate-form over the world make a fluant stock in Paris for Europe, Middle East and Africa, Fairfield - New Jersey for North Amerca. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - VIRGIN BORAGE OIL 1-IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/ COMPANY. Product Virgin borage seed oil Type Obtained by mechanical crushing method Reference HBR 14 Manufacturer Teco Finance Export-24 Rue Violet-75015 Paris FRANCE. Telephon 331-45-78-92-91 Fax 331-45-77-00-69 2-INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS. INCI name Borage (Borago officinalis) Seed Oil CAS number 84012-16-8 EINECS number 281-661-4 Chemical description: Fatty acid triglyceride Oil obtained by crushing method Substance presenting health Hazard: None 3-HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION. Environmental Hazards : Not to be expected if handled and used properly Human Health Hazards : Not to be expected if handled and used properly 4-FIRST AID MEASURES. Effects and symptoms: Ingestion: Edible quality Inhalation: Not considered dangerous Skin contact: Non-irritating Eye contact: May cause irritation First Aid Mesures: Ingestion: Not a direct hazard. Inhalation: No vapours appear at normal working temperature. Skin contact: Not a direct hazard. Eye contact: Flush with water for about 15 minutes. If irritation continues see a doctor. 5-FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES. Extinguishing Media Suitable: Dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide. Unsuitable fire extinguishser: Water jet but use water to cool fire exposed containers. Special Firefighting Procedures Protection of Firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus and other protective clothing. 6-ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES. Personal Precautions: Watch out for slippery conditions when spillage . Avoid contact with eyes. Environmental Precautions: Keep away from drains and ground water. Methods of Cleaning Up: Pick up excess with inert absorbant material and place into separate waste container. Flush area with warm soapy water. 7-HANDLING AND STORAGE. Handling: Handle with care and avoid spillage on the floor ( slippage). Measures for safety handling: Consider normal working hygiene. Keep away from sources of ignition. Storage: Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat. Suitable packing materials: Coated steel drums, dark plastic containers, dark glass. Not suitable packaging materials: Not direct contact with iron, bronze nor copper. 8-EXPOSURE CONTROLS. Further measures to the design of technical equipment: If necessary, melt in water bath. Respiratory protection: No special measures at normal room temperature Hand protection: No special measures at normal room temperature Eye protection: Usage of safety glasses/ goggles is recommanded. Skin protection: No special measures at normal room temperature 9-PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES. Appearance Form: Liquid at 20 °C Colour: Light yellow Smell: Characteristic Information related to safety Melting point: Liquid at positive centigrate temperature. Boiling Point: NA Cloud Point: Flash Point: >200 °C Ignition Temperature: NA Autoinflammability: Not possible Explosive properties: Not explosive Limits of flammability: NA Vapour pressure: Less than 0.01mmHg Density at 20°C: 0.905 -0.925 pH -value: Insoluble in water. Viscosity : 10-STABILITY AND REACTIVITY. Stable product at usual temperature of storage. Avoid oxidation by air. Conditions to avoid: Oxidation promoting conditions ( Heat, Sunlight and Air). Materials to avoid: Strong Oxidizing Agents Hazardous decomposition products: Only through Thermal decomposition products: H2O and CO2 11-TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION. The product is considered non-toxic and of edible quality. Acute Toxicity: Oral ( LD 50): Not tested on animal Inhalation ( LC 50): Not to be expected Skin irritation: No skin irritation. Eye irritation: Slightly irritant. Sensitation: NA Chronic Toxicity: Not to be expected 12-ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION. Elimination ( persistency and degradability): Readily biodegradable Bioaccumulative potential: NA Ecotoxicity: NA According to the chemical composition: No content of heavy metal and substances classified as dangerous for the environment. 13-DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS. Product: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. This material is not considered Hazardous Waste. Contaminated packaging: Suitable waste-disposal site approved by local authorities. 14-TRANSPORT INFORMATION. Land transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE: Not classified Sea transport IMDG/GGVSee: Not classified Air Transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR: Not Classified Transport/Further information: Not hazardous product according to these transport classifications. 15-REGULATORY INFORMATION. Classification according to EEC directives. According to our information this product is not dangerous material. Symbols and phrases according to health hazards : None. Dangerous substances to label: None. Content: R-phrases: None S-phrases: None 16-FURTHER INFORMATION. This information is given in good faith and based on our current knowledge of the product. The above information is not claiming characteristics of the product in term of legal claims of performance / guarantee. This information only describes safety measures and no liability may arise from the use or application of the product described herein .