MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.

Product name: Spearmint Oil

Product code: 30334

Supplier: Essential Oils Direct Po Box 161 Oldham OL2 6FA

Emergency Tel No:  0161 633 3952 Emergency Contact:  Mr. David Freer. 

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

Definition/Botanical Origin: The volatile oil obtained by steam distillation of the aerial parts of the herb mentha viridis

H-No: 3301.25 CAS No: 8008-79-5 Status: natural

CoE No: 285 FEMA: 3032 Additives: none

FDA: 182.20 IFRA: see section 16 Application: Aromatherapy, skincare etc

RIFM: monograph EC No: 283-656-2 EINECS – CAS No: 84696-51-5

RTECS: INCI name: Mentha viridis  (Spearmint) Leaf Oil FCCIV: official

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Xn Harmful; N Dangerous for the environment 

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:

Inhalation:  Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention.

Eye contact:  Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.

Skin contact:  Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.

Ingestion:  Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice immediately.

Other:  When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.

Extinguishing media Use CO₂, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying recommended: extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.

Special measures:  Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.

Extinguishing procedures:  Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray. 
 
 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.                    

Personal precautions:  Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin & eyes. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.

Environment precautions:  Keep away from drains, soils, surface & ground waters.      

Cleaning up methods  Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover for spillages: with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations. 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE.

Precautions in handling:  Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices, ensuring proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.

Storage conditions:  Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry & ventilated area away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum.

Fire protection:  Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area. 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Respiratory protection:  Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.

Ventilation:  Ensure good ventilation of working area.

Hand protection:  Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required.

Eye protection:  Use safety glasses.

Work/Hygiene practices:  Wash hands with soap & water after handling. 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.

Colour:  Colourless to pale brownish yellow

Appearance:  Mobile liquid

Odour:  Warm, minty herbaceous

Specific gravity @ 20°C:  0.910 - 0.938

Refractive index @ 20°C:  1.484 -1.491

Ketones as carvone:  60% min

Flash point °C: 68

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.

Reactivity:  It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.

Decomposition:  Liable to cause smoke & acrid fumes during combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide & other non-identified organic compounds may be formed. 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Acute oral rat LD50 >5g/kg: See RIFM monograph (1978) FCT,16, 871 special issue IV.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

Biodegradability:  Not determined

Precautions:  Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water. 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice. 

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.

UN 3082: Applies

Road (ADR/RID): Class 9 Packing Group III

Air (IATA):  Class 9 Packing Group III

Sea (IMDG): Class 9 Packing Group III

CHIP:  See section 15  

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.

Hazards:   Harmful, Dangerous for the environment

Symbols:  Xn, N

Risk Phrases:   R38 Irritating to skin

      R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact

      R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause long-term adverse  effects in the aquatic environment

      R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed

Safety Phrases:   S24 Avoid contact with skin

      S37 Wear suitable gloves

      S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special  instructions/safety data sheets

      S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice  immediately and show container or label 

16. OTHER INFORMATION.

Cosmetics Directive 7^th Amendment: Restrictions may apply. A source of Limonene and Linalool, listed as sensitisers. Check maximum usage levels for skin care products  

PACKAGING:

            Type                                Suitability

SHELF LIFE

When stored within advised conditions, re-test after 12 months then at 3 monthly intervals up to a maximum life of 36 months. 

Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.

In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application. 

The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use.  
 
 
 

DECLARATION OF ALLERGENS 

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Daniel Todd

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager