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CARDOMOM ESSENTIAL OIL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)

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

1.1

Product Identifier 

Product Name 

Cardamom Oil.

Biological Definition

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of Elettaria cardamomum, Zingiberaceae.

INCI Name

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil

Synonyms & Trade Names

-

CAS-No

8000-66-6 / 85940-32-5

EC No.

- / 288-922-1

EINECS No.

- / 288-922-1

1.2

Relative identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

 

No additional data available.

1.3

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet 

 

Essential Oils Direct Ltd  13 Parkside Industrial Estate,  Royton, Oldham OL2 6DS - Reg No 04199912 

1.4 

Emergency Tel. No.  

+ 44 (0) 161 633 3952









02. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1

Classification of the substance or mixture 

 

The Full Text for all Hazard Statements is Displayed in Section 16.

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008)

 

Physical and Chemical Hazards:Flammable Liquid, Hazard Category 3 H226, Flammable liquid and vapour.

Human health:Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 2 H315, Causes skin irritation

Eye Damage / Irritation Category 2 H319, Causes serious eye irritation.

Sensitization - Skin Category 1 H317, May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Aspiration Hazard Category 1 H304, May be fatal if swallowed and enters                                           airways.

Environment:Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-term Hazard Category 2

H411, Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.2 

Label Elements 

Label in accordance with (EC) No 1272/2008   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   GHS02   GHS07   GHS08   GHS09

Flammablehttp://www.hse.gov.uk/chemical-classification/images/pictogram-gallery/irritant.gifEnvironmentally damaging

 

Signal Word

Danger.

Contains

-

Hazard Statements

 

H226, Flammable liquid and vapour.

H304, May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H315, Causes skin irritation.

H317, May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H319, Causes serious eye irritation.

H411, Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

 

P210, Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking.

P233, Keep container tightly closed.

P240, Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241, Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.

P242, Use only non-sparking tools.

P243, Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P261, Avoid breathing vapour or dust.

P264, Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling.

P272, Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273, Avoid release to the environment.

P280, Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

P301/310, IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P303/361/353, IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P305/351/338, IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P331, Do not induce vomiting.

P333/313, If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337/313, If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362, Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P370/378, In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam for extinction.

P391, Collect spillage.

P403/235, Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405, Store locked up.

P501, Dispose of contents/container to approved disposal site, in accordance with local regulations.

Supplementary Precautionary Statements

 

None.

2.3

Other Hazards 

PBT or vPvB according to Annex XIII

No additional data available.

Adverse physio-chemical properties

No additional data available.

Adverse effects on human health

No additional data available.





03. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.2

Mixtures

 

44.0% alpha-Terpineol acetateCAS-No: 80-26-2 EC No: 201-265-7

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008):

 

 

32.0% Eucalyptol CAS-No: 470-82-6 EC No: 207-431-5

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) FL 3-SS 1B;H226-H317,-

 

 

 

8.0% Linalyl acetate CAS-No: 115-95-7 EC No: 204-116-4

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) SCI 2-EDI 2;H315-H319,-

 

 

5.0% Linalool CAS-No: 78-70-6 EC No: 201-134-4

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) SCI 2-EDI 2-SS 1B;H315- H317-H319,-

 

 

3.5% d-LimoneneCAS-No: 5989-27-5 EC No: 227-813-5

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) FL 3-SCI 2-SS 1B-AH 1-EH A1-EH C1;H226-H304- H315-H317-H410,-

 

 

3.0% alpha-TerpineolCAS-No: 98-55-5 EC No: 202-680-6

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) SCI 2-EDI 2;H315-H319,-

 

 

3.0% Myrcene CAS-No: 123-35-3 EC No: 24-622-5

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) FL 3-SCI 2-EDI 2-AH 1; H226-H304-H315-H319,-

 

 

2.5% alpha-PineneCAS-No: 80-56-8 EC No: 201-291-9

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) FL 3-SCI 2-SS 1B-AH 1-EH A1-EH C1;H226-H304- H315-H317-H410,-

 

 

2.0% Geraniol CAS-No: 106-24-1 EC No: 203-377-1

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) SCI 2-EDI 1-SS 1;H315- H317-H318,-

 

 

1.5% Citral CAS-No: 5392-40-5 EC No: 226-394-6

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) SCI 2-EDI 2-SS 1B;H315- H317-H319,-

 

 

1.5% Nerolidol CAS-No: 7212-44-4 EC No: 230-597-5

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) EDI 2-EH A1-EH C1;H319- H410-

 

 

1.0% Terpinolene CAS-No: 586-62-9 EC No: 209-578-0

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) SS 1B-AH 1-EH A1-EH C1; H304-H317-H410,-

 

 

1.0% beta-PineneCAS-No: 127-91-3 EC No: 204-872-5

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) FL 3-SCI 2-SS 1B-AH 1-EH A1-EH C1;H226-H304- H315-H317-H410,-

 

04. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation 

Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Get medical attention.

 Ingestion

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Skin Contact 

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Eye Contact   

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

4.2

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

 

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Causes skin irritation.

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Causes serious eye irritation.

4.3

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

 

None expected, see Section 4.1 for further information.




05. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 

Extinguishing Media

 

Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry Chemical Powder. Foam.

 

5.2 

Special hazards arising from the product

 

In case of fire, may be liberated: Carbon monoxide, Unidentified organic compounds.

5.3 

Advice for firefighters

 

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

06. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

 

Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. See protective measures under Section 7 and 8.

6.2 

Environmental Precautions

 

Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.

6.3 

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up.

 

Remove ignition sources. Provide adequate ventilation. Avoid excessive inhalation of vapours. Contain spillage immediately by use of sand or inert powder. Dispose of according to local regulations.

6.4 

Reference to other sections

 

See sections 8 and 13.

07. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 

Precautions for safe handling

 

Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. - No smoking.

7.2 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

 

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

7.3 

Specific end use(s) 

 

Flavours, Fragrances: Use in accordance with good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices.

08. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 

Control parameters 

 

Workplace exposure limits: Not Applicable.

8.2 

Exposure controls 

Protective Equipment

 

 

Process Conditions 

Provide eyewash station.

Engineering Measures

Provide adequate ventilation.

Respiratory Equipment

Under normal conditions of use and where adequate ventilation is available to prevent build up of excessive vapour, this material should not require special engineering controls. However, in conditions of high or prolonged use, or high temperature or other conditions which increase exposure, the following engineering controls can be used to minimise exposure to personnel: a) Increase ventilation of the area with local exhaust ventilation. b) Personnel can use an approved, appropriately fitted respirator with organic vapour cartridge or canisters and particulate filters. c) Use closed systems for transferring and processing this material. Also refer to Sections 2 and 7.

Hand Protection

Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Eye Protection

Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Other Protection

Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.

Hygiene Measures

Good personal hygiene practices are always advisable, especially when working with chemicals / oils.

Personal Protection 

Use personal protection according to Directive 89/686/EEC.

Skin Protection 

Wear apron or protective clothing in case of splashes.

Environmental Exposure Controls 

Avoid discharging into drainage water. Only eliminate by authorised companies.





09. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 

Information on basic physical and chemical properties 

Appearance

Mobile liquid colourless to pale yellow.

Colour

Colourless to pale yellow.

Odour

Characteristic.

Relative Density

0.915 – 0.950 @ 20°C

Flash Point (°C)

57.0

Refractive Index

1.460 – 1.470 @ 20°C

Melting Point (°C)

No additional data available.

Boiling Point (°C)

No additional data available.

Vapour Pressure

No additional data available.

Solubility in Water @20°C

Insoluble.

Auto-ignition temperature (°C)

No additional data available.

9.2 

Other information 

 

No additional data available.




10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 

Reactivity

 

Presents no significant reactivity hazard, by itself or in contact with water.

10.2 

Chemical stability

 

Stable under the recommended handling and storage conditions.

10.3 

Possible hazardous reactions

 

Not expected under normal conditions of use.

10.4 

Conditions to Avoid

 

Avoid extreme heat.

10.5 

Incompatible materials

 

Avoid contact with strong acids, alkalis or oxidising agents.

10.6 

Hazardous Decomposition Products

 

Not expected.




11. TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 

Information on toxicological effects 

 

Acute Toxicity

Assumed Toxicity Values:

(LD50 or ATE) for Acute Oral Toxicity: 5907.01

(LD50 or ATE) for Acute Dermal Toxicity: 150000

(LC50 or ATE) for Acute Inhalation Toxicity: Not Available

Inhalation Route: Not Available

 

Skin corrosion / irritation

Causes skin irritation.

 

Serious eye damage / irritation

Causes serious eye irritation.

 

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

 

Germ Cell Mutagenicity

No additional data available.

 

Carcinogenicity

No additional data available.

 

Reproductive toxicity

No additional data available.

 

STOT-single exposure

No additional data available.

 

STOT-repeated exposure

No additional data available.

 

Aspiration hazard

No additional data available.

 

Photo-toxicity

No additional data available.

 

Other Information

No additional data available.





12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 

Toxicity

 

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

12.2 

Persistence & degradability

 

No additional data available.

12.3 

Bioaccumulation Potential

 

No additional data available.

12.4 

Mobility in soil

 

No additional data available.

12.5 

Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment

 

This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.

12.6 

Other adverse effects

 

Do not allow product to enter streams, sewers or other waterways.




13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 

Waste treatment  methods

 

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Avoid disposing into drainage systems and into the environment. Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal.




14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 

UN number

 

UN No. Road

UN 1169

 

UN No. SEA

UN 1169

 

UN No. AIR

UN 1169

14.2 

UN proper shipping name

 

EXTRACTS, AROMATIC, LIQUID.

14.3 

Transport hazard class(es)

 

ADR/RID/ADN Class:  3

IMDG Class:3

ICAO Class/Division:3

 

Transport Labels

 

 

14.4 

Packing group

 

ADR/RID/ADN Packing group III

IMDG Packing group III

ICAO Packing group III

14.5 

Environmental hazards

 

Environmentally Hazardous Substance/Marine Pollutant

 

 

14.6 

Special precautions for user

 

No additional data available.

14.7 

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC code

 

No additional data available.





15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

 

Statutory Instruments

The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009 (S.I 2009 No. 716).

Guidance Notes

Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. CHIP for everyone HSG(108).

EU Legislation

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.

15.2 

Chemical safety assessment

 

No additional information available.




16. OTHER INFORMATION

Hazard and/or Precautionary Statements in Full

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other Information

None.

Revision Date

08/11/2016

Reason for revision

New SDS

Rev No/Repl, SDS Generated

01

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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