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MSDS - Chamomile German (Blue)- Matricaria chamomilla recutica - Essential Oil


CHAMOMILE GERMAN (Blue) ESSENTIAL OIL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)

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

1.1

Product Identifier 

Product Name 

Chamomile Oil Blue.

Biological Definition

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Matricaria recutita, syn. Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae.

INCI Name

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil.

Synonyms & Trade Names

Chamomile oil German; Chamomile oil Hungary; Chamomile oil Egypt.

CAS-No

8002-66-2

EC No.

-

EINECS No.

-

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 displayed in Section 16.

Classification (EC 1272/2008)

 

Aqu. Chron. 3 (H412).

2.2 

Label Elements 

Label in accordance with (EC) No 1272/2008   

 

None

Signal Word

None.

Contains

-

Hazard Statements

 

H412 – Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

 

P273 – Avoid release to the environment.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to …

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

 

> 20.0% Bisabolol Oxide CAS-No 23089-26-1 + alpha-Bisabolol CAS-No.: 515-69-5

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) -

 

 

Min 1.0% Chamazulene CAS-No.: 529-05-5 EC No.: 208-449-6

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Aqu. Chron. 3 H412

 

 

10.0 65.0% alpha-Bisabolol CAS-No.: 515-69-5EC No.: 208-205-9

 

Classification (EC 1272/2008)  -

 

04. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation 

Do not leave affected person unattended. Remove victim out of the danger area. Provide fresh air.

Ingestion

No additional data available.

Skin Contact 

Remove contaminated, saturated clothing immediately. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap.

Eye Contact   

No additional data available.

4.2

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

 

No additional data available.

4.3

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

 

Treat symptomatically.

05. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 

Extinguishing Media

 

Suitable extinguishing media: Foam.  Extinguishing powder.  Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Avoid full water jet

5.2 

Special hazards arising from the product

 

B (Fires of liquids or liquid turning substances):

In case of fire toxic fumes like carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide may be liberated. Burning produces heavy smoke.

5.3 

Advice for firefighters

 

Move undamaged containers from immediate hazard area if it can be done safely. Use suitable breathing apparatus. Regard to self protection.

06. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

 

Wear personal protection equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eye and clothing. Provide adequate ventilation. Give a warning to persons in the hazard area.

6.2 

Environmental Precautions

 

Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. Cover drains. Prevent spread over a wide area (e.g. by containment or oil barriers).

6.3 

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up.

 

Absorb with liquid-binding material (e.g. sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents).

6.4 

Reference to other sections

 

See protective measures under point 7 and 8.

07. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 

Precautions for safe handling

 

Wear personal protective clothing (see section 8). Do not breathe gas/fume/vapour/spray.

Use only in well-ventilated areas.

7.2 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

 

Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.

7.3 

Specific end use(s) 

 

No additional data available.

08. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 

Control parameters 

 

No additional data available.  

8.2 

Exposure controls 

Protective Equipment

 

 

Process Conditions 

Technical measures and the application of suitable work processes have priority over personal protection equipment.

Engineering Measures

Provide adequate ventilation.

Respiratory Equipment

If technical exhaust or ventilation measures are not possible or insufficient, respiratory protection must be worn.

Hand Protection

Use solvent and acid resistant protection gloves according to EN 374.

The quality of the protective gloves resistant to chemicals must be chosen as a function of the specific working place concentration and quantity of hazardous substances.

Take recovery periods for skin regeneration.

Eye Protection

Use protection goggles according to EN166.

Other Protection

No additional data available.

Hygiene Measures

Good personal hygiene practices are always advisable, especially when working with chemicals / oils. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Personal Protection 

No additional data available.

Skin Protection 

No additional data available.

 

Environmental Exposure Controls 

See section 6 and 7.

09. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 

Information on basic physical and chemical properties 

Appearance

Slightly viscous liquid.  

Colour

Blue-black turning blue –green /green with increasing age.

Odour

Characteristic.

Relative Density

0.870 to 0.950 @ 20°C

Flash Point (°C)

>100°C

Refractive Index

1.470 to 1.530 @ 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 in water.

Auto-ignition temperature (°C)

Product is not self-igniting.

9.2 

Other information 

 

No additional data available.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 

Reactivity

 

No dangerous reactions known.

10.2 

Chemical stability

 

Product is stable at room temperature.

10.3 

Possible hazardous reactions

 

No dangerous reactions expected if used according to specifications.

10.4 

Conditions to Avoid

 

Storing the product in open containers will benefit the formation of peroxides and derogate the quality.

10.5 

Incompatible materials

 

No additional data available.

10.6 

Hazardous Decomposition Products

 

No dangerous decomposition products known.

11. TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 

Information on toxicological effects 

 

Acute Toxicity

LD50 (oral) in mg/kg: > 5000

LD50 (dermal) in mg/kg: > 5000.

 

Skin corrosion / irritation

No additional data available.

 

Serious eye damage / irritation

No additional data available.

 

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

No additional data available.

 

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

 

No additional data available.

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

 

No additional data available.

12.6 

Other adverse effects

 

No additional data available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 

Waste treatment  methods

 

Hazardous waste according to waste regulation. Dispose according to legislation. Delivery to an approved waste disposal company. Non-contaminated packages may be recycled.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 

UN number

 

UN No. Road

Not regulated.

 

UN No. SEA

Not regulated.

 

UN No. AIR

Not regulated.

14.2 

UN proper shipping name

 

None.

14.3 

Transport hazard class(es)

 

None.

14.4 

Packing group

 

None.

14.5 

Environmental hazards

 

Not regulated.

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

H412 – Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other Information

None.

Revision Date

02/03/16

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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