MSDS - Melissa Type - Parfum (natural) - Essential Oil

1.1

Product Identifier 

Product Name 

Melissa Oil Blend

Biological Definition

A mixture of natural and synthetic materials to replicate the oil from the leaves and tops of the Balmmintoil, Melissa officinalis L., Labiatae,

INCI Name

Parfum

Synonyms & Trade Names

-

CAS-No

n/a

EC No.

n/a

EINECS No.

n/a

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

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: Not classified.

Human health Asp: Skin Irrit. 2 - H315;Eye Dam. 1 - H318;Skin Sens. 1 - H317

Environment: Aquatic Chronic 2 - H411

2.2 

Label Elements 

Label in accordance with (EC) No 1272/2008   

  GHS05             GHS07       GHS09

Signal Word

Danger

Contains

Citral, Geraniol

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

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

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

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

P261 Avoid breathing vapour/spray.

P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.

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

Supplementary Precautionary Statements

P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P332+313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

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

P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P391 Collect spillage.

P321 Specific treatment (see medical advice on this label).

P501 Dispose of contents/container to …

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.

3.2

Mixtures

70.0 – 78.0% CITRAL CAS-No.: 5392-40-5 EC No.: 226-394-6

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Skin Irrit. 2 - H315, Eye Irrit. 2 - H319, Skin Sens. 1 - H317

3.0 – 10.0% Geraniol CAS-No.: 106-24-1 EC No.: 203-377-1

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Skin Irrit. 2 - H315, Eye Dam. 1 - H318, Skin Sens. 1 - H317

1.0 – 5.0% Limonene CAS-No.: 5989-27-5 EC No.: 227-813-5

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Flam. Liq. 3 - H226, Skin Irrit. 2 - H315, Skin Sens. 1 - H317, Asp. Tox. 1 - H304

Aquatic Acute 1 - H400, Aquatic Chronic 1 - H410

4.1

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation 

Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Rinse nose and mouth with water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

 Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Ingestion may cause nausea and vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.

Skin Contact 

Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

Eye Contact   

Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes wide apart. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse.

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

No additional data available.

5.1 

Extinguishing Media

Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemical powder.

5.2 

Special hazards arising from the product

When heated and in case of fire, irritating vapours/gases may be formed.

5.3 

Advice for firefighters

Avoid inhalation of generated fumes or vapours. Use appropriate respiratory equipment. Do not allow spillage into drains or waterways. Water spray should be used to cool containers.

6.1 

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Handle the product using protective gloves resistant to the chemicals exposed. Avoid contact with skin and inhalation of its vapours or smoke. Maintain adequate ventilation in the working area after spilling.

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.

Cover with an inert, inorganic, non-combustible absorbent material (e.g. dry-lime, sand, soda ash). Place in covered containers using non-sparking tools and transport outdoors. Avoid open flames or sources of ignition. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. Dispose of in accordance with current laws and regulations.

6.4 

Reference to other sections

Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.

7.1 

Precautions for safe handling

Keep away from food and drink When using do not smoke. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area.

7.2 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep product in its original container well sealed, in a dry, ventilated area, away from potential sources of ignition and protected from light. Stock according to local / national regulations and always follow the precautions indicated on labels.

7.3 

Specific end use(s) 

No additional data available.

8.1 

Control parameters 

Linalool (CAS: 78-70-6) Ingredient Comments: No exposure limits noted for ingredient(s).

EUGENOL (CAS: 97-53-0)   Ingredient Comments: WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits

8.2 

Exposure controls 

Protective Equipment

Process Conditions 

Provide eyewash station.

Engineering Measures

Provide adequate ventilation.

Respiratory Equipment

For high concentrations use respiratory equipment.

Hand Protection

Wear chemical resistant gloves (PVC) to avoid skin contact.

Eye Protection

Wear approved safety goggles.

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 to avoid skin contact.

Environmental Exposure Controls 

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

9.1 

Information on basic physical and chemical properties 

Appearance

Liquid

Colour

Yellowish  to yellow/orange

Odour

Sweet, lemon like

Relative Density

0.869 – 0.896 @ 20°C

Flash Point (°C)

71.0  -  85.0

Refractive Index

1.483  -  1.489 @ 20°C

Melting Point (°C)

No additional data available.

Boiling Point (°C)

No additional data available.

Vapour Pressure

0.05 mmHg.

Solubility in Water @20°C

1:10 v/v Ethanol 90%

Auto-ignition temperature (°C)

No additional data available.

9.2 

Other information 

No additional data available.

10.1 

Reactivity

Stable under the recommended handling and storage conditions.

10.2 

Chemical stability

Stable under the recommended handling and storage conditions.

10.3 

Possible hazardous reactions

No additional data available.

10.4 

Conditions to Avoid

Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.

10.5 

Incompatible materials

Avoid strong acids, alkalis and oxidising agents.

10.6 

Hazardous Decomposition Products

In case of fire, dangerous decomposition products can be generated, such as carbon monoxide and dioxide and nitrogen fumes and oxides.

11.1 

Information on toxicological effects 

Acute Toxicity

Toxic Dose 1 - LD 50

4400 mg/kg (oral rat)

Toxic Dose 2 - LD 50 >2000

Skin corrosion / irritation

May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

Serious eye damage / irritation

Spray and vapour in the eyes may cause irritation and smarting.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

In high concentrations, vapours may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing.

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

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

12.1 

Toxicity

Dangerous for the environment: May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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

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

13.1 

Waste treatment  methods

General information

Do not re-use empty containers. Empty residue into a suitable disposal site.

Dispose of in compliance with all local and national regulations.

14.1 

UN number

UN No. Road

3082

UN No. SEA

3082

UN No. AIR

3082

14.2 

UN proper shipping name

ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIQUID N.O.S.

14.3 

Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID/ADN Class: 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

IMDG Class: 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

ICAO Class/Division: 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.

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

EMS F-A-S-F

Emergency Action Code 3Z

Hazard No. (ADR) 90 Environmentally hazardous substance; miscellaneous dangerous substances.

Tunnel Restriction Code (E)

14.7 

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

No additional data available.

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.

Hazard and/or Precautionary Statements in Full

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H318 Causes serious eye damage.

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other Information

None

Revision Date

03/06/2016

Reason for revision

New style updated SDS

Rev No/Repl, SDS Generated

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