MSDS - Myrtle - Myrtus communis - Essential Oil

MYRTLE ESSENTIAL OIL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)

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

1.1	Product Identifier
Product Name			Myrtle Oil
Biological Definition			Myrtus Communis Oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves of the Myrtle, Myrtus communis L., Myrtaceae
INCI Name			Myrtus Communis Oil
Synonyms & Trade Names			-
CAS-No		8008-46-6	EC No.		282-012-8	EINECS No.	282-012-8
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)
	Aspiration toxicity Category 1 - (H304) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 - (H315) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 - (H319) Skin sensitisation Category 1 - (H317) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 - (H410) Flammable liquids Category 3 - (H226)
2.2		Label Elements
Label in accordance with (EC) No 1272/2008
	GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 $C:\SharedDrive\Callum\Images & Logo\GHS02.gif$ $C:\SharedDrive\Callum\Images & Logo\download.png$
Signal Word			Danger.
Contains			Limonene, Beta Pinene, Alpha Pinene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Terpinolene, Para cymene, l-Limonene, Alpha Terpinene, p-Mentha-1,4-diene, Eugenol, 1,8-Epoxy-p-menthane, Geranyl Acetate, Methyl eugenol.
Hazard Statements
	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 H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statements
	P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
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
	30.0 – 45.0% Limonene CAS-No.: 5989-27-5 EC No.: 227-813-5 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Asp. Tox. 1 (H304), Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Skin Sens. 1 (H317), Aquatic Acute 1 (H400), Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410), Flam Liq. 3 (H226)
	10.0 – 20.0% B-Pinene CAS-No.: 127-91-3EC No.: 204-872-5 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Asp. Tox. 1 (H304), Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Skin Sens. 1 (H317), Flam Liq. 3 (H226)
	5.0 - 15.0% Eugenol CAS: 97-53-0, EC: 202-589-1 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Eye Irrit. 2 (H319), Skin Sens. 1 (H317)
	5.0 - 15.0% Terpineol CAS: 8000-41-7, EC: 232-268-1 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Eye Irrit. 2 (H319)
	2.0 - 10.0% 1,8-Epoxy-p-menthane CAS: 470-82-6, EC: 207-431-5 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Skin Sens. 1 (H317), Flam Liq. 3 (H226)
	2.0 - 5.0% A-Pinene CAS: 80-56-8, EC: 201-291-9 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Asp. Tox. 1 (H304), Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Skin Sens. 1 (H317), Flam Liq. 3 (H226)
	2.0 - 5.0% 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol CAS: 78-70-6, EC: 201-134-4 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Eye Irrit. 2 (H319), Aquatic Acute 3 (H402)
	1.0 – 2.5% Caryophyllene CAS: 87-44-5, EC: 201-746-1 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Asp. Tox. 1 (H304)
	1.0 – 2.5% Linalyl Acetate CAS: 115-95-7, EC: 204-116-4 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Eye Irrit. 2 (H319)
	1.0 – 2.5% Geranyl Acetate CAS: 105-87-3, EC: 203-341-5 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Skin Sens. 1 (H317), Aquatic Chronic 3 (H412)
	<1.0% Terpinolene CAS: 586-62-9, EC: 209-578-0 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Asp. Tox. 1 (H304), Skin Sens. 1 (H317), Aquatic Acute 1 (H400), Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410), Flam Liq. 3 (H226)
	<1.0% Limonene CAS-No.: 5989-27-5 EC No.: 227-813-5 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Asp. Tox. 1 (H304), Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Skin Sens. 1 (H317), Aquatic Acute 1 (H400), Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410), Flam Liq. 3 (H226)
	<1.0% Geraniol CAS: 106-24-1, EC: 203-377-1 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Asp. Tox. 1, H304; Skin Irrit. 2, H315; Skin Sens. 1, H317
	<1.0% Methyl eugenol CAS: 93-15-2, EC: 202-223-0 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Muta. 2 (H341), Carc. 2 (H351), Acute Tox. 4 (H302), STOT SE 2 (H371) Aquatic Chronic 2 (H411)

04. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1	Description of first aid measures
Inhalation		Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion		Clean mouth with water. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Skin Contact		Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes.
Eye Contact		Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids. Consult a doctor.
4.2	Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
	May cause an allergic skin reaction. Liquid, aerosols and vapours of this product are irritating and can cause pain, tearing, reddening and swelling accompanied by a stinging sensation and/or a feeling like that of fine dust in the eyes.
4.3	Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
	Treat symptomatically.

05. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1	Extinguishing Media
	Use CO2, Dry Powder or Foam type extinguishers, spraying extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.
5.2	Special hazards arising from the product
	Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapours.
5.3	Advice for firefighters
	Special protective equipment for Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Use personal protective fire-fighters equipment as required.

06. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1	Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
	Personal precautions Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. For emergency responders Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.
6.2	Environmental Precautions
	See Section 12 for additional ecological information.
6.3	Methods and material for containment and cleaning up.
	Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material. Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal.
6.4	Reference to other sections
	Please refer to Section 8 - Exposure controls/personal protection for further information on personal precautions Please refer to Section 13 - Disposal Considerations for further information on waste treatment.

07. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1	Precautions for safe handling
	Advice on safe handling Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas Use personal protection recommended in Section 8 General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
7.2	Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
	Storage Conditions Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
7.3	Specific end use(s)
	No additional data available.

08. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1	Control parameters
		Chemical Name European Union United Kingdom France Spain Germany Limonene - - TWA: 1000 mg/m3 - TWA: 5 ppm 5989-27-5 STEL: 1500 mg/m3 TWA: 28 mg/m3 H* Beta Pinene - - TWA: 1000 mg/m3 TWA: 20 ppm - 127-91-3 STEL: 1500 mg/m3 TWA: 113 mg/m3 Alpha Pinene - - TWA: 1000 mg/m3 TWA: 20 ppm - 80-56-8 STEL: 1500 mg/m3 TWA: 113 mg/m3- Terpinolene - - TWA: 1000 mg/m3 - - 586-62-9 STEL: 1500 mg/m3 I-Limonene - - TWA: 1000 mg/m3 - - 586-62-9 STEL: 1500 mg/m3 Chemical Name Italy Portugal Netherlands Finland Denmark Limonene - - - TWA: 25 ppm - 5989-27-5 TWA: 140 mg/m3 STEL: 50 ppm STEL: 280 mg/m3 Beta Pinene - TWA: 20 ppm - - - 127-91-3 Alpha Pinene - TWA: 20 ppm - - - 80-56-8 Chemical Name Austria Switzerland Poland Norway Ireland Limonene - TWA: 7 ppm - TWA: 25 ppm - 5989-27-5 TWA: 40 mg/m3 TWA: 140 mg/m3 STEL: 14 ppm STEL: 25 ppm STEL: 80 mg/m3 STEL: 140 mg/m3 Beta Pinene - - - TWA: 25 ppm - 127-91-3 TWA: 140 mg/m3 STEL: 25 ppm STEL: 140 mg/m3 Alpha Pinene - - - TWA: 25 ppm - 80-56-8 TWA: 140 mg/m3 STEL: 25 ppm STEL: 140 mg/m3 I-Limonene - - - TWA: 25 ppm - 5989-54-8 TWA: 140 mg/m3 STEL: 25 ppm STEL: 140 mg/m3
8.2	Exposure controls
Protective Equipment

Process Conditions			No additional data available.
Engineering Measures			Provide adequate ventilation.
Respiratory Equipment			None under normal use conditions.
Hand Protection			Wear protective gloves.
Eye Protection			Avoid contact with eyes. Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Other Protection			No additional data available.
Hygiene Measures			Wear suitable protective clothing. Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing is recommended.
Personal Protection			No additional data available.
Skin Protection			No additional data available.
Environmental Exposure Controls			Environmental exposure controls Do not allow into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

09. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1	Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance		Clear mobile liquid, yellow/green - orange brown
Colour		Yellow/Green – Orange/Brown.
Odour		Characteristic.
Relative Density		0.875 – 0.893 @ 20°C
Flash Point (°C)		48°C
Refractive Index		1.470 – 1.486 @ 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 additional data available.
10.2		Chemical stability
	Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.
10.3		Possible hazardous reactions
	None under normal use conditions.
10.4		Conditions to Avoid
	Heat, flames and sparks Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.
10.5		Incompatible materials
	No additional data available.
10.6		Hazardous Decomposition Products
	None under normal use conditions.

11. TOXOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1		Information on toxicological effects
	Acute Toxicity		Chemical Name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50 Limonene >5 g/kg (Rabbit) Eugenol =1930 mg/kg (Rat) Terpineol =2900 mg/kg (Rat) 1,8-Epoxy-p-menthane =2480 mg/kg (Rat) Alpha Pinene = 3700 mg/kg (Rat) >5000 mg/kg (Rat) 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol =2790 mg/kg (Rat) Linalyl Acetate =13934 mg/kg (Rat) Geranyl Acetate =6330 mg/kg (Rat) Terpinolene =4390 mg/kg (Rat) Geraniol =3600 mg/kg (Rat) > 5 g/kg ( Rabbit ) Methyl eugenol =810 mg/kg (Rat)
	Skin corrosion / irritation		0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.
	Serious eye damage / irritation		No additional data available.
	Respiratory or skin sensitisation		gas 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.
	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
	0% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment. Chemical Name Algae/aquatic plants Fish Crustacea Limonene - 0.619 - 0.796: 96 h Pimephales - promelas mg/L LC50 flow-through 35: 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/L LC50 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol 88.3: 96 h Desmodesmus - 20: 48 h Daphnia magna mg/L subspicatus mg/L EC50 EC50
12.2		Persistence & degradability
	No additional data available.
12.3		Bioaccumulation Potential
	Chemical Name Partition coefficient Alpha Pinene 4.1 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol 3.1
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

Do not release into the environment. Collect waste into suitable containers and contact hazardous chemical disposal company.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1		UN number
		UN No. Road	1169
		UN No. SEA	1169
		UN No. AIR	1169
14.2		UN proper shipping name
	EXTRACTS, AROMATIC, LIQUID.
14.3		Transport hazard class(es)
	ADR/RID/ADN Class 3 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
	Chemical Name French RG number Title Limonene RG 84 - 5989-27-5 l-Limonene RG 84 - 5989-54-8

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Hazard and/or Precautionary Statements in Full	H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H318 - Causes serious eye damage H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H351 - Suspected of causing cancer if inhaled H302 - Harmful if swallowed H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
Other Information	None
Revision Date	23/03/16
Reason for revision	New SDS
Rev No/Repl, SDS Generated	01

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