MSDS - Thyme - Thymus vulgaris - Essential Oil

1.1

Product Identifier 

Product Name 

Thyme Oil White

Biological Definition

Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Thymus vulgaris, Lamiaceae 

INCI Name

Thymus vulgaris Leaf Oil

Synonyms & Trade Names

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CAS-No

84929-51-1

EC No.

284-535-7

EINECS No.

284-535-7

1.2

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

Flavour and fragrance.

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 are displayed in Section 16.

Classification (EC 1272/2008)

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.2 

Label Elements 

Label in accordance with (EC) No 1272/2008   

   GHS08            GHS07          GHS09          GHS02          GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Contains

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Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

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

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if

present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P391 Collect spillage.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to the 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

3.2

Mixtures

30.0 – 40.0% Paracymene CAS-No.: 99-87-6 EC No.: 202-796-7

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Flam. Liq. 3 - H226, Asp. Tox. 1 - H304, Aquatic Chronic 2 - H411

<30.0% Thymol CAS-No.: 89-83-8, EC No.: 201-944-8

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Acute Tox. 4 - H302, Skin Corr. 1B - H314, Aquatic Chronic 2 - H411

2.0 – 4.0% Alpha-pinene CAS-No.: 80-56-8 EC No.: 201-291-9

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Flam. Liq. 3 - H226, Skin Sens. 1 - H317, Asp. Tox. 1 - H304, Aquatic Acute 1 - H400, Aquatic Chronic 1 - H410

0.5 – 1.5% Limonene CAS-No.: 5989-27-5 EC No.: 227-813-5

Classification (EC 1272/2008) Flam. Liq. 3 – H226, Skin Irrit 2 – H315 Asp Tox. 1 – H304, Skin Sens. 1 – H317 Aquatic Acute 1 – H400, Aquatic Chronic 1 – H410

<1.0% Beta-pinene CAS-No.: 127-91-3 EC No.: 204-872-5

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

4.1

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation 

Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

 Ingestion

Rinse mouth and drink abundant water to dilute substance. Avoid vomiting, risk of aspiration!

Skin Contact 

Remove contaminated clothes. Wash affected areas with copious amounts of water.

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

After continuous contact with skin and/or eyes causes burns and sores of hard cicatrisation.

On a reduced number of people the exposure to the product may induce allergic reactions.

An intake of product at high concentration causes burns and ulcers of mucous membranes on mouth,

pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract.

4.3

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

If the victim feels unwell, seek medical advice immediately.

If breathing is difficult then provide artificial respiration.

5.1 

Extinguishing Media

Carbon dioxide, Dry powder or Foam. Cool containers with water.

5.2 

Special hazards arising from the product

Combustible. Keep away from ignition sources.

5.3 

Advice for firefighters

In the event of fire, combustion gas or dangerous vapours may appear. Generates explosive mixtures with air. Use chemical protection clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

6.1 

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Avoid substance contact.

Proceed with ventilation if closed place. Do not inhale vapours. Keep away from ignition sources.

6.2 

Environmental Precautions

Keep away from sewerage, surface water and groundwater. Do not allow to enter sewerage system.

6.3 

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up.

Collect the spilled material with sand or absorbent material. Use only machines that produce no spark.

6.4 

Reference to other sections

See section 8 for Personal protection. See section 13 for Waste disposal methods.

7.1 

Precautions for safe handling

Keep away from sources of ignition. The normal safety precautions for handling chemicals should always be observed. Do not eat, drink or smoke in work areas. Immediately change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.

7.2 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in full tight sealed containers in a well ventilated place, away from sources of ignition and heat, at temperature below 20 ºC and protected from light.

7.3 

Specific end use(s) 

No additional data available.

8.1 

Control parameters 

Causes severe burns in contact with eyes and skin..  

8.2 

Exposure controls 

Protective Equipment

Process Conditions 

Provide eyewash station.

Engineering Measures

Provide adequate ventilation.

Respiratory Equipment

Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.

Hand Protection

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves are compulsory.

Eye Protection

Chemical safety goggles are compulsory.

Other Protection

Measures should be taken to prevent materials from being splashed into the eyes or on the skin. Wear eyeshields and protective clothing.

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 

Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable gloves.

Environmental Exposure Controls 

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

9.1 

Information on basic physical and chemical properties 

Appearance

Clear liquid

Colour

Pale yellow to yellow

Odour

Characteristic

Relative Density

0.905 - 0.935 @ 20⁰C

Flash Point (°C)

>60⁰C

Refractive Index

1.491 - 1.510 @ 20⁰C

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)

No additional data available.

9.2 

Other information 

No additional data available.

10.1 

Reactivity

Combustible.

10.2 

Chemical stability

No additional data available.

10.3 

Possible hazardous reactions

No additional data available.

10.4 

Conditions to Avoid

Keep away from ignition sources. Protect from light and air.

10.5 

Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizers.

10.6 

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Carbon Monoxide and Carbon dioxide.

11.1 

Information on toxicological effects 

Acute Toxicity

There is no toxicological data available on this product.

Skin corrosion / irritation

Burns. May cause sensitization by skin contact.

Serious eye damage / irritation

Burns.

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

Irritations of mucous membranes, coughing and dyspnoea. Inhalation may lead to the formation of oedemas in the respiratory tract.

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

Damage of the respiratory tract. Burns the mucous membranes on the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract.

Photo-toxicity

No additional data available.

Other Information

Further hazardous properties cannot be excluded.

Normal safety precautions for handling chemical products should always be observed.

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

There is no quantitative data available about ecological effects of this product.

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

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

13.1 

Waste treatment  methods

This product and its packaging must be disposed according to local regulations.

This product would be burnt (always if it is according with local regulations) and it does not generate ashes.

14.1 

UN number

UN No. Road

2924

UN No. SEA

2924

UN No. AIR

2924

14.2 

UN proper shipping name

FLAMMABLE LIQUID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Contains CYMENES)

14.3 

Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID/ADN – Class 3 (8)

ADR/RID/ADN – Class 3 (8)

IMDG – Class 3 (8)

ICAO – Class 3 (8)

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

None

14.7 

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

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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

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

H302 Harmful if swallowed.

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other Information

None

Revision Date

21/08/15

Reason for revision

New SDS

Rev No/Repl, SDS Generated

01