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MSDS - Valerian Root - Valeriana Officinalis - Essential Oil

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VALERIAN ROOT ESSENTIAL OIL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)

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

1.1	Product Identifier
Product Name			Valerian Root Oil
Biological Definition			The essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the root of Valeriana officinalis L.
INCI Name			Valeriana officinalis root oil
Synonyms & Trade Names			Valerian rhizome oil, Baldrian Oil
CAS-No		97927-02-1	EC No.		308-322-6	EINECS No.	308-322-6
1.2	Relative identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
	Perfumes, fragrances.
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. Human health May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways – H304 May cause an allergic skin reaction – H317 Causes serious eye irritation – H319 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects – H410 Environment The product contains a substance which may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Classification (EC 1272/2008)
	Physical and Chemical Hazards : Not classified. Human health : Asp. Tox. 1 - H304 Skin Sens. 1 H317 Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Environment : Aquatic Chronic 3 - H410
2.2		Label Elements
Label in accordance with (EC) No 1272/2008
	GHS07 GHS09 GHS08 $C:\SharedDrive\Callum\Images & Logo\download.png$
Signal Word			Danger
Contains			Limonene.
Hazard Statements
	H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H317May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319Causes serious eye irritation. H411Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements
	P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 Avoid release to the environment P305/351/338 IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301/310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting
Supplementary Precautionary Statements
	P391 Collect spillage
2.3		Other Hazards
PBT or vPvB according to Annex XIII			No.
Adverse physio-chemical properties			Combustible but should not self-ignite.
Adverse effects on human health			May cause sensitisation of skin & eyes.

03. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1	Substances
	15.0 – 32.0% CAMPHENE CAS: 79-92-5, EC: 201-234-8 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Eye Irrit. 2, H319, Aquatic Acute 1, H400, M Acute = 1, Aquatic Chronic 1, H410 M Chronic = 1
	4.0 – 8.0% Alpha-pinene CAS-No.: 80-56-8 EC No.: 201-291-9 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Asp. Tox. 1, H304, Flam. Liq. 3, H226, Skin Irrit. 2, H315, Skin Sens. 1, H317
	3.0 – 5.0% Beta-Pinene CAS: 127-91-3, EC: 204-872-5 Classification (EC 1272/2008) Asp. Tox. 1, H304, Flam. Liq. 3, H226, Skin Irrit. 2, H315, Skin Sens. 1, H317
	1.5 – 3.0% 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

04. FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1	Description of first aid measures
Inhalation		Remove immediately from source of exposure into fresh air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Ingestion		DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Get medical attention.
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
	Observe risk of aspiration if vomiting occurs.
4.3	Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
	Treat symptomatically.

05. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1	Extinguishing Media
	Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Powder. Unsuitable extinguishing media: 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. Wear suitable equipment for self protection.

06. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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, eyes and clothing. 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 courses 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.

07. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1	Precautions for safe handling
	Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Provide earthing of containers, equipment, pumps and ventilation facilities. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep away from food, drink and animal feed products. When using do not smoke, drink or eat. Wear suitable clothing to avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid inhalation of product vapours. Provide adequate ventilation of 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.

08. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1	Control parameters
		No additional data available.
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			Chemical resistant gloves (PVC).
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			Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapours.
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
Colour		Pale yellow to red/brown
Odour		Characteristic – warm, woody with balsamic undertones.
Relative Density		0.930 - 0.984 @ 20°C
Flash Point (°C)		75
Refractive Index		1.445 - 1.500 @ 20°C
Melting Point (°C)		-21.1
Boiling Point (°C)		270 @760mm Hg
Vapour Pressure		1.13 x 10-11 mm Hg @ 25°C
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. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1		Reactivity
	Avoid contact with; strong oxidising agents, strong reducing agents, acids, bases, acid anhydride and alkali metals.
10.2		Chemical stability
	Stable under the recommended handling and storage conditions.
10.3		Possible hazardous reactions
	No hazardous reactions at proper usage and handling.
10.4		Conditions to Avoid
	Temperatures more than room temperature will benefit the transfer from liquid to vapour phase and formation of explosive atmospheres. 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: 15000 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
	Do not allow product to enter streams, sewers or other waterways. Water Hazard Class; WGK-2.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1		Waste treatment methods
	Collect and dispose of waste product in accordance with local authority guidelines using a hazardous chemical disposal company. Product remainders should not intrude soil or waters.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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 ADR/RID/ADN Class:9 - Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles. IMDG Class:9 ICAO Class/Division:9 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
	See sections 6-8.
14.7		Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC code
	Packed and transferred according to transport regulations.

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	H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H317May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319Causes serious eye irritation. H411Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Other Information	None
Revision Date	04/03/2016
Reason for revision	New format and updated SDS
Rev No/Repl, SDS Generated	02