Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) Essential Oil - SDS
LEMON MYRTLE ESSENTIAL OIL
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Other name(s): Oil of Backhousia citriodora
Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restrictions on Use
Germicide. Flavours and perfumes.
Supplier Essences from the Australian Bush
P.O.Box 3066, Pallas Street
Maryborough
QLD
Australia
Telephone Number: 0408780709
Emergency Telephone: 000 (ALL HOURS)
Please ensure you refer to the limitations of this Safety Data Sheet as set out in the “Other Information” section at the end of this Data Sheet.
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by Road and Rail; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
This material is hazardous according to Safe Work Australia; HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
SIGNAL WORD: HAZARDOUS
Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): None allocated.
3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components CAS Number Proportion Hazard Codes
Citral 5392-40-5 90-95% H315 H317 H401
Product Name: LEMON MYRTLE OIL
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Issued: 11/10/2011
Substance No: 000000025165
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (e.g. phone Australia 131 126; New Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor.
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Inhalation:
Remove victim from area of exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Skin Contact:
If skin or hair contact occurs, immediately remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin and hair thoroughly with running water and soap. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs seek medical assistance.
Eye Contact:
If in eyes, wash out immediately with water. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. Seek medical assistance.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Fine water spray, normal foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).
Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture:
Combustible liquid.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters:
On burning will emit toxic fumes, including those of oxides of carbon. Keep containers cool with water spray. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing if risk of exposure to vapour or products of combustion.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency procedures/Environmental precautions:
If contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.
Personal precautions/Protective equipment/Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contact and breathing in vapours. Contain - prevent run off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand or other inert material). Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal. Wash area down with detergent and excess water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Substance No: 000000025165
Classified as a C1 (COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID) for the purpose of storage and handling, in accordance with the requirements of AS 1940. Refer to State Regulations for storage and transport requirements.
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Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in vapour, mists and aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place and out of direct sunlight. Store away from sources of heat or ignition. Store away from incompatible materials described in Section 10. Keep containers closed when not in use - check regularly or leaks.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control Parameters: No value assigned for this specific material by Safe Work Australia.
Appropriate engineering controls:
Use in well ventilated areas. If inhalation risk exists: Use with local exhaust ventilation or while wearing organic vapour/particulate respirator. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Vapour heavier than air - prevent concentration in hollows or sumps. DO NOT enter confined spaces where vapour may have collected.
Individual protection measures, such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
The selection of PPE is dependent on a detailed risk assessment. The risk assessment should consider the work situation, the physical form of the chemical, the handling methods, and environmental factors.
OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES.
Wear overalls, safety glasses and impervious gloves. If determined by a risk assessment an inhalation risk exists, wear an organic vapour/particulate respirator meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state: Clear Liquid
Colour: Colourless to Pale Yellow
Odour: Characteristic
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity: 0.88-0.91 @ 20°C
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available
Vapour Pressure (20 °C): Not available
Flash Point (°C): 82-86
Flammability Limits (%): Not available
Auto ignition Temperature (°C): Not available
Melting Point/Range (°C):
Boiling Point/Range (°C): Not available
Decomposition Point (°C): Not available
PH: Not applicable
Viscosity: Not available
Product Name: LEMON MYRTLE OIL
Evaporation Rate:
Issued: 11/10/2011
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: Avoid exposure to heat, sources of ignition, and open flame.
Incompatible materials: Incompatible with acids, alkalis and oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Oxides of carbon.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
Ingestion: No adverse effects expected, however, large amounts may cause nausea and vomiting.
Eye contact: May be an eye irritant.
Skin contact: Contact with skin will result in irritation. A skin sensitiser. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to allergic contact dermatitis. Will have a degreasing action on the skin. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis.
Inhalation: Breathing in vapour, mists or aerosols may produce respiratory irritation.
Acute toxicity:
Oral LD50 (rat): 4960 mg/kg (1)
Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >2250 mg/kg (1)
Chronic effects: Non-mutagenic in AMES test. (1)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eco toxicity Avoid contaminating waterways.
Persistence/degradability: The material is readily biodegradable. (1)
Aquatic toxicity:
96hr LC50 (fish): >100 mg/L (1)
Product Name: LEMON MYRTLE OIL
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Issued: 11/10/2011
Disposal methods:
Refer to Waste Management Authority. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with
Local/regional/national/international regulations.
14.TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Road and Rail Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by Road and Rail; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Marine Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code) for transport by sea; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Air Transport
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous
Goods Regulations for transport by air; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification:
This material is hazardous according to Safe Work Australia; HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): None allocated.
This material is listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Supplier Safety Data Sheet;05/04/2018.
Product Name: LEMON MYRTLE OIL
This safety data sheet has been prepared by. Essences from the Australian Bush contact details on page 1
Issued: 05/04/2018
Reason(s) for Issue:
First Issue Primary SDS
Substance No: 000000025165
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