Material Safety Data Sheet

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY
Product:	Lavender Oil Organic
Company:	Soap Basics
Address:	23 Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK
Tel:	01225 899286
Email:	sales@soapbasics.co.uk
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Trade Name:		Lavender Oil Organic			Inci Name:		Lavandula angustifolia
Cas No:		8000-28-0			Einecs No:		289-995-2
Status:		Essential Oil			Application:		Cosmetics/skin care/aromatherapy
Description:
The volatiles oil obtained by steam distillation of the freshly cut flowering tops of the herb Lavandula angustifolia
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Concentrated product. Do not ingest, use good housekeeping procedures when handling.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION:				Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Seek Medical Advice.
EYE CONTACT:				Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. See medical advise if symptoms persist.
SKIN CONTACT:				Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
INGESTION:				Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice immediately.
OTHER:				When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (section 15).
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA RECOMMENDED:				Use CO2 Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.
SPECIAL MEASURES:				Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.
EXTINGUISHING PROCEDURES:				Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:				Avoid inhalation and direct contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.
ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS:				Keep away from drains, soils, surface and groundwaters.
CLEANING UP METHODS FOR SPILLAGES:				Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Clean with hot water and detergents. Observe state, federal and local disposal regulations.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING:				Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling. Avoid static discharges.
STORAGE CONDITIONS:				Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry & ventilated area away from heat sources & protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum
FIRE PROTECTION:				Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:				Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.
HAND PROTECTION:				Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required.
EYE PROTECTION:				Use safety glasses.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES:				Wash hands with soap & water after handling
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
COLOUR:				Colourless to pale yellow
APPEARANCE:				Mobile Liquid
ODOUR:				Floral – Herbaceous
REFRACTIVE INDEX @ 20°C:				1.455 – 1.472
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 20°C:				0.870 – 0.898
FLASH POINT:				71°C
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY:				It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.
DECOMPOSITION:				Liable to cause smoke and acrid fumes during combustion; carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other non –identified organic compounds may be formed.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION				Literature Values:
				Acute Oral LD50 : >5g/kg Dermal LD50 : >5g/kg
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
BIODEGRADABILITY:				Data not available.
PRECAUTIONS:				Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
				Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice.
14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS
CUSTOMS TARIFF CODE:
UN1993:				N/A
ROAD (ADR/RID):				N/A
AIR (IATA):				N/A
SEA (IMDG):				N/A
CHIP:				See section 15
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION				According to Directive 88/379/EEC
HAZARDS:				N/A
SYMBOLS:				N/A
RISK PHRASES:				N/A
SAFETY PHRASES:				N/A
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Cosmetics Directive 7^th Amendment: Restrictions may apply. A source of Geraniol, Limonene and Linalool, listed as sensitisers. Check maximum usage levels for skin care products.
SHELF LIFE:				36 Months
PACKAGING:			Type			Suitability
			Glass			Yes
			Lacquer lined steel/tin			Yes
			Aluminium			Yes
			HPPE			No
			F/HDPE			Yes
			Other plastic			No

The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use.