Material Safety Data Sheet |
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Identification of the Substance / Company
Details |
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Common
Name: |
Sweet
Orange Essential Oil (Organic) |
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Latin
Name: |
Citrus aurant. Sinensis |
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Supplier: |
Soap
Basics 23
Southbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS |
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Phone: |
01225 899286 |
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Email: |
info@soapbasics.co.uk |
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2. Composition / Information on Hazardous
Ingredients |
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Composition: |
Concentrated sweet orange oil obtained
from the outer part of the fresh peel of Citrus
aurant. sinensis |
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Hazardous Ingredients: |
Concentrated sweet orange oil |
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3. Hazards Identification |
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Flammable product, irritant. Concentrated
product for industrial use. Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes. Do
not drink. |
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4. First Aid Measures |
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General: |
Seek medical attention in case of any
discomfort. |
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Eye irritation: |
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water
while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention. |
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Skin irritation: |
Seek medical attention if irritation
persists after washing. |
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Inhalation: |
None Known |
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Ingestion: |
Never make an unconscious person vomit or
drink fluids. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. |
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Symptoms: |
No specific internal symptoms noted,
external irritation to the eyes and skin. |
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Eye Contact: |
Wash area immediately and seek medical
attention. |
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Skin Contact: |
Wash area immediately and seek medical
attention if irritation persists. |
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Ingestion: |
Seek medical attention if ingested. |
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Inhalation: |
Seek medical attention if nauseous
symptoms occur. |
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5. Fire Fighting Measures |
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Extinguishing Media: |
Carbon dioxide, powders, foams, halogens |
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Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: |
Direct water jet |
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures: |
Treat as flammable oil |
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6. Accidental Release Measures |
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Spill Cleanup Methods: Contain spillage
using a non-combustible, inert absorbent material. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Dispose of as flammable waste and as a precaution do not release
into drains or directly into environment. |
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7. Handling & Storage |
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Usage Precautions: |
Good handling practice, wearing suitable
eye protection and avoiding direct contact with skin. |
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Hygiene Work Practices: |
Observe good hygiene practice and
guidelines. |
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Storage Precautions: |
Keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated storage
and closed, preferably full containers. Keep away from source of ignition or
heat. Protect from light. Keep away from other combustible materials.
Recommended storage: stainless steel and glass. |
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8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection |
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Ventilation: |
Provide adequate general and local exhaust
ventilation |
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Respiration: |
General face mask |
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Eye Protection: |
Wear approved safety goggles |
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Protective Gloves: |
Use suitable protective gloves |
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Other Protection: |
Provide eyewash, quick drench |
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9. Physical & Chemical Properties |
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Colour/Appearance: |
Orange coloured essential oil |
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Odour/Taste: |
Sweet citrus/orange taste – distinctive
citrus/orange odour |
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Principle Constituents: |
Citrus aurant. Sinensis peel oil |
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pH: |
Not known |
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Boiling Point: |
Not known |
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Flash Point: |
73°C |
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Flammability: |
Flammable |
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Auto flammability: |
Not known |
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Solubility |
Ethanol: + Water: - |
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Explosive Properties: |
Air/vapour mix may be capable of exploding
on ignition |
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Oxidising Properties: |
Non oxidising |
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Optical Rotation: |
-6° to +1° |
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Refractive Index: |
1.456 to 1.572 |
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Molecular Weight: |
N/K |
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Density: |
At 20°C: 0.888 to 0.898 |
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10. Stability and Reactivity |
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Stability: |
Stable |
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Incompatible Chemicals: |
Strong oxidising agents |
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Materials to Avoid: |
Ditto |
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Conditions to Avoid: |
Direct heat |
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11. Toxicological Information |
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Health Warnings: |
None known |
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Symptoms: |
None known |
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Eye Contact: |
None known |
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Skin Contact: |
None known |
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Ingestion: |
None known |
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Acute and Chronic Health Hazards: |
No known chronic or acute health risks. |
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Carcinogenicity: |
No evidence of carcinogenic properties |
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12. Ecological Information |
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Degradable product however do not release
directly into environment. No evidence of other environmental effects. |
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13. Disposal Conditions |
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Arrange disposal as non toxic waste by
licensed disposal company in consultation with local Waste Disposal
Authority, in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (section
34), and the Duty of Care. Preferable to incinerate residue and soiled
packaging. |
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14. Transport Information |
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Labelling: |
Combustible liquid (flash point 73°C). |
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Special Precautions: |
Avoid direct heat, storage with other combustible
materials. |
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15. Regulatory Information |
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Label for Supply: |
Flammable as directed under the Chemicals
(Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994. |
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UK Regulatory References: |
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Environmental Protection Act 1990. |
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The information contained in this safety
data sheet does not constitute the user’s own assessment of workplace risk as
required by other health and safety legislation. |
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16. Other Information |
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Applications: |
Foods / Pharmaceuticals |
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Dated: |
09/05/2002 |
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This information relates only to the
specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in
combination with any other material or in any process. Such information is,
to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as the dates
indicated. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to
its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user’s responsibility to
satisfy him / herself as to the suitability of such information for his/her
own particular use. |
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