Material Safety Data Sheet

 

Identification of the Substance / Company Details

Common Name:       

Sweet Orange Essential Oil (Organic)

Latin Name:

Citrus aurant. Sinensis

Supplier:

Soap Basics

23 Southbrook Road

Melksham

Wiltshire

SN12 8DS

Phone:

01225 899286

Email:

info@soapbasics.co.uk

2. Composition / Information on Hazardous Ingredients

Composition:

Concentrated sweet orange oil obtained from the outer part of the fresh peel of Citrus aurant. sinensis

Hazardous Ingredients:

Concentrated sweet orange oil

3. Hazards Identification

Flammable product, irritant. Concentrated product for industrial use. Avoid contact with eyes or mucus membranes. Do not drink.

4. First Aid Measures

General:

Seek medical attention in case of any discomfort.

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.

Skin irritation:

Seek medical attention if irritation persists after washing.

Inhalation:

None Known

Ingestion:

Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

Symptoms:

No specific internal symptoms noted, external irritation to the eyes and skin.

Eye Contact:

Wash area immediately and seek medical attention.

Skin Contact:

Wash area immediately and seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Ingestion:

Seek medical attention if ingested.

Inhalation:

Seek medical attention if nauseous symptoms occur.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Media:

Carbon dioxide, powders, foams, halogens

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:

Direct water jet

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Treat as flammable oil

6. Accidental Release Measures

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.

7. Handling & Storage

Usage Precautions:

 

Good handling practice, wearing suitable eye protection and avoiding direct contact with skin.

Hygiene Work Practices:

Observe good hygiene practice and guidelines.

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.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Ventilation:

Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation

Respiration:

General face mask

Eye Protection:

Wear approved safety goggles

Protective Gloves:

Use suitable protective gloves

Other Protection:

Provide eyewash, quick drench

9. Physical & Chemical Properties

Colour/Appearance:

Orange coloured essential oil

Odour/Taste:

Sweet citrus/orange taste – distinctive citrus/orange odour

Principle Constituents:

Citrus aurant. Sinensis peel oil

pH:

Not known

Boiling Point:

Not known

Flash Point:

73°C

Flammability:

Flammable

Auto flammability:

Not known

Solubility

Ethanol: +          Water: -

Explosive Properties:

Air/vapour mix may be capable of exploding on ignition

Oxidising Properties:

Non oxidising

Optical Rotation:

-6° to +1°

Refractive Index:

1.456 to 1.572

Molecular Weight:

N/K

Density:

At 20°C: 0.888 to 0.898

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability:

Stable

Incompatible Chemicals:

Strong oxidising agents

Materials to Avoid:

Ditto

Conditions to Avoid:

Direct heat

 

11. Toxicological Information

Health Warnings:

None known

Symptoms:

None known

Eye Contact:

None known

Skin Contact:

None known

Ingestion:

None known

Acute and Chronic Health Hazards:

No known chronic or acute health risks.

Carcinogenicity:

No evidence of carcinogenic properties

12. Ecological Information

Degradable product however do not release directly into environment. No evidence of other environmental effects.

13. Disposal Conditions

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.

14. Transport Information

Labelling:

Combustible liquid (flash point 73°C).

Special Precautions:

Avoid direct heat, storage with other combustible materials.

15. Regulatory Information

Label for Supply:

Flammable as directed under the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 1994.

UK Regulatory References:

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Environmental Protection Act 1990.

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.

16. Other Information

Applications:

Foods / Pharmaceuticals

Dated:

09/05/2002

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.