Lemongrass Oil MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Lemongrass Oil

Botanical Name:            

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Synonyms:

Cymbopogon flexuosus (D. C.) Stapf., Cymbopogon schoenanthus

INCI Name:

Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil

CAS #:                           

8007-02-1

Country of Origin:          

India

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, Lemongrass

UN No. 1169: Liquid aromatic extract.

Packaging Group: III                                Class: 3

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Citral 60-85%    CAS No:  5392-40-5            EINECS:  226-394-6

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to radish brown liquid.

Odor:                              

Very strong and stimulating characteristic lemon odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.880 – 0.906 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:             

1.4785 – 1.4890 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:

-3.0 –  +2.0 @ 20°C

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of the grass

Contents:

Mainly consists of citral (neral and geranial)with the following terpenoids of nerol, limonene, linalool and β-caryphyllene

Flash Point:

71 °C

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  71 °C

Combustible liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated.

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces sulfur fumes and carbon monoxide smoke.

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Liquid may irritate eyes and skin. Corrosive properties.

Liquid may cause dermatitis, or allergic dermatitis on repeated contact with skin.

8. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO₂, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Storage: Store in cool, dry and well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.

9. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.

Inhalation: Avoid casual breathing. Remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water.

11. Individual Protection For Industrial and Bulk Container Use:

Use safety glasses.

Avoid breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling.

Avoid skin contact by using chemical resistant gloves and overall.

Revision Date: December, 2010.

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