Peppermint Oil, Mentha Piperita, France

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 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE
Identification of the substance or preparation:
Name: PEPPERMINT OIL – NATURAL, MENTHA PIPERITA

2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This product is not classified as flammable. Refer to the recommendations regarding the other products present on the site
Possibility of irritation to the skin.
Possibility of skin sensitisation. The preparation may also irritate the skin and prolonged contact may aggravate this effect.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Preparation classification:
Irritant
R 51/53
R 43
R 38

4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

As a general rule, in case of doubt or if symptoms persist, always call a doctor.
NEVER induce swallowing in an unconscious person.
In the event of splashes or contact with eyes:
Wash thoroughly with soft, clean water for 15 minutes holding the eyelids open.

Refer the patient to an ophthalmologist, in particular if there is any redness, pain or visual impairment.
In the event of splashes or contact with skin:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water or a recognised cleaner.
DO NOT use solvents or thinners.
If the contaminated area is widespread and/or there is damage to the skin, a doctor must be consulted or the patient transferred to hospital
In the event of swallowing:
In the event of swallowing, if the quantity is small (no more than one mouthful), rinse the mouth with water and consult a doctor.
Call a doctor immediately and show him the label.

5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Not relevant.

6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions:
Avoid any contact with the skin and eyes.
Consult the safety measures listed under headings 7 and 8.
Environmental precautions:
Contain and control the leaks or spills with non-combustible absorbent materials such as sand, earth, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth in drums
for waste disposal.
Prevent any material from entering drains or waterways.
Use drums to dispose of waste recovered in accordance with applicable regulations (see heading 13).
If the product contaminates waterways, rivers or drains, alert the relevant authorities in accordance with statutory procedures
Methods for cleaning up:
Clean preferably with a detergent, do not use solvents.

7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
The regulations relating to storage premises apply to workshops where the product is handled.
Anyone with a history of skin sensitisation must on no account handle such products
Fire prevention:
Prevent access by unauthorised personnel.
Recommended equipment and procedures:
For personal safety, see §8.
Observe precautions stated on label and also industrial safety regulations
Avoid contact of product with the skin and eyes
Prohibited equipment and procedures:
Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited in premises where the preparation is used
Never open the packages under pressure
Storage:
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry place.

8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Use personal protection equipment as per Directive 89/686/EEC.
Anyone with a history of skin sensitisation must on no account handle such products.
Hand protection:
Protective creams may be used for exposed skin, but they should not be applied after contact with the product.
In the event of prolonged or repeated contact with the hands, use appropriate gloves.
Eye and face protection:
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Wear safety goggles
Provide eye washes in workshops where the product is constantly handled
Skin protection:
For further information, see § 11 of S.D.S. - Toxicological information.

9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information:
Physical state:        fluid liquid
Color:                     Colourless to pale yellow
Odour:                    characteristic, fresh and sweet

Important health, safety and environmental information:
pH of the substance or preparation:       not relevant.
The pH is impossible to measure or its value is not relevant.
Boiling point/boiling range:                     not relevant.
Flash point interval:                                Flash point > 60°C
Flash point:                                     
Vapour pressure:                                     
Density:                                                   < 1
Density:                                                   0.895-0.916
Water solubility:                                      Insoluble.
Other information:
melting point/melting range:
Self-ignition temperature:
Decomposition point/decomposition range :

10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
The preparation is stable at the handling and storage conditions recommended per § 7 of the safety data sheet,

11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data is available regarding the preparation itself.
It is generally agreed that substances contained are likely to cause significant irritation which lasts for at least twenty four hours after
application to the healthy, unbroken skin of an animal for a period of up to 4 hours.
It is generally agreed that substances contained are likely to cause, among certain predisposed subjects, a sensitisation reaction by cutaneous
route
Other data:
CAS 5989-27-5 : CIRC Groupe 3: L'agent est inclassable quant à sa cancérogénicité pour l'homme.
 

12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No ecological data on the product itself is available.
The product must not be allowed to run into drains or waterways.
Ecotoxicity:
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
 

13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Do not pour into drains or waterways.
Waste:
Recycle or dispose of waste in compliance with current legislation, preferably via a certified collector or company.
Do not contaminate the ground or water with waste, do not dispose of waste into the environment.
Soiled packaging:
Empty container completely. Keep label(s) on container.
Give to a certified disposal contractor.
 

14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport product in compliance with provisions of the ADR for road, RID for rail, IMDG for sea and ICAO/IATA for air transport (ADR
2009 - IMDG 2008 - ICAO/IATA 2009).

16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Since the user's working conditions are not known by us, the information supplied on this safety data sheet is based on our current level of knowledge and on national and community regulations.
The product must not be used for any purposes other than those specified under heading 1 without first obtaining written handling
instructions.
It is at all times the responsibility of the user to take all necessary measures to comply with legal requirements and local regulations.
The information given on this safety data sheet must be regarded as a description of the safety requirements relating to our product and not a guarantee of its properties

The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet was obtained from current and reputable sources. However this data is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility both to determine safe conditions for use of this product and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense resulting from improper use of this product. Many federal and state; regulations pertain directly or indirectly to the product's end use and disposal of containers and unused material. It is the purchaser's responsibility to familiarize themselves with all applicable regulations.

Revised 6/26/2011

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