Product Name

White Grapefruit Essential Oil

Supplier

Just a Soap

South East Lodge

Rede Road

Whepstead

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP29 4ST

 

Composition/Ingredients Information

Definition: the volatile oil obtained by expression of the outer peel of the fruits of Citrus paradise.

CAS number: 8016-20-4(US), 90045-43-5 (EC)

EINECS Number: 289-904-6

CoE Number: 140

FEMA: 2530

Status: natural

Additives: none

IFRA: restricted

FDA: 182.20

RIFM: monograph

INCI: Citrus paradise

Hazard Identification

R10 – flammable liquid, Xn harmful.

First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove from exposure site to fresh air.  Keep at rest.  Obtain medical attention.

 

Eye contact:  Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15mins. Contact a doctor is symptoms persist.   

 

Skin contact:   

Remove contaminated clothes.  Wash thoroughly with soap and water.   Seek medical aid if irritation persists.

 

Ingestion:             

Rinse mouth out with water.  Seek IMMEDIATE medical advice.

Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media: CO² dry powder or foam extinguishers.  Do not use water jets.

Special measures: avoid vapour inhalation.  Keep away from sources of ignition.  Protective clothing and breathing apparatus should be worn.

Extinguishing procedures: closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray.

Accidental Release Measures

Prevent from entering drains, surface and ground waters.

Cleaning: remove using absorbents then clean the area with hot water and detergent.

Handling and Storage

Normal hygiene practices should be employed.

Storage conditions:             

Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from light.  Keep away from possible sources of combustion.

Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Precautions: goggles and gloves should be worn if there is a risk of splashing. 

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance : mobile liquid.

Colour: yellow orange.

Odour: Typical grapefruit.

Specific gravity @ 20º C: 0.850-0.860

Refractive index @ 20º C: 1.474-1.478

Flash point: º C  43

Solubility in water: insoluble.

Stability/Reactivity

Materials to avoid: Strong acids, alkali or oxidizing agents..

Conditions to avoid: Oxidation promoting conditions (heat/light).

Stability: relatively stable.

Decomposition: Liable to cause smoke & acrid fumes during  combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

& other non-identified organic compounds may be formed.

Toxicological Information

LD50>5000 mg/kg (Rat)

Dermal>5000 mg/kg (Rabbit)

Ecological Information

Data not available.

Disposal Considerations

Dispose of according to local and national regulations. 

Transport Information

UN 1993: Applies

Road (ADR/RID): 3.3

Air (IATA/ICAO): Class 3 Packaging group 111

Sea (IMDG) 3345

CHIP see section 15

Regulatory Information

According to Directive 88/379/EEC

Hazards: Harmful, flammable liquid.

Symbols: Xn

Risk Phrases: R10 flammable.

R65: Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed.

Safety Phrases: S16, keep away from sources of ignition.  No smoking.

S62: if swallowed do not induce vomiting.  Seek medical advice immediately and the container or label.

Other Information

Cosmetics Directive 7th Amendment: Restrictions may apply.  A source of Citral, Limonene and Linalool listed as sensitisers.  Check maximum usage levels for skin care products.

 

Suitable Packaging: Glass, Lacquer lined steel/tin, Aluminium,  F/HDPE.

 

Shelf Life: 3 years maximum. Re-test after 12 months


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