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Product Name
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Lemon Essential Oil
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Supplier
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Just a Soap
South East Lodge
Rede Road
Whepstead
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP29 4ST
Tel: 01284
735043
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Composition/Ingredients Information
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Botanic origin: the volatile oil obtained by expression of
lemon peel.
Chemical identification: Citrus Limon.
CAS No: 8008-56-8
EINECS: 284-515-8
Status: natural.
Additives: none.
Application: food products, skin care, aromatherapy etc..
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Hazard Identification
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R10 Flammable
liquid.
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First Aid Measures
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Inhalation:
In the
unlikely event, seek medical advice.
Eye
contact:
Wash eyes thoroughly with cold sterile water. Seek medical advice if stinging persists
after 10 minutes.
Skin
contact:
Wash off with
soap and water. Seek medical advice
if irritation develops.
Ingestion:
Do not induce
vomiting. Seek urgent medical
attention.
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Fire-Fighting Measures
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Suitable
extinguishers: water mist, carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder.
Unsuitable
extinguishers: water jet.
Hazards:
avoid inhalation of fumes.
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Accidental Release Measures
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Prevent from entering drains, surface
and ground waters.
Cleaning: remove using absorbents then
clean the area with hot water and detergent.
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Handling and Storage
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Storage
conditions:
Store
in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry and ventilated area
away from heat sources and protected from light. Keep air contact to a
minimum.
Keep
away from possible sources of combustion.
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Exposure Control/Personal Protection
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Goggles
and gloves should be worn if there is a risk of splashing.
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Physical and Chemical Properties
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Appearance: clear,
pale yellow to greenish yellow mobile liquid.
Odour: characteristic
of fresh lemon peel.
Specific
gravity @ 20º C: 0.840-0.865
Refractive
index @ 20º C: 1.465-1.485
Flash point:
45-53º C
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Stability/Reactivity
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Materials
to avoid: reacts with plastics therefore should be packed in steel drums or
brown glass bottles.
Conditions to avoid: oxidation promoting conditions (heat/light).
Stability: relatively stable.
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Toxicological Information
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LD 50 >5.0g/kg (oral)rat; >5g/kg (dermal) rabbit
Irritation/sensitization-nil at 10% (human) and nil as 100%. 1/2000
dermatitis patients were sensitive to lemon oil.
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Ecological Information
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Data not available.
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Disposal Considerations
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Dispose of according to local and national
regulations.
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Transport Information
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Product Name: Lemon Oil
UN 1993: Applies
Road (ADR/RID): Class
3 item 31/c RID NO 301; ADR RN
N/2301
Air (IATA/ICAO): Class
3 Packaging group 111
Sea (IMDG): Page
3036-1, Class 3
CHIP: See
section 15
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Regulatory Information
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According to Directive 88/379/EEC
Hazards:
Symbols:
Risk Phrases: R10 flammable liquid
Safety Phrases: S16 keep away from sources of ignition: No smoking.
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Other Information
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Cosmetics Directive 7th Amendment: Restrictions may apply.
A source of Citral, Geraniol, 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: 2 years maximum. Re-test after 12 months
The data provided in this material
safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this
product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained
from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the
user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this
product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense
arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does
not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given
application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and
product use.
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