Absolute Aromas Limited 2 Grove Park Mill Lane Alton Hampshire GU34 2QG Phone: +44 (0) 1420 540 400 Fax: +44 (0) 1420 540 401 Email:oils@absolute-aromas.com

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR

Eucalyptus Globulus Oil

Eucalyptus Globulus, Product Reference T109

EINECS CAS 84625-32-1 USA CAS 8000-48-4

1.CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:INCLUDING HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS:

This essential oil is obtained from steam distillation from the biomass. The main component is Cineole (Eucalyptol) 70-80%.

The oil is classified as hazardous.

2.HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION:

This product is required to be labelled according to the regulation 96/54/EC governing hazardous substances. The oil contains 15-20% Terpenes.

Xn.

R10

R65

S62

3.FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Skin Contact:	Rinse with running water. Remove contaminated clothing.

Eye Contact:	Rinse with sterile water or an approved eyewash solution for 15 minutes.

Inhalation:	Move to fresh air and rest.

Ingestion:	If swallowed do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice immediately,	show the label or container.

4. FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Suitable Extinguishers:	Normal extinguishers can be used (CO2, powders, foams, halogens).

Unsuitable Extinguishers:	Direct water jet.

Fire Hazard:	Products of combustion – Oxides of Carbon.

5. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PROCEDURES:

Safety Clothing:	Wear clothing suitable for an emergency.

Environmental Precautions:	Contain the leak with earth or sand. Prevent from entering drains and	sewers; if this cannot be done advise the local authority.

Clean Up Procedure:	Absorb spillage onto sand or earth. Transfer to a suitable container for	disposal.

6. HANDLING & STORAGE PROCEDURES:

Handling:	Avoid spillage and eye contact (gloves and goggles recommended).

Ventilation:	Good general ventilation required.

Storage Conditions:	Store at ambient temperature in a dark container. Store away from	oxidizing substances e.g. Bleach. Store in full containers; Stainless	Steel for bulk or glass for small quantities.

7. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION:

Respiratory:	Use only in well ventilated areas. Use protection in poor ventilation.

Hand Protection:	Wear gloves.

Eye Protection:	Wear goggles

Skin Protection:	Wear suitable protection clothing

8. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Appearance:	Clear Mobile Liquid.

Odour:	Medicated.

Colour:	Water White – Pale Yellow.

Solubility:	a. Solvent –	Soluble

b. Alcohol –	Soluble

c. Water –	Insoluble

Boiling Point:	Not reported.

Flash Point:	51C. C.O.C.

Specific Gravity:	20C 0.902 – 0.918.

Vapour Pressure mm:	Not reported.

9. REACTIVITY & STABILITY:

The oil is stable under normal storage conditions. After opening, the oil is prone to air oxidation and may start to deteriorate after twelve months.

Synergistic Reaction:	Not reported.

Materials to avoid:	Oxidizing agents.

Polymerisation Hazard:	None.

10. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

Hazardous Effects

Inhalation:	Hazardous.

Skin Contact:	Concentrated oil may cause skin degreasing with some irritation.

Eye Contact:	Irritant.

Ingestion:	Irritant.

(On heating the fumes are acrid.)

11. ECOLOGICAL DATA

This is a degradable product, however, do not release directly into the environment.

12. DISPOSAL METHODS:

Recover the product where possible or bury in authorised landfill sites according to local authority regulations.

13. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS:

Road:	Hazardous – display symbol Xn.

Rail:	Hazardous – display symbol Xn.

Air:	Hazardous – display symbol Xn.

UN-No:	1169

Proper Shipping Name:	Extracts, Aromatic, Liquid

IMDG Class:	3

Packing Group	III

14. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

Labels for Conveyance:	Xn. R10. (Flammable)

Labels for Supply:	Xn. R10. R65. S62.

15. FURTHER INFORMATION:

Whilst Absolute Aromas Ltd give the above advice in good faith, it is not intended to be a substitute for customers own testing to ascertain good safety procedures.

These regulations were designed for handling bulk products and to readily identify Toxic & Safety Data.

Safety information is under continuous review.