MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 15/05/08
MENTHOL, CRYSTAL Replaces: 10/07/07
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 20/05/08
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Menthol Crystal, Lab Grade
Product Code(s): 87-4278,87-4280
Size: 30 g, 125 g
Chemical Name: Levo-Menthol
CAS Number: 2216-51-5
Formula: C10H20O
Synonyms: Levo-Menthol
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principle Hazardous Components: Menthol Crystal,(CAS#2216-51-5) 90-100%
TLV and PEL units: None established
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water and induce
vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Immediately call
a physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep
person warm, quiet, and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): No information available
NFPA Rating: No information found
Extinguisher Media:
Use dry chemical, CO2 or appropriate foam.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: No information available
Autoignition Temperature: No information available
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: No information available
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
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Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Clean-up personnel should wear proper
protective equipment. Avoid creating dust. Sweep or scoop up and
containerize for disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Keep product in tightly
closed container. Store for general chemical area at 15 - 30 C.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type): None
None needed under normal conditions of use with adequate ventilation.
NIOSH approved equipment should be worn if PELs are exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical(General): Yes
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab apron, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: 156.27
Melting Point: 42 C (107 F)
Boiling Point: 212 C (413 F)
Vapor Pressure: No information available
Vapor Density(Air=1): No information available
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): 0.89
Percent Volatile by Volume: 0 @ (21 C)
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): No information available
Solubility in Water: Slight (0.1- 1%)
Appearance and Odor: White crystals
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: No information available
Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): No information available
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
Toxicity Data: oral-rat LD50: 3300 mg/kg
intraperitoneal-rat LD50: 710 mg/kg
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: None
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: No information available
Target Organs: None identified
Primary Route(s) of Entry: None indicated
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: None
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MENTHOL, CRYSTAL Replaces: 10/07/07
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 20/05/08
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable
Federal,
State and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Non-regulated chemical, N.O.S.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute, Chronic
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs.
261.33
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Menthol Crystal No No No No No
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.
Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to
the suitability of this information to a particular application of the
substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must
carefully assess the applicability of any information contained herein
in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the
material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Abstracts Service Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
mppcf......million particles per cubic foot
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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