Main hazards: Irritating to skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may
cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Other hazards: Combustible. May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS)
Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact.
Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. The eyes may water profusely.
Ingestion: There may be irritation of the throat. Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be
vomiting.
Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION)
Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Wash
immediately with plenty of soap and water. Consult a doctor.
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Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Transfer to hospital for specialist examination.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Consult a doctor.
Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. If conscious, ensure
the casualty sits or lies down. If breathing becomes bubbly, have the casualty sit and provide
oxygen if available. Consult a doctor.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical powder. Water spray.
Exposure hazards: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
Protection of fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Eliminate all sources of ignition. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access
to unauthorised personnel. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.
Environmental precautions: Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.
Clean-up procedures: Mix with sand or vermiculite. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by
an appropriate method. Take all measures to minimise contact with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling requirements: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Avoid direct contact with the substance.
Storage conditions: Store in cool, well ventilated area. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container tightly
closed. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not a source of ignition.
Suitable packaging: Must only be kept in original packaging.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering measures: Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not
a source of ignition.
Respiratory protection: Gas/vapour filter, type A: organic vapours (EN141).
Hand protection: PVC gloves.
Eye protection: Safety goggles. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Skin protection: Solvent resistant protective clothing. Ensure safety shower is to hand.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State: Liquid
Colour: Colourless
Odour: Characteristic odour
Evaporation rate: Negligible
Solubility in water: Not miscible
Also soluble in: Most organic solvents.
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Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to avoid: Heat. Sources of ignition.
Materials to avoid: Oxidising agents. Acids. Alkalis.
Haz. decomp. products: In combustion emits toxic fumes.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity: CITRONELLOL 850
ORL RAT LD50 3.45 g/kg
Hazardous ingredients: CITRONELLOL
ORL RAT LD50 3.5 g/kg
鈥? GERANIOL
ORL RAT LD50 3600 mg/kg
鈥? MENTHOL
ORL RAT LD50 3180 mg/kg
Chronic toxicity: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility: Floats on water.
Persistence and degradability: No data available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal operations: D10 Incineration on land.
R1 Solvent reclamation/regeneration.
Disposal of packaging: Arrange for collection by specialised disposal company.
NB: The user's attention is drawn to the possible existence of regional or national regulations
regarding disposal.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR / RID
UN no: 3082 ADR Class: 9
Shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (A MIXTURE
CONTAINING 3,7-DIMETHYL-6-OCTEN-1-OL)
Labelling: 9 Hazard ID no: 90
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IMDG / IMO
UN no: 3082 Class: 9
Packing group: III EmS: -
Marine pollutant: . Labelling: 9
IATA / ICAO
UN no: 3082 Class: 9
Packing group: III Packing instructions: 914
Labelling: 9
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard symbols: Irritant.
Dangerous for the environment.
Risk phrases: R38: Irritating to skin.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Safety phrases: S24: Avoid contact with skin.
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S29: Do not empty into drains.
S57: Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination.
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Note: The regulatory information given above only indicates the principal regulations specifically
applicable to the product described in the safety data sheet. The user's attention is drawn to
the possible existence of additional provisions which complete these regulations. Refer to all
applicable national, international and local regulations or provisions.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Other information: The 7th amendment of the Cosmetics Directive lists Geraniol; and Citronellol both (R)- ((-): CAS#
1117-61-9) and (S)- ((+): CAS # 7540-51-4) enantiomers as allergens. Please label all consumer
products containing Geraniol and Citronellol accordingly.
Risk phrases used in s.2: R38: Irritating to skin.
R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
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Legal disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall
be used only as a guide. This company shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from
handling or from contact with the above product.
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