MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Farnesol
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld. 4817 Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Farnesol
Product Name
Other Names
C099
Product Code
None allocated
U.N. Number
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class
None allocated
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
Use
Physical Description and Properties
Colourless liquid
Appearance
BP 148 - 1500C
Boiling Point/Melting Point
No data
Vapour Pressure
No data
Specific Gravity
960C
Flash Point
Not determined
Flammability Limits
No data
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol 4602-84-0 100%
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Farnesol
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
No data
Swallowed:
May cause irritation
Eye:
May cause irritation
Skin:
No data
Inhaled:
Chronic:
First Aid:
Seek medical treatment.
Swallowed:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Eye:
Wash immediately with soap and water and rinse thoroughly.
Skin:
Remove from exposure. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing.
Inhaled:
Eye bath, safety shower
First Aid Facilities:
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
No exposure standard established
Exposure Standards:
Use only in a well ventilated area or under a chemical fume hood.
Engineering Controls:
Protective work clothing, safety goggles, suitable gloves and use a respirator when
Personal Protection:
concentrations are high.
Not flammable under conditions of use.
Flammability:
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly sealed in cool, dry conditions.
Storage and Transport:
Wear protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Absorb with liquid-binding
Spills and Disposal:
material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Do not allow material
to be released to the environment without proper government permits.
In case of a fire, the following can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Fire
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
fighters should wear full protective equipment. Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide,
extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight large fires with water spray or alcohol
resistant foam.
OTHER INFORMATION
Oxidizing agents
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
LD50 Oral: (Mouse) 7400mg/kg LD50 Oral: (Rat) 6mg/kg
Animal Toxicity Data:
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
Copies may be made for non-profit use.
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