MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.



1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.

PRODUCT NAME: LAVENDER OIL

SUPPLIERThe Soap Kitchen, 11a South Street, Torrington, Devon, EX38 8AA.

          Emergency Tel No: 01805 622944 Emergency Contact: Mr. Richard Phillips.



2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

DEFINITION/BOTANICAL ORIGIN: Definition: The volatile oil obtained by steam distillation of the freshly cut

flowering tops of the herb Lavandula angustifolia P. Miller (Fam. Labitae), blended/adjusted to defined

composition (esters as linalyl acetate 40-42%)



H-No: 3301.23                CAS No: 8000-28-0           Status: natural

CoE No: 257                    FEMA: 2622                             Additives: none

FDA: 182.20                    IFRA: not restricted                   Application: Aromatherapy, cosmetics,

pharmaceuticals, perfumery, candles, soaps, food products.

RIFM: monograph                EINECS: 289-995-2                      FCCIV: official

INCI name: LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA



3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Concentrated product. Do not ingest, use good housekeeping procedures when handling.



4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:

INHALATION: Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention.

EYE CONTACT: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mins. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.

SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of

water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.

INGESTION: Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice immediately.

OTHER: When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)





5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA RECOMMENDED: Use CO2, Dry Powder or Foam type of Extinguishers, spraying

extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.

SPECIAL MEASURES: Avoid vapour inhalation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear

positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus & protective clothing.

EXTINGUISHING PROCEDURES: Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and

should be cooled with water spray.



6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin & eyes. Use individual protective

equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.

ENVIRONMENT PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from drains, soils, surface & groundwaters.

CLEANING UP METHODS FOR SPILLAGES: Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material.

Cover with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, or sweep up and remove to an

approved disposal container. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations.

 7. HANDLING & STORAGE.

PRECAUTIONS IN HANDLING: Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices, ensuring

proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.

STORAGE CONDITIONS: Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry & ventilated area away from

heat sources & protected from light . Keep air contact to a minimum.

FIRE PROTECTION: Keep away from ignition sources & naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static

discharges in working area.



8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.

VENTILATION: Ensure good ventilation of working area.

HAND PROTECTION: Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required.

EYE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses.

WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES: Wash hands with soap & water after handling.



9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.

COLOUR: Pale yellow to yellow

APPEARANCE: Clear mobile liquid

ODOUR: Fresh sweet floral-herbaceous, slightly woody

FLAVOUR:

FLASH-POINT°C: 71°C

RELATIVE DENSITY: d2020: 0.8700 to 0.8980

OPTICAL ROTATION @ 20°C: -8° to +2°

REFRACTIVE INDEX @ 20°C: 1.4550 to 1.4720

SOLUBILITY IN 75% ETHANOL @ 20°C: 1+ 2

ESTER CONTENT (AS LINALYL ACETATE): 40-42%

SOLUBILITY IN VEGETABLE OILS: Soluble

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble

ADDITIONAL DATA:

TYPICAL ANALYSIS BY GC/MS: CONTAINS α-PINENE, CAMPHENE, β-PINENE, MYRCENE, δ-3-CARENE, LIMONENE, CIS-

OCIMENE, 3-OCTANONE, TRANS-OCIMENE, 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 3-OCTANOL, TERPINOLENE, LINALOL OXIDES, 1-OCTEN-3-YL ACETATE,

LINALOL,HEXYL ISOBUTYRATE, GALBANOLENE, CAMPHOR, TERPINEN-4-OL, LAVANDULOL, BORNEOL, α-TERPINEOL, LINALYL

ACETATE, NEROL, BORNYL ACETATE, LAVANDULYL ACETATE, GERANIOL, α-SANTOLENE, NERYL ACETATE, β-CARYOPHYLLENE,

GERANYL ACETATE, TRANS-βFARNESCENE, GERMACRENE D , β-BISABOLENE, γ-CADINENE, CARYOPHYLLENE OXIDE, CADINENE

AMONGST OTHERS.









10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.

REACTIVITY : It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact

with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.

DECOMPOSITION : Liable to cause smoke & acrid fumes during combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon

dioxide & other non-identified organic compounds may be formed.



11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Acute oral LD50: >5g/Kg                             Dermal LD50: > 5g/Kg

Opdyke D.L.J. (1976) Food Cosmetics & Toxicology 14, 453 , ibid FCT 14,447 and FCT 14,449 found

lavender oil non-sensitising and non-irritating to skin with no potential human phototoxic effects. More

recent work indicates that lavender oil may have some CNS depressant activity (see S. Atanasova-

Shopova et al. (1974) through Chem Abstr., 81,58356j.)

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

BIODEGRADABILITY: Data not available

PRECAUTIONS: Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground & surface water.



13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment. Seek expert advice.



14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.

Road (ADR/RID):                                      AIR (IATA) :

SEA (IMDG):                                          UN 1993 :





15. REGULATORY INFORMATION. According to Directive 88/379/EEC

HAZARDS:

SYMBOLS:

RISK PHRASES:

SAFETY PHRASES:



16. OTHER INFORMATION.

Conc. % Limits:



PACKAGING:

       Type                        Suitability

Glass                        Yes

Lacquer lined steel/tin      Yes

Aluminium                    Yes

HPPE                         No

F/HDPE                       Yes

Other plastic                No





SHELF-LIFE

Min 12 months when stored within advised conditions.



Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.

In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.

Retest after 6 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.