Personalformulator.com
97 S. Red Willow Rd.
Evanston, WY 82930
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Peppermint Oil
3/16/06
handling.
1. Product Identification
Product Name: Peppermint Oil
INCI Name: Mentha X piperita
Ingredient(s) & CAS Number(s): 68917-18-0
7. Hazards Identification
2. Physical and Chemical Properties General: Concentrated product. Do not ingest. Observe good
housekeeping procedures.
Melting Point: No data
Boiling Point: No data
8. First Aid Measures
Optical Rotation: @ 20掳C: 0.9000-0.9120
Specific Gravity: @ 20掳C: 67掳
Eyes: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mins.
Solubility in 70% Ethanol @ 20潞C: Soluble
Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.
Solubility in Vegetable Oils: Soluble
Skin: Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap and
Solubility in Water: Not soluble
water, flush with plenty of water, if irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Refractive Index: @ 20掳C: -16掳 to -30掳
Inhalation: Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain
Appearance & Odor: Palest yellow too yellow green mobile liquid
medical attention.
with a characteristic minty odor.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice
immediately.
3. Stability and Reactivity Physician鈥檚 Note: No data
Reactivity: It presents not significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in
9. Fire Fighting Measures
contact with water; avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidizing
agents.
Flash Point: 67掳C/152.6掳F
Hazardous Decomposition: Liable to cause smoke & acrid fumes
Auto-ignition Temp: No data
during combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide & other non-identified
Extinguishing Media: Use CO2, Dry powder or foam type
organic compounds may be formed.
extinguishers, spraying extinguishing media to base of flames. Do not use
direct water jet on burning material.
4. Handling and Storage
Fire Fighting Procedures: Avoid vapor inhalation. Keep away from
sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Wear positive pressure self-contained
Apply good manufacturing practice and industrial hygiene practices,
breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
ensuring proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat,
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Closed containers may build up
drink or smoke while handling. Store in tightly closed original container, in a
pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray.
cool, dry and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from
light. Keep air contact to a minimum. Keep away from ignition sources and
10. Toxicological Information
naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area.
Opdeyke (1975) found Cornmint to be non-irritant, non-
5. Accidental Release Measures sensitizing and non-phototoxic(see FCT,13,711 Special Issue II
Binder p.258)Acute Oral LD60: 1.24g/kg Cornmint is however, thought
Avoid inhalation and direct contact with skin and eyes. Use individual
ot be more toxic then Peppermint, from the higher pulegone content.
protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof boots, suitable protective
clothing) in case of major spillages. Keep away from drains, soils, surface
11. Disposal Considerations
and ground waters. Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled
material. Cover with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent
Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into environment. Seek expert
material or sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Observe
advice.
state, federal and local disposal regulations.
6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection: Avoid breathing product vapor. Apply local
ventilation where possible.
Eye Protection: Use safety glasses
Protective Clothing: Avoid all skin contact. Use chemically resistant
gloves if required.
Engineering Controls: Ensure good ventilation of working area
Other Protective Measures: Wash hands with soap and water after
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
Personalformulator.com
97 S. Red Willow Rd.
Evanston, WY 82930
US 1-800-426-2457 Ext. 1003
Material Safety Data Sheet
Peppermint Oil
3/16/06
Important Notice: The information presented herein is based on experimental data submitted by the manufacturers
of the raw materials and is considered scientifically correct; however, no warrant or representation, express or implied, is
made as to the accuracy or suitability of this information for application to the purchaser鈥檚 intended purpose or for
consequences of its use and we assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential, arising
out of its use. Use these materials only as directed. If you have any questions regarding the proper interpretation of this
sheet or the meanings of any terms used, we strongly urge you to speak with your physician. For further information
concerning product safety and proper use, call the number listed on the front of the MSDS.
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