Updated July 21, 2008

                                                       Menthol Crystals

                                            Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

                                                                           Therefore, exposure to liquids, vapors, mists, and/or fumes should be

1. Product Identification                                                  minimized.

Product Name: Menthol Crystals                                             Ingestion: Not an expected route of exposure.

INCI Name: Menthol Crystals                                                Signs and Symptoms: None listed.

Chemistry: Menthol, CIS-1,3, Trans-1,4                                     Cancer: No.

CAS Number: 89-78-1                                                        Target Organs: No data available.

EINECS Number:                                                             Developmental: No data available.

                                                                           Pre-existing Medical Conditions: None known.

2. Physical & Chemical Properties

                           43oC

Melting Point:                                                             8. First Aid Measures

                           212oC

Boiling Point:                                                             Eyes: Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 min-

Non-Volatiles:             0.05 Max                                        utes. Contact Physician.

Viscosity:                 no data available                               Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with copi-

                           0.8900@25oC

Specific Gravity:                                                          ous amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Contact Physician.

Solubility in water:       slightly miscibility                            Inhalation: Remove to fresh air environment. Contact Physician.

Refractive Index:          no data available                               Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Give copious amounts of water to

Appearance & Odor:         Colorless crystals with strong charac-          dilute. Seek medical attention immediately.

teristic mint-like odor.

                                                                           9. Fire Fighting Measures

                                                                           Flash Point: 195oF Setaflash Closed Cup

3. Stability & Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and          Extinguishing Media: CO2, Foam, Dry Chemical

handling.                                                                  Fire Fighting Procedures: Emergency responders in the danger

Conditions to Avoid: Sunlight, heat and air to avoid discolorization       area should wear bunker gear and self contained breathing apparatus

and slow decomposition.                                                    for fires beyond the incipient state. In addition, responders should

Incompatible Materials: as above.                                          wear other appropriate protective equipment as conditions warrant.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning will produce Carbon              Isolate danger area, keep unauthorized personnel out. Contain spill if

Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide & Smoke.                                          it can be done with minimal risk. Move undamaged containers from

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.                                  danger area if it can be done with minimal risk. With water, cool

                                                                           equipment exposed to fire if it can be done with minimal risk.

4. Handling & Storage

Handling precautions: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not wear          10. Toxicological Information

contaminated clothing or shoes. Use good personal hygiene practice.        This substance has not been listed as a carcinogen or potential car-

Storage Precautions: Keep containers tightly closed. Use and store         cinogen in the Annual Report on Carcinogens published by the NTP,

this material in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from heat and all   by the International Agency for Research on Cancer or by OSHA.

sources of ignition. Store only in approved containers. Keep away

from any incompatible material. Protect containers against physical        11. Disposal Consideration

damage.                                                                    Dispose of in accordance with all Federal, State and Local Regula-

Other Precautions: none specified                                          tions. Prevent contamination of soil, ground and surface water.



5. Accidental Release Measures                                             12. Transport Information

If this product is liquid it can be absorbed using standard absorbents     DOT Shipping Name: not regulated

(sawdust, vermiculite) and swept up. If this product is a powder or        ADR/RIC Code: not regulated

crystal it can be swept up. Dispose of this product in accordance with     Sea Transport IMDG Code: not regulated

all Federal, State and Local Regulations.                                  Air Transport IATA: not regulated



6. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection

Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator recom-              13. Regulatory Information

mended when working in poorly ventilated areas.                            Classified as irritant Hazard Symbol Xi

Protective Clothing: Always use protective eye wear and protective

gloves.

Other Protective Measures: Safety shower and eye wash station

easily accessible.



7. Hazards Identification

Eye: Irritant.

Skin: Irritant. Repeated contact may cause Allergic Dermatitis.

Inhalation: Health studies have shown that exposure to chemicals

pose potential health risks which may vary from person to person.