MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Citral Oil, Natural

Botanical Name:            

Litsea cubeba

Synonyms:

Laurus cubeba, Litsea citratra

INCI Name:

Litsea cubeba (citral) Oil

CAS #:                            

5392-40-5

Country of Origin:          

China

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oils, citral natural

UN No. 1169: Liquid aromatic extract.

Packaging Group: III             Class: 3

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

N/A

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow liquid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic citrusy lemon-like odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.8850 – 0.8910 @ 25°C

Refractive Index:            

1.486 – 1.490 @ 20°C

Melting Point:

< -10 °C

Boiling Point:

226 – 228 °C

Citral Content:

80 - 97 %

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of fruit/seed follows by selective fractionation.

Contents:

Mixture of two geometric isomers: geranial (trans-configuration; 55-70 %) and neral (cis-

configuration; 35-45 %).

Flash Point:

 101 °C

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  101 °C

Combustible liquid. Will ignite if overheated.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces acrid fumes and carbon monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

LD50 oral (rat)/dermal (rabbit) > 1000 (mg/Kg). Possible skin irritant.  It should not be used if you have glaucoma, prostatic hyperpasia or on children. It may cause hypersensitivity on skin.

 

8. Preventive Data:

Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.

Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.

Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Storage: Store in cool, dry and well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.

 

9. First Aid Measures:

Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Avoid casual breathing.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing.

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water.

 

11. Individual Protection for Industrial Use:

Use safety glasses.

Avoid breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling.

Avoid skin contact by using chemical resistant gloves.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON

L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: September 18, 2009

 

Disclaimer

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet are obtained from current and reliable sources.  As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.

New Directions Aromatics Inc. expressly disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s).  Furthermore, New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use should consider nothing container herein as a recommendation.  The liability of New Directions Aromatics Inc. is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Citral (Natural) Essential Oil

Product No: 11035

Lot No: 11035-A06

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic citrus lemon-like odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.8850 – 0.8900 @ 25°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.486 – 1.490 @ 20°C

Complies

Citral Content:

80 - 97 %

Complies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Citral (Natural) Essential Oil

Product No: 11035

Lot No: 11035-A05

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic citrus lemon-like odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.8850 – 0.8900 @ 25°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.486 – 1.490 @ 20°C

Complies

Citral Content:

 

Manufacture Date:

 

Expiry Date:

80 - 90 %

 

January 2007

 

January 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complies

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Citral (Natural) Essential Oil

Product No: 11035

Lot No: 11035-A07

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow liquid.

Complies

Odor:                               

Characteristic citrus lemon-like odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.8850 – 0.8910 @ 25°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.486 – 1.490 @ 20°C

Complies

Citral Content:

80 - 97 %

Complies