MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Lemongrass Oil - Organic

Botanical Name:            

Cymbopogon citratus

Synonyms:

Cymbopogon flexuosus (D. C.) Stapf., Cymbopogon schoenanthus

INCI Name:

Cymbopogon citratus oil

CAS #:                           

89998-14-1 (EU)

Country of Origin:          

India

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, Lemongrass

UN No. 1169: Liquid aromatic extract.       Packaging Group: III  Class: 3

EINECS#:  289-752-0   NAPHTA#:  3301.29.6000  FEMA#:  2624 FDA#: 182.20

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Slightly hazardous.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to dark yellow clear liquid.

Odor:                              

Fresh grassy-lemon odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.870 – 0.905 @ 25°C

Refractive Index:            

1.4830 – 1.493 @ 25°C

Optical Rotation:

-5.0 – 1.0 @ 25°C

Neral Content:

25 – 35 %

Geranial Content:

30 – 50 %

Acid Number:

2 – 10 %

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of the partially dried and fresh leaves.

Contents:

Citral (neral and geranial), geraniol, limonene, linalool and β-caryphyllene

Flash Point:

72 °C

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  72 °C

Combustible liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Liquid may irritate eyes and skin. Corrosive properties.  Oral toxicity LD50 rat: 5g/kg

Liquid may cause dermatitis, or allergic dermatitis on repeated contact with skin. Dermal LD50 rabbits:  2g/kg

No irritation or sensitization noticed at 4%.

 

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.

Transportation: Not hazardous if in suitable containers.

Other Data: R10, R43, R65, S24, S37, S62

 

9. First Aid Measures:

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

Inhalation: Avoid casual breathing. Remove to fresh air.

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 and overall.

 

12. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON

L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: February 26, 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: Lemongrass Essential Oil

Product No: 50032

Lot No: 50032-A01

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to dark yellow clear liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Fresh grassy-lemon odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.870 – 0.905 @ 25°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.4830 – 1.493 @ 25°C

Complies

Optical Rotation:

-5.0 – 1.0 @ 25°C

Complies

Total Citral Content:

65 – 75 %

Complies