MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Lemon Organic Oil

Botanical Name:            

Citrus limonum

Synonyms:

Citrus medica, Citrus medica limonum

INCI Name:

Citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil

CAS #:                           

8020-19-7

County of Origin:          

Italy

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oils, lemon

Packaging Group: III              Class: 3       UN # 1169

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Cas(TSCA):  8008-56-8             Cas (Einecs):  84929-31-7

Einecs:          284-515-8             FDA:               182.20

Do not ingest and may be skin sensitizing.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to yellow liquid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic lemon rind odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.845 – 0.859 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:            

+60 – +70 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:            

1.472 – 1.475 @ 20°C

Limonene:

66 – 80 %

α-Pinene:

1 – 4 %

ß-Pinene:

0.4 – 15 %

Terpinene:

6 – 14 %

(Composition by gc)

Citral – 2.59 %

Extraction Method:

Cold-pressed of the peels.

Contents:

α-pinene, myrcene, p-cymene, limonene, ß-pinene, γ-terpinene,

geranial, neral, α-bergamotene, furocoumarins, bergaptens, sabinene

Flash Point:

49 °C (Pensky-Martens)

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: 49   °C  (Pensky – Martens)

Combustible liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated.

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

Decomposition: Essential oils are naturally high in volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  

When heated to decomposition, the smoke from burning essential oils may contain potential carcinogens, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

It may irritate skin or eyes and cause sensitivity on some individuals.

Lemon is also phototoxic and should be avoided prior to exposure to direct sunlight.

 

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.

 

10. Individual Protection (for Industrial and Bulk Container Use):

Use safety glasses.

Avoid breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling.

Avoid skin contact by using chemical resistant gloves.

 

11. Preparation Information:

Quality Assurance

New Directions Aromatics Inc.

Brampton ON   L7A 1C5

 

Revision Date: September 17, 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: Lemon Organic Essential Oil

Product No: 50036

 

Lot No: 50036-A01

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance: 

AC-62                 

Yellow to yellow-greenish liquid.

Complies

Odor: 

AC-62                            

Characteristic lemon rind odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.845 – 0.859 @ 20°C

Complies

Optical Rotation:

AC-63           

+60 – +80 @ 15°C

Complies

Refractive Index:

 

          

1.472 – 1.475 @ 20°C

 

Complies

Retest Date:

 

 

June 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Lemon Essential Oil

Product No: 11081

Lot No: 11081-A16                                                                                                            B16, -C16,-D16, E16

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to yellow liquid.

Complies

Odor:                               

Characteristic lemon rind odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.845 – 0.855 @ 20°C

Complies

Optical Rotation:            

+60 – +70 @ 20°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.472 – 1.475 @ 20°C

Complies

Limonene:

 

 

66 – 80 % by g.c.

 

 

Complies

Manufacture Date:

 

April 2009

 

Retest Date:

April 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: Lemon Essential Oil

Product No: 11081

 

Lot No: 11081-A15 (B15, C15, D15, E15, F15)

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to yellow liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic lemon rind odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.845 – 0.859 @ 20°C

Complies

Optical Rotation:            

+60 – +80 @ 15°C

Complies

Refractive Index:

 

Manufacture Date:

           

1.472 – 1.475 @ 20°C

 

March 2009

Complies

Retest Date:

 

 

March 2010