MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Lovage Leaf Oil

Botanical Name:            

Levisticum officinalis

Synonyms:

Ligusticum levisticum, Levisticum officinale, Levisticum paludapifolium

INCI Name:

Levisticum officinale Leaf Oil

CAS #:                           

8016-31-7

County of Origin:          

France

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, lovage leaf

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

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

R11 Flammable R21/22 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin

R36/38 Irritating to skin and eyes.  R43 may be sensitizing

NFPA and HMIS Rating:  Health 2             Fire 3                    Reactivity 0

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to golden brownish liquid.

Odor:                              

Characteristic warm spicy pleasant odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.895 – 0.970 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:            

1.470 – 1.495 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:

+25 – +40.0 @ 20°C

α-Terpinyl Acetate:

29 – 50 %

α-Phellandrene:

15 – 19 %

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of the fresh leaves.

Contents:

α-terpinyl acetate, cis-ligustilides, trans-ligustilides, α-phellandrene, cis-3-butylidene-4,5-dihydrophthalides, trans-3-butylidene-4,5-dihydrophthalides, cis-3-hexenol and α-terpineol

Flash Point:

90 °C

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  90 °C

Flammable liquid. Will ignite if overheated.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

A possible sensitizing and dermal irritant – may irritate eyes and skin.

Lovage oil should not be used during pregnancy.

 

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: 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: 1st December 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: Lovage Leaf Essential Oil

Product No: 11086

Lot No: 11086-A02

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to golden brownish liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic warm spicy pleasant odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.895 – 0.970 @ 20°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.470 – 1.495 @ 20°C

Complies

Optical Rotation:

+25 – +40.0 @ 20°C

Complies