MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Rosemary Oil - French

Botanical Name:            

Rosmarinus officinalis

Synonyms:

Rosmarinus coronarium, Rosmarinus officinalis var  verbenone

INCI Name:

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil

CAS #:                           

8000-25-7

Country of Origin:          

France

 

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oils, rosemary

UN No. 1169: Liquid aromatic extract.

Packaging Group: III           

Class: 3

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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Slightly hazardous.

 

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Odor:                               

Characteristic aromatic herbaceous odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.894 – 0.912 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:            

-10.0 – +10 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:            

1.464 – 1.476 @ 20°C

1,8-Cineol:

30 – 55  %

Camphor:

15 – 25 %

Borneol:

16 – 25 %

α-Pinene:

5 – 25 %

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of the herb.

Contents:

1,8-cineole, camphor, borneol, bornyl acetate, α-pinene, ß-pinene,

camphene, phellandrene, terpinene, terpineol, verbenone

Flash Point:

43 °C

 

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: 43 °C

Flammable liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated.

 

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces toxic fumes/carbon monoxide smoke.

 

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Oral (rats), LD50 = 5 g/kg

May be irritating to skin and eyes. Should avoid if you are suffering from epilepsy or high blood pressure and if you are pregnant or trying to conceive.

Have traditionally been thought to be abortifacient and is a known emmenagogue. Recent studies showed that rosemary extract may slightly decrease the likelihood of conception but do not necessarily interfere with normal development of the fetus after implantation.

Lemonica, I.P., et al., Study of the embryotoxic effects of an extract of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.), Braz J Med Biol Res (1996), 29(2), p 223-227

 

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:

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: 8th May 2006

 

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, nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.   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: Rosemary Essential Oil – French

Product No: 11126

Lot No: 11126-04

 

 

Specifications:

Results:

Appearance:                   

Colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Complies

Odor:                              

Characteristic aromatic herbaceous odor.

Complies

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Complies

Specific Gravity:            

0.894 – 0.912 @ 20°C

Complies

Optical Rotation:            

-10.0 – +10 @ 20°C

Complies

Refractive Index:            

1.464 – 1.476 @ 20°C

Complies