MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 SECTION: 1.1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

 

Product Name:

Clove Bud Essential Oil

 

Botanical Name:

Syzygium aromaticum L.

 

Synonyms:

Eugenia aromaticum, Caryophyllus aromaticus L., Eugenia caryophyllata

 

INCI Name:

Syzygium aromaticum (clove) bud oil

 

CAS #:

8000-34-8

 

Country of Origin:

Indonesia

 

SECTION: 1.2 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

 

Company:

WFMED

 

Address:

8245 Backlick Road Unit D and V
Lorton VA 22079

 

Telephone No:

(703) 339-5388

 

FAX:

(703) 339-1999

 

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (703) 339-5388

 

 

SECTION: 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION INGREDIENTS

 

Contents:

 

Eugenol

70 – 86 %

 

Eugenol Acetate:

> 15 %

 

ß-Caryophyllene

5.0 – 12 %

 

 

SECTION: 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

Eugenol

 

Medical Information: N/A

 

 

SECTION: 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

 

Eye Contact:

Contact with eyes can produce burning sensation. Irrigate with water immediately, continue flushing eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

 

Inhalation:

Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is labored and seek medical advice. Avoid casual breathing. Signs of over exposure are dizziness and nausea.

 

Ingestion:

Rinse mouth; dilute with milk or water and consult a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Never-give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing or is Convulsing.

 

Skin Contact:

Skin contact can produce irritation, or itching of the skin. Remove contaminated clothing Wash with soap and plenty of water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

 

 

 

SECTION: 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 

Flammable Limits: Flash Point:

>100 deg. C

Combustible liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated.

 

Extinguishing media:

Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical or foam. Closed containers may build up pressure at elevated temperature

 

Special Procedures:

Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan.

 

Unusual Firefighting Hazards:

None identified.

 

Protective Equipment:

Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn when fighting fires involving essential oils or chemicals.

 

 

 

Combustion Product:

Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide

 

 

SECTION: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 

Personal Precautions:

Use of self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended for any major chemical spill. Refer also to section 8.

 

Safety Precautions:

Eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area. Determine the need to Evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan.

 

Environmental Precautions:

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Report spills to appropriate Authorities if required.

 

Methods For Cleaning Up:

Contain and collect with inert absorbent material and place in suitable container for disposal. Comply with all federal, state, and local regulation. Wipe small spills with cloth. Clean with hot water and detergent.

 

 

SECTION: 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

Handling:

Avoid inhalation and contact with skin and eyes. Good personal hygiene practices should be used. Wash after any contact, before breaks and meals, and at the end of the work period. Contaminated clothing and shoes should be cleaned before re-use.

 

Storage:

Containers should be kept closed in order to minimize contamination. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place protected from light. Keep away from extreme heat and from freezing conditions and away from all sources of ignition. Make sure the material does not come into contact with substances listed as: “Materials to Avoid”.

 

 

 

 

SECTION: 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Eyes Protection:

The use of safety glasses is recommended. If a material is to be handled in a manner where splashing may occur, the use of splash goggles or face shield is recommended

 

Respiratory Protection:

In well- ventilated areas, respiratory protection is not normally required. In confined, poorly ventilated areas the use of "NIOSH" approved respiratory protection normally required (use only if trained in proper use and with acceptable oxygen level).

 

Protective Gloves:

Using chemical resistant gloves is recommended.

 

Protective Clothing:

Using chemical resistant clothing is recommended.

 

Protective Equipment:

An eyewash fountain and / or safety shower should be available in the work area. Acceptable industrial hygiene practices should be maintained.

 

Note:

These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature or aerosol / spray applications may require additional precautions

 

 

SECTION: 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

Appearance:

Pale yellow to yellow clear liquid.

 

Odor:

Characteristic clove odor.

 

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

 

Specific Gravity:

1.0380 – 1.0600 @ 20°C

 

Optical Rotation:

-2.0 – 0.0 @ 20°C

 

Refractive Index:

1.528 – 1.537 @ 20°C

 

Boiling Point:

251 °C

 

 

SECTION: 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 

Stability:

Chemically stable. This material presents no significant reactivity hazard.

 

Conditions to Avoid:

Avoid sparks, flame and excessive heat.

 

Materials to Avoid:

Strong oxidizing agents.

 

Flammability:

Combustible liquid.

 

Hazardous Polymerization:

Will not occur.

 

Hazardous Combustion or

None known.

 

Decomposition Products:

When heated to decomposition produces acid fumes and carbon monoxide smoke.

 

 

SECTION: 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Inhalation:

Inhalation of high concentrations of vapor may result in irritation of eyes, nose and throat, headache, nausea, and dizziness.

 

Skin Contact:

Repeated or prolonged contact can cause redness, irritation and scaling of skin (Dermatitis). Adverse skin effects should be prevented by normal care and personal hygiene

 

Eye Contact:

May irritate eyes.

 

Ingestion:

Low order toxicity causing irritation of the stomach and intestines which results in nausea and vomiting.

 

Medical Conditions Aggravated

 

by Exposure:

May aggravate dermatitis, psoriasis and other skin conditions.

 

Chronic Toxicity:

May cause allergic reactions on skin

 

Carcinogenicity Data:

None of the components of this material are listed as a carcinogen.

 

Reproductive Toxicity:

No adverse effects on reproduction are known.

 

Acute Toxicity Values:

No data is currently available.

 

 

SECTION: 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Very toxic to aquatic organism may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

 

Avoid any pollution of ground, surface or underground water.

 

SECTION: 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

 

Incineration or sanitary landfill in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations. Check with disposal expert to insure compliance

 

 

SECTION: 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

 

US DOT Shipping Description:

Check appropriate authority

 

IATA Shipping (Air):

Check appropriate authority

 

IMDG Shipping Description:

Check appropriate authority

 

 

SECTION: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

WHMIS (Canada):

N/A

 

 

SECTION: 16. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Revision Date: June 13, 2012

 

 

SECTION: 17. DISCLAIMER

 

The information contained in this Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet is obtained from current and reliable sources. The information contained herein is true and to the best of WFMED knowledge. Nothing herein should be interpreted as a recommendation to infringe existing patents or violate any Laws or regulation. Final determination of the suitability of the material is the sole responsibility of the user. Customers should purchase products from WFMED with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. WFMED shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily Harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product. The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of The products, including intellectual property rights of third parties. As with any manufacturing process, WFMED strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing. The information on the WFMED website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by WFMED as to the fitness for any use. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of WFMED, 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. The liability of WFMED is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss. WFMED shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon.

 

 


WFMED

8245 Backlick Rd

Unit D&V

Lorton VA 22079

Tel: 703-339-5388

Fax: 703-339-4353

 

Certificate of Analysis and Specification

 

 

Lot Number:   071014                                                Issue Date:                  07/15/14

Product:          Clove Bud Oil                                     Manufactured:                        07/11/14 Customer PO

Best Before:                07/11/17

 

Test                             Method           Result              Specification

Odor/Appearance                                Normal            A pale to light yellow liquid 

Specific Grav.             @25°C FCC   1.040               1.061 to 1.071

Refractive Index         @20°C FCC   1.538               1.537 to 1.542

Optical Rotation         @20°C FCC   -2.00°              -2.00° to -0.00°

Eugenol Content                                 80%                 70-90%

Storage and Shelf Life                                                This product will last at least 3 years

                                                                        when stored in a full, tightly sealed,

                                                                                    suitable container and kept away

                                                                                    from heat and light. Once open retest

                                                                                    after one year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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