MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product
Name:
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Menthol |
Chemical
Formula: |
C10H20O |
Molecular
Weight: |
156 g/mol. |
Botanical
Name:
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Mentha arvensis |
Synonyms: |
M. arvensis var. piperascens,
Mentha austriaca, Mentha arvensis L. |
INCI Name: |
Menthol |
CAS
#:
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2216-51-5 |
Country of
Origin: |
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2.
Classification: |
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Chemical
Identification: Menthol crystals UN No.
1169: Aromatic extract. Packaging
Group: III Class: 3 EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (703) 339-5388 |
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3.
Hazardous Ingredients Information: |
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Menthol |
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4. Physical
& Chemical Properties: |
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Appearance:
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Colorless to pale yellow prismatic or
acicular needle-like crystals. |
Odor:
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Characteristic peppermint–like odor. |
Solubility: |
Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
Melting
Point:
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41.0 – |
Refractive Index: |
1.455 – 1.500 @ |
Density: |
0.880 – 0.900 @ |
Optical
Rotation:
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-50.0 – -49.0 @ |
Solubility:
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Non-Volatile
Matter: |
<0.05 % |
Assay: |
>99.0 % |
Extraction
Method: |
Extraction
of menthol from menthol oil. |
Contents: |
L-menthol. |
Flash Point: |
93°C |
5. Fire/Explosion Hazard: |
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Flash Point: 93°C Combustible
solid. Will ignite if moderately heated. |
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6.
Reactivity/Stability Data: |
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Reactivity: Stable. Avoid contact with strong
oxidizers, phenol, chloral hydrate, beta-naphthol and resorcinol or thymol titrations. |
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Decomposition: When
heated to decomposition produces acrid fumes and carbon monoxide smoke. |
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7.
Toxicological Properties/Information: |
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DANGER! May be
fatal if swallow. Harmful if inhaled. Oral (rat),
LD50 = 800 mg/kg Skin
(rabbit), LD50 >5 g/kg Causes
irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May also cause allergic
reaction. Estimated
fatal dose is 2g per average human. |
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8. Preventive Data: |
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Spillage: Absorb
spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material,
and remove to an approved disposal container. |
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Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO2,
foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material. |
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Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground
water. |
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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. |
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9. First Aid Measures: |
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Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.
Call physician if irritation persists. |
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Inhalation: Remove to
fresh air. Avoid casual breathing. |
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Ingestion: Rinse
mouth and consult a physician immediately. Never-give anything by mouth if
victim is unconscious, is rapidly-losing consciousness, or is convulsing. |
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Skin
contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water. |
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11. Individual Protection for Industrial Use: |
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Use safety
glasses. Avoid
breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling. Avoid skin
contact by using chemical resistant gloves. |
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12. Preparation Information: |
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Quality
Assurance WFMED 8245 Backlick Road Unit D and V Phone: (703) 339-5388 Fax: (703) 339-1999 Revision Date: 11th September 2012 |
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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 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. WFMED expressly disclaims responsibility
as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s). Furthermore, WFMED as to the
fitness for any use should consider nothing container herein as a
recommendation. The liability of WFMED is limited to the value of the
goods and does not include any consequential loss. |
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS |
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Product:
Menthol |
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Product
No: 16008 |
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Specifications: |
Results: |
Appearance:
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Colorless
to pale yellow prismatic or acicular needle-like crystals. |
Complies |
Odor:
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Characteristic peppermint–like odor. |
Complies |
Solubility: |
Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
Complies |
Melting
Point:
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41.0 – |
Complies |
Refractive Index: |
1.455 – 1.500 @ |
Complies |
Density: |
0.880 – 0.900 @ |
Complies |
Optical
Rotation:
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-50.0 – -49.0 @ |
Complies |
Solubility:
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Complies |
Non-Volatile Matter: |
<0.05 % |
Complies |
Assay: |
>99.0 % |
Complies |