Ginger Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Ginger Root Oil – CO₂

Botanical Name:            

Zingiber officinale

Synonyms:

Zingiber officinale Rosc., Amomum zingeber L.,

Zingiber zingiber (L) Karst., Zingiber officinalis

INCI Name:

Zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil

CAS #:                           

8007-08-7

Country of Origin:          

France

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oils, ginger

UN No. 1169: Liquid aromatic extract.

Packaging Group: III  Class: 3

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Slightly hazardous.

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow liquid.

Odor:                               

Characteristic spicy somewhat pungent ginger odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.870 – 0.882 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:            

-47 – -28 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:             

1.488 – 1.495 @ 20°C

(-) – Zingiberenes:

Up to 70 %

Extraction Method:

Supercritical CO₂ extraction of the dried ginger roots.

Contents:

(-)-zingiberenes, (+)-ar-curcumene, ß-sesquiphellandrene, farnesene,

ß-bisabolène, and trances of ß-phellandrene, cineol, citral.

Flash Point:

57 °C

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: 57 °C

Combustible 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:

Liquid may irritate eyes and skin. Phototoxic.

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 for Industrial Use:

Use safety glasses.

Avoid breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling.

Avoid skin contact by using chemical resistant gloves.

12. Preparation Information:

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