Menthol Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Menthol Liquid

Botanical Name:            

Mentha arvensis

Synonyms:

M. arvensis var. piperascens, Mentha austriaca, Mentha arvensis L.

INCI Name:

Menthol

CAS #:                           

2216-51-5

Country of Origin:          

China

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Menthol

UN No. 1169: Liquid aromatic extract.

Packaging Group: III

Class: 3

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Menthol

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Colorless to pale yellow liquid that may solidify at room temperature.

Odor:                              

Characteristic peppermint–like odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.960 – 0.980 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:            

-35.0 – -30.0 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:            

1.4875 – 1.490 @ 20°C

Melting Point:

20 – 22 °C

L-Menthol:

>96 %

L-Menthone:

0.67 %

α-Pinene:

0.05 %

ß-Pinene:

0.05 %

Limonene:

0.22 %

D-Menthone:

0.27 %

Menthyl Acetate:

0.20 %

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of the herb follow by crystallization of menthol and hydrogenation of menthone to give a higher purity product.

Contents:

L-menthol, traces of menthone, pinene, limonene and menthyl acetate.

Flash Point:

 93°C

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point:  93°C

Flammable liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated.

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, phenol, chloral hydrate, betanaphthol and resorcinol or thymol titrations.

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

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

DANGER! May be fatal if swallow. Harmful if inhaled.

Oral (rat), LD₅₀ = 3300 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.

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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