Sandalwood Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:

Sandalwood Oil – East Indian

Botanical Name:

Santalum album

Synonyms:

Sirium myrtifolium

INCI Name:

Santalum album (sandalwood) oil

CAS #:

8006-87-9

County of Origin:

India

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, sandalwood

UN No. 2319: Terpene hydrocarbons, n.o.s.

Packaging Group: III

Class: 3

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

None.

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:

Colorless to pale yellow clear thick liquid.

Odor:

Characteristic exotic woody odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:

0.960 – 0.980 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:

-20.0 – -15.0 @ 20°C

Refractive Index:

1.490 – 1.510 @ 20°C

α-Santalol:

45 – 60 %

β-Santalol:

15 – 30 %

Santalenes:

2.0 – 12 %

Santalene Acetate:

3.5 – 5.5 %

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of the heart wood.

Contents:

β-Bisabolol, α-cis-santalol, cis-bergamotol, cis-lanceol, trans-nuciferol

epi-cis-santalol, β-cis-santalol, cis-nuciferol, trans-β-santalol

Flash Point:

>75 °C

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: >75 °C

Flammable liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated.

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

None known.

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 and Bulk Container Use):

Use safety glasses.

Avoid breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling.

Avoid skin contact by using chemical resistant gloves.