White Thyme Essential Oil Certificate of Analysis

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product Identification:

Product Name:                

Thyme Oil - White

Botanical Name:            

Thymus zygis

Synonyms:

Thymus tenuifolius, Serpyllum zygis

INCI Name:

Thymus zygis (thyme) oil

CAS #:                            

8007-46-3

Country of Origin:          

Spain

2. Classification:

Chemical Identification: Oil, thyme

UN No. 1169: Liquid Aromatic Extracts

Packaging Group: III             Class: 3

3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:

Thymol and carvacrol. Risk Phase R38, R65      Security Phase: S62

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

Appearance:                   

Pale yellow to orangish yellow clear liquid.

Odor:                               

Characteristic thymol odor.

Solubility:

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity:            

0.915 – 0.940 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:            

-3.0 – +1.0  @ 20°C

Refractive Index:            

1.490 – 1.510 @ 20°C

Thymol:

45 – 70 %

p-Cymene:

Up to 30 %

Carvacrol:

5.0 – 25 %

Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of the leaves follow by rectification to increase thymol content to standardization.

Contents:

Carvacrol, thymol, b-caryophyllene, borneol, linalool, a-terpinene,

p-cymene, b-pinene, camphene, a-pinene, camphor, gamma terpinene

Flash Point:

65 °C  closed cup

5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:

Flash Point: 65 °C  closed cup

Combustible liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated.

6. Reactivity/Stability Data:

Reactivity: Stable.

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

7. Toxicological Properties/Information:

Carvacrol and thymol are phenols and such are potentially toxic – avoid if pregnant. 

Irritant to skin and mucus membranes.

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 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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