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Cyclohexanol,5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-, (1R,2S,5R)-

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name

( ? )-Menthol

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008

Skin irritation (Category 2)

Serious eye damage (Category 1)

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)

According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Label elements

Pictogram

Signal word

Hazard statement(s)

H315

H318

H335

Precautionary statement(s)

P261

P280

P305 + P351 + P338

Danger

Causes skin irritation.

Causes serious eye damage.

May cause respiratory irritation.

Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove

contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Hazard symbol(s)

R-phrase(s)

R37/38

R41

S-phrase(s)

S26

S39

Irritant

Irritating to respiratory system and skin.

Risk of serious damage to eyes.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and

seek medical advice.

Wear eye/face protection.

Other hazards - none

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Synonyms

Formula

Molecular Weight

5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol

(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol

C10H20O

156,27 g/mol

CAS-No.

EC-No.

Classification

Concentration

L-Menthol

2216-51-5

218-690-9

Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Dam. 1;

STOT SE 3; H315, H318,

H335

Xi, R37/38 - R41

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire

protection.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or

type P1 (EN 143) respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate

government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Hand protection

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the

standard EN 374 derived from it.

Handle with gloves.

Eye protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166

Skin and body protection

Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the

work place.

Hygiene measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at

the end of workday.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Form

Colour

Safety data

Melting point

Boiling point

Flash point

Ignition temperature

Lower explosion limit

Upper explosion limit

Density

Water solubility

Partition coefficient:

crystalline

colourless

no data available

41 - 44 °C

212 °C at 1.013 hPa

101 °C - closed cup

no data available

0,890 g/cm3

no data available

log Pow: 3,25

n-octanol/water

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid

no data available

Materials to avoid

Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity

LD50 Oral - cat - 800 mg/kg

LD50 Oral - mouse - 3.400 mg/kg

Inhalation: no data available

LD50 Dermal - rabbit - > 5.000 mg/kg

LD50 Intraperitoneal - rat - 700 mg/kg

Remarks: Behavioral:General anesthetic. Behavioral:Altered sleep time (including change in righting reflex).

Respiratory disorder

LD50 Intraperitoneal - mouse - 6.600 mg/kg

LD50 Intraperitoneal - cat - 800 mg/kg

LD50 Subcutaneous - rat - 1.000 mg/kg

LD50 Subcutaneous - mouse - 5.000 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive individuals.

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as

probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation.

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

Potential health effects

Inhalation

Ingestion

Skin

Eyes

May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.

May be harmful if swallowed.

May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.

Causes serious eye irritation.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly

investigated.

Additional Information

RTECS: OT0700000

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

Toxicity to fish

LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 18,9 mg/l - 96 h

Persistence and degradability

no data available

Bioaccumulative potential

Indication of bioaccumulation.

Mobility in soil

no data available

PBT and vPvB assessment

no data available

Other adverse effects

no data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product

Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste

disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn

in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADR/RID

Not dangerous goods

IMDG

Not dangerous goods

IATA

Not dangerous goods

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Text of H-code(s) and R-phrase(s) mentioned in Section 3

Eye Dam.

H315

H318

H335

Skin Irrit.

STOT SE

R37/38

R41

Serious eye damage

Causes skin irritation.

Causes serious eye damage.

May cause respiratory irritation.

Skin irritation

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

Irritant

Irritating to respiratory system and skin.

Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Further information

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. The information this document is based on the resent state
of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions.
It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Lookchem shall not be
held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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