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Phoenix Natural Products Ltd. Unit A4 Bridge Rd Ind. Estate, Bridge Rd, Southall, Middx, UB2 4AB, UK. Tel: 08452301982

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO EC LEGISLATION 91/155/E EC

Date created: August 2002 Date revised: June 2005

1. Identification:
Commercial name: Vetivert essential oil.
Botanical Nomenclature: Andropogon muricatus.
INCI name: Not available.
CAS number: 8016-96-4
EINECS CAS number: 84238-29-9
EEC Number: 282-490-8
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2. Composition:
Main components: Khusimol, Vetiselinenol, B-Edesmol, alpha-Vetivone, B-Vetivone.
Additives (e.g. carriers, preservatives, antioxidants): Nil.

3. Potential Health Hazards:
Inhalation: None identified.
Skin: Concentrated liquid and vapours irritating to skin by prolonged exposure.
Eyes: Irritating to eyes with possible damage.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.

4. First aid:
Inhalation: If discomfort is felt, remove person to a well ventilated area with plenty of fresh
air.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water.
Eyes: Flush immediately with plenty of cool water for 10 to 20 minutes. Seek medical advice
from a Medical Doctor.
Ingestion: Seek immediate medical care.

5. In case of fire:
Extinguishing Media: Foam, Carbon dioxide.
Do not use: Water.
Special precautions: Wear breathing apparatus as toxic vapours may be released during fire.

6. Spill and Leak Procedure:
Individual precautions: Eliminate sources of ignition. Keep area well ventilated and isolate
the spill.
Environmental protection: Prevent the liquid from entering the drains and sewers.
Cleaning methods: Soak up the spill using inert absorbents. For large spills use pumps.

7. Handling and storage:
Store in a cool, dry and dark place in suitable containers (aluminium cans or lacquer lined
steel drums).
Handle in a well ventilated area.
Keep away from sources of heat and ignition.

8. Personal Protection / Exposure control:
Respiratory protection: Wear breathing apparatus when working in an area of high vapour
concentration.
Skin protection: Use protective gloves. Wear protective clothing when possibility exists of
contact.
Eye protection: Goggles should be worn.
General precautions: Use good industrial hygiene practise.

9. Physiochemical properties:
Appearance: Viscous dark brown liquid
Odour: Persistent, heavy, slightly smoky and earthy
pH: Neutral
Boiling point: Not available
Flash point: 110oC
Autoingnition Temperature: Not available
Explosion Limits: Not available
Vapour pressure (25oC): Not available
Vapour Density: >1 (air=1)
Specific Gravity (20oC): 0.9925
Optical Rotation (20oC): +18o
Refractive Index (20oC): 1.518
Solubility in water (20o): Negligible
Partition Coefficient log P o/w: Not available
Evaporation rate: <1 (Butyl Acetate=1)

10. Stability and Reactivity:
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to avoid: Normally stable. Not reactive with water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available.

11. Toxicological Information:
According to RIFM- Monograph:
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50: 5 g/kg in rats.
Dermal LD50: 5 g/kg in rabbits.
Irritation: Tested without irritation at 8%.
Sensitisation: Tested without sensitisation at 8%.
Phototoxicity: No phototoxic reaction reported.

12. Ecotoxicological information:
Fish Toxicity: LCO/EC50: Not available.
Bacteriotocity: ECO/EC50: Not available.

13. Disposal Method:
Check Federal, State and Local Regulations.

14. Transport Information:
Non-hazardous material transport in suitable containers.

15. Regulatory Information
The British Essential Oil Association Chip Regulations ?? 2002

Hazard Symbols: None
Risk Phrases: ------
H/C %: ------
Safety Phrases: ------
DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MSDS IS OBTAINED FROM CURRENT AN RELIABLE SOURCES. HOWEVER, THE DATA IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESSES O IMPLIED, REGARDING ITS CORRECTNESS OR ACCURACY. IT IS THE USER??S RESPONSIBILTY TO
DETERMINE SAFE CONDITIONS FOR USE AND TO ASSUME LIABILITY FOR LOSS, INJURY, DAMAGE O EXPENSE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PHOENIX NATURAL PRODUCTS:

J.S. CHANA?????????????????????????????????????????. (MANAGING DIRECTOR)

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