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Gaultheria procumbens,ext.

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: May 2006

1. Identification:
Commercial name: Wintergreen oil
Botanical Nomenclature: Gaultheria procumbens
INCI name: Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen) leaf oil
CAS number: 90045-28-6
EINECS CAS number: 289-888-0.
EEC Number:

2. Composition:
Main components: Methyl salysilate
Additives (e.g. carriers, preservatives, antioxidants):

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: Pale Yellow Liquid
Odour: Strong similar to methyl salicylate
pH: Neutral
Boiling point: Not available
Flash point: 96??C
Autoingnition Temperature: Not avialable
Explosion Limits: Not available
Vapour pressure (25oC): Not available
Vapour Density: >1 (air=1)
Specific Gravity (20oC): 1.16 to 1.193 g/ml
Optical Rotation (20oC): 0 to -3
Refractive Index (20oC): 1.535 to 1.538
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. Sensitisers:
Farnesol 0.9%, total 0.9%

12. Toxicological Information:
According to RIFM- Monograph:
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50: 1.7 g/kg
Dermal LD50: 5.0 g/kg
Irritation: Tested without irritation at 4%
Sensitisation: Tested without sensitisation at 4%
Phototoxicity: Reported to be non photoxic

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

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

15. Transport Information:
Non-hazardous material transport in suitable containers.
16. Regulatory Information
The British Essential Oil Association Chip Regulations ?? 2002

Hazard Symbols: Xn
Risk Phrases: R22
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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