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Thyme, Thymus vulgaris,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: October 2003 Date revised: June 2005

1. Identification:
Commercial name: Thyme Red essential oil.
Botanical Nomenclature: Thymus vulgaris.
INCI name: Thymus vulgaris.
CAS number: 84929 ?? 51 ?? 1.
EINECS/ELINCS number: 284 ?? 535 ?? 7.

2. Composition:
Main components: Thymol, Carvacrol, a-pinene, B-caryophyllene, Myrcene.
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: Dark red liquid
Odour: Strong, spicy, typical
pH: Neutral
Boiling point: Not available
Flash point: 50 ?? 60oC
Autoingnition Temperature: Not available
Explosion Limits: Not available
Vapour pressure (25oC): Not available
Vapour Density: >1 (air=1)
Specific Gravity (20oC): 0.910 ?? 0.935
Optical Rotation (20oC): 0o to ??3o
Refractive Index (20oC): 1.490 ?? 1.510
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:
Citral 0.5%, Geraniol 0.5%, Limonene 1%, Linalool 6.5%, total 8.5%

12. Toxicological Information:
According to RIFM- Monograph:
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50: 3.5 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.

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: R10,38,65
H/C %: 40
Safety Phrases: S62

DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MSDS IS OBTAINED FROM
CURRENT AND RELIABLE SOURCES. HOWEVER, THE DATA IS PROVIDE WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESSES OR 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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