Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
5989-54-8
Name of the chemical
(S)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; (l-limonene) (37)
Concentration
>=60-<=100
General Information
Version
6.8
Revision date
2025-09-27
Product name
(S)-(−)-Limonene
CAS No.
5989-54-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H315, H317, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Skin sensitisation Sub-category 1B
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Skin sensitisation : Sub-category 1B Aspiration hazard : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard
