Tea Tree Oil (Australia)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Terpinen-4-ol and 1,8-cineol. Section 4: Physical and Chemical Properties: Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid. Odor: Characteristic warm, spicy odor. Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. Specific Gravity: 0.880 - 0.910 @ 20°C Optical Rotation: 5.0 - 15 @ 20°C Refractive Index: 1.4750 - 1.4820 @ 20°C Terpinen-4-ol: 30 - 48 % 1,8-Cineol: Trace - 15 % ?-Terpinene: 10 - 28 % a-Terpinene: 5 - 13 % a-Pinene: 1 - 6 % Sabinene: Trace - 3.5 % Terpinolene: 1.5 - 5 % Limonene: 0.5 - 4 % p-Cymene: 0.5 - 12 % Extraction Method: Steam distillation of the fresh leaves.

Contains

Terpinen-4-ol, cineol, terpinene, pinene, sabinene, cymene, limonene, terpinolene, terpineol, aromadendrene, cadinene, globulol, viridifloral. Flash Point: 59 °C (closed cup) Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures: Flash Point: 59 °C closed cup) Combustible liquid. Will ignite if moderately heated. Section 6: Stability and Reactivity: Reactivity: Stable. Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces toxic fumes and carbon monoxide smoke. Section 7: Toxicological Information/Information: Can cause irritation to skin and eyes. Some persons may experience hypersensitivity since it can be allergenic because of cineol. Toxic if ingested. Oral (rat), LD50 = 1.9 g/kg Dermal (rabbit), LD50 >5 g/kg Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection: Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container. Fire: Recommended extinguishing media - CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.

Environmental hazards

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water

Storage

Store in cool, dry and well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.