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EC/CAS
80-56-8
Name of the chemical
α-pinene
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
ACR16436
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
alpha-Pinene
CAS No.
80-56-8
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H304, H315, H317, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless Odorless Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H302 - Harmful if swallowed H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Flammable liquid.
Health hazards
Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if swallowed.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product is insoluble and floats on water. The product evaporates slowly. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 3 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity