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1. Identification
Product Name LIMONENE
Company
Fisher Scientific Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Flammable liquid and vapor
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep container tightly closed
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment
Use only non-sparking tools
Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Skin
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Do NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS-No Weight %
L-Limonene 5989-54-8 80 - 100
p-Cymene 99-87-6 1-4
D-Limonene 5989-27-5 1-4
1,8-Cineol 470-82-6 1-4
4. First-aid measures
General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
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medical attention.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists,
call a physician.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur. Risk of serious damage to the lungs (by aspiration).
Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call
a physician or poison control center immediately. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim
lean forward.
Most important symptoms and Difficulty in breathing. May cause allergic skin reaction. Symptoms of overexposure may be
effects headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting: Symptoms of allergic reaction may
include rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, tingling of the hands and feet, dizziness,
lightheadedness, chest pain, muscle pain or flushing
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist may
be used to cool closed containers.
Explosion Limits
Upper 6.10%
Lower .70%
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 2 0 N/A
Methods for Containment and Clean Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Soak up with inert absorbent material.
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Up Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Refer product specification and/or product
label for specific storage temperature requirement. Keep container tightly closed. Keep
away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
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Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Excess heat.
Incompatible products.
Incompatible Materials Strong bases, oxygen, Peroxides, Strong acids, Oxidizing agent
Product Information
Oral LD50 Based on ATE data, the classification criteria are not met. ATE > 2000 mg/kg.
Dermal LD50 Based on ATE data, the classification criteria are not met. ATE > 2000 mg/kg.
Vapor LC50 Based on ATE data, the classification criteria are not met. ATE > 20 mg/l.
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
p-Cymene LD50 = 4750 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 > 5000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) LC50 > 9.7 mg/L ( Rat ) 5 h
LD50 = 3669 mg/kg ( Rat )
D-Limonene LD50 = 5200 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 > 5 g/kg ( Rabbit ) Not listed
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
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Symptoms / effects,both acute and Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting:
delayed Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing, tingling
of the hands and feet, dizziness, lightheadedness, chest pain, muscle pain or flushing
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
1,8-Cineol Not listed LC50: 95.4 - 109 mg/L, 96h Not listed Not listed
flow-through (Pimephales
promelas)
Persistence and Degradability May persist based on information available. Insoluble in water
Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.
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IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN2052
Proper Shipping Name DIPENTENE
Hazard Class 3
Packing Group III
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory
Legend:
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea (ECL).
Component CAS-No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS AICS IECSC KECL
L-Limonene 5989-54-8 X - 227-815-6 X X X X -
p-Cymene 99-87-6 X - 202-796-7 X X X X KE-21748
D-Limonene 5989-27-5 X - 227-813-5 X X X X KE-24397
1,8-Cineol 470-82-6 X - 207-431-5 X X X X KE-34618
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
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U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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