OIL OF CLOVE SDS

The Art Treehouse

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NUMBER: 502
NAME OF PRODUCT: Oil of Clove
MSDS DATE: January 15, 2012

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Oil of Clove, Clove Oil, Clove Bud Oil
SYNONYMS: Eugenia Caryophyliata Thunb.
PRODUCT CODES: 501

CAS RN 8000-34-8
EINECS 215-185-5

MANUFACTURER: The Art Treehouse

EMERGENCY PHONE: 608-622-7802
CHEMTREC (24 hour Emergency) PHONE: 800-424-9300
EPA National Response Center: PHONE: 800-424-8802

BOTANICAL NAME: Eugenia Caryophyliata Thunb.
PRODUCT USE: Oil Painting Medium
PREPARED BY: Robert Maynord

SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL INFORMATION: Eugenia caryophyllata
FEMA: 2323
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.063
REFRACTIVE INDEX: 1.538

SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May be an irritant to skin or eyes, may cause allergic effects.

ROUTES OF ENTRY: skin, eyes, inhalation

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

EYES: May be irritating.

SKIN: May be irritating.

INGESTION: May be irritating.

INHALATION: May be irritating.

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If any sign of tissue damage or persistent irritation is apparent, obtain medical assistance immediately. Symptoms: irritation, reddening.

SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin immediately with water and soap. If any sign of tissue damage or persistent irritation is apparent, obtain medical assistance immediately. Symptoms: irritation, stinging.

INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Obtain medical assistance immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Symptoms: queasiness, stomach aches.

INHALATION: Move the affected individual to fresh air. Obtain medical advice immediately. Symptoms: chocking, drowsiness, respiratory disruptions.

SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT:
F: 199
C: 93.3
METHOD USED: Closed cup

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: C02, powder or foam. Do not use water directly

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use self-contained breathing equipment and protective clothing.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Avoid inhalation of fumes and vapors. Avoid strong oxidizing agents.

HAZADOUS COMBUSTION/DECOMPOSITION: Burning produces carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: Remove all sources of ignition. Wipe up small with a cloth. For larger spills use porous absorbant.

EVACUATION: Not necessary.

CONTAINMENT: Prevent product spillage from entering drinking water supplies or streams.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING AND STORAGE: Handle according to good safety procedures, avoiding unecessary exposure. Do not drink, eat, or smoke during manipulation. Ensure good ventilation.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from elevated temperatures above 60 degrees C, 140 degrees F .

WORK HYGENE PRACTICES: Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if swallowed. Remove contaminated clothing and wash with soap and water.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

VENTILATION : Recommended, but no TLV established.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Not usually necessary, but approved respirator can be used if desired.

EYE PROTECTION: Use safety glasses or goggles.

SKIN PROTECTION: Avoid skin contact.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: Liquid

ODOR: Clove scent

Color: pale yellow

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): High temperatures and inadequate manipulation of packages.

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): Acid, alkaline and oxidizing agents.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: Burning may result in formation of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, smoke, fumes, and unburned hydrocarbons and terpenes.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not a carcinogen or potential carcenogen.
Reproductive hazard is unknown.
Potential for allerginicity may exist.

EYES: May cause eye irritation.

SKIN: May cause slight irritation, especially from prolonged exposure.

INGESTION: May cause stomach cramps, headache and/or nausea.

INHALATION: None expected, but inhalation may cause irritation of nasal passages and/or dizziness.

Acute toxicity:
LD50, oral: 1.37 g/kg (rat)
LD50, dermal: 1.2 g/kg (rabbit)

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Avoid discharcing into drainage water. Eliminate according to local, state and federal guidelines.

WATER HAZARD CLASS: 2

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Follow local, state, and federal guidelines.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

D.O.T. (Ground): Not D.O.T Regulated

OTHER SHIPPING INFORMATION: Compounds, liquid. NMFC Item 50320, LTL Class 60

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

HAZARD SYMBOLS: Xi

R PHRASES:

R36 Irritating to eyes.
R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R65 Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed.

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

HANDLE ACCORDING TO GOOD SAFETY PROCEDURES AVOIDING UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. STORE IN FULL CLOSED CONTAINERS AWAY FROM HEAT, LIGHT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION. STORE IN COOL AREA.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET WAS OBTAINED FROM CURRENT AND RELIABLE SOURCES. THIS DATA IS SUPPLIED WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING ITS CORRECTNESS OR ACCURACY. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE SAFE CONDITIONS FOR USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND TO ASSUME LIABLITY FOR LOSS, INJURY, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

Disclaimer: This information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and is to be used only as a guide. It does not represent any guarantee of the usage or the properties of the product. The Art Treehouse LLC shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with this product.