SPIKE LAVENDER SDS

The Art Treehouse

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FILE NUMBER: 501
NAME OF PRODUCT: Spike Lavender Oil MSDS DATE: January 25, 2009

SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: Spike Lavender oil
SYNONYMS: Lavendula latifolia
PRODUCT CODES: 501

CAS RN 8016-78-2
FDA NUMBER: 182.20
EINECS 284-290-6

MANUFACTURER: The Art Treehouse

EMERGENCY PHONE: 608-588-8219
CHEMTREC PHONE: 800-424-9300

BOTANICAL NAME: Lavendula latifolia
PRODUCT USE: Oil Painting Medium
PREPARED BY: Robert Maynord

SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL INFORMATION: Lavender, Lavendula latifolia, oil
FEMA: 3033
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.890
REFRACTIVE INDEX: 1.461

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: 141.008
C: 60.56 C
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.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION PRODUCT: Will not occur.

CONDITIONS AND MATERIALS TO AVOID: Elevated temperatures above 60 degrees C (140 F), avoid strong oxidizing agents.

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.

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 heat and sources of ignition.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

VENTILATION : Apply local ventilation.

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.

OTHER: Eye wash station and safety shower in recommended area.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: Liquid

ODOR: Fresh

Color: colorless to 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: None known.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not a carcinogen or potential carcenogen.
Reproductive hazard is unknown.
Potential for allerginicity may exist.
May be able to disrupt endocrine function.
LD50 Oral-Rat: 3.8 g/kg (FCTXAV 14, 453, 1976)
Breathing high concentrations of vapor may cause anesthetic effects.
Repeated contact may cause allergic dermatitis.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT 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.

Ships IATA as non-hazardous.

Not listed for DOT, IMDG, or Dangerous Goods (Canada).

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Not listed under CERCLA 303, 304 or 313. No adverse environmental effects known or suspected.

RCRA Status: This product does not contain any components that are hazardous wastes by either listing or characteristic.

OSHA Hazard communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) hazard class – eye irritant.

Decomposition products from combustion, CO and CO2 may be hazardous.

California Proposition 65: This product contains no chemicals known as a probable or suspected carcinogen.

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 INGITION. 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.