Geranium

Health & Safety Data Sheet

Basil “Grand Vert”

1. Product & Company Identification

Product Name: Ocimum basilicum.

County of Origin: Egypyt

    Supplier:                   id Aromatics Ltd.,
                                        12 New Station Street,
                                        Leeds,
                                        West Yorks.
                                        England
                                        LS1 5DL
                                        Telephone 0113 242 4983
                                        Facsimile    0113 244 3613

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Chemical Identification
Tariff No.	CAS No.	8015-73-4-
CoE No.	FEMA	2119
FDA 182.20	IFRA	yes
RIFM Monograph	EINECS	84775-71-3

3. Hazard Identification
Concentrated Product. Do not ingest. Observe good housekeeping procedures.

4. First Aid Measures
    Eye Contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 10 minutes at least. Contact a doctor if irritation persists.
    Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
    Ingestion
Wash mouth out with water. Seek medical advice immediately.
    Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Rest. Obtain medical advice.
    Other
Take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (section 15) when assessing action.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
    Extinguishing Media Recommended
Keep away from sources of ignition. Do not smoke. Use CO₂, foam or dry powder extinguishers. Do not use direct water jet on burning material.
    Special Measures
Avoid vapour inhalation. Use breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
    Extinguishing Procedures
Closed containers may build up pressure at elevated temperatures. If possible, containers should be cooled off with water spray.

6. Accidental Release Measures
    Personal Precautions
Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses). Do not approach downwind.
    Environment Precautions
Keep away from drains, surface and groundwater, and soil.
    Methods For Cleaning Up
Contain spilled material. Cover with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, or sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Avoid naked flames or other sources of ignition.

7. Handling And Storage
    Precautions In Handling
Apply good manufacturing practice and industrial hygiene practices, with proper ventilation. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Observe good personal hygiene.
    Storage Conditions
Store in cool, dry and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from light in tightly closed container. Keep air contact to a minimum.
    Fire Protection
Keep away from ignition sources and naked flames. All organic powders present a fire/explosion hazard when dispersed in air. See Health and Safety publications on dust explosions in factories for guidance.

8. Exposure Controls & Personal Protection
    Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.
    Ventilation
Ensure good ventilation of working area.
    Hand Protection
Avoid skin contact. Use chemically resistant gloves if required.
    Eye Protection
Use safety glasses.
    Work/Hygiene Practices
Wash hands with soap and water after handling.

9. Physical & Chemical Properties
    Odour
Spicy, aniseed, aromatic
    Colour/Appearance
Yellow to light brown
    Flash Point
+72⁰C.
    Boiling Point

Melting Point

10. Stability & Reactivity
Reactivity
It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidizing agents although has a tendency to melt plastic.
Decomposition
Carbon monoxide and other non identified organic compounds may be formed during combustion.

11. Ecological Information
Biodegradability
Not determined.
Precautions
Prevent surface contamination of soil, ground and surface water.

12. Disposal Considerations
In accordance with local environmental laws. Avoid disposing to drainage systems and into the environment.

13. Transport Regulations
    Road (ADR/RID)
    Sea (IMDG)
    Air (IATA)
    CHIP: See Section 15.

14. Regulatory Information
Hazards

Symbols

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases
S7, S25, S26, S27, S29, S35, S37, S39

15. Other Information
The information on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge. However the accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed by the company as the data has been obtained from different sources. We will not therefore accept liability for misuse of this data resulting in loss or damage.