Material Safety Data Sheet
SPEARMINT
mentha spicata
ESSENTIAL OIL
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Identification
FEMA No
CAS No.8008-79-5
Chemical Name
HealthSlightly hazardous.
FlammabilityWill ignite if moderately heated.
ReactivityStable and not reative with water.
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Fire, Explosion & Reactivity
Flash Point122 F
Extinguishing MediaFOG-No | CO2-Yes | FOAM-Yes | DRY-Yes |
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Stability
NFPA Classification
Fire FightingCool containers exposed to flame with water.
Unusual Fire HazardMaterial is not pyrophoric, does not react with water, not oxygen donor, material is shock stable.
Hazardous Combustable
Decomposition Products
Forms carbon monoxide and/or dioxide upon burning.
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Physical Data
Color & OdorStraw-yellow to light yellow in appearance. Minty odor and taste of spearmint.
Boiling PointN/A
Melting PointN/A
Vapor PressureN/A
Vapor DensityN/A
Water SolubilityLESS THAN 1% BY VOLUME.
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Protection Data
RespiratoryAvoid casual breathing.ûEmits acrid smoke and irritating fumes when heated to decomposition.
VentilationLocal exhaust recommended (explosion proof).
SkinProtective gloves.
EyeUse OSHA approved safety glasses
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Carcinogen NotesMildly toxic by ingestion. Mutation data reported. A skin irritant andûallergen. This substance has not been found to be a carcinogen.
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Health Hazards
Material TypeNATURAL ESSENTIAL OIL
Health HazardLIQUID MAY IRRITATE EYES. LIQUID MAY IRRITATE SKIN. LIQUID MAY CAUSE DERMITITIS. REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC DERMATOLOGICAL REACTION.
Primary Entry RoutesINHALATION & SKIN.
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Emergency First Aid
InhalationREMOVE PERSON TO WELL VENTILATED AREA AND FOLLOW NORMAL FIRST-AID PROCEDURES.
Eye ContactWASH EYES BY NORMAL FIRST AID METHODS.
Skin ContactWASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
IngestionSEE A PHYSICIAN, DRINK MILK AND/OR WATER.
First Aid NotesMaterial at the concentration supplied is not for ingestion.
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Spill, Leakage & Disposal Procedures
Spill ProceduresPRECAUTIONS IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED: SMALL SPILLS WIPE UP-WITH PAPER RAGS AND PLACE CONTAMINATED ITEMS IN CLOSED METAL WASTE-CONTAINER. FOR LARGE SPILLS USE NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT.
Waste DisposalFOLLOW LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS.
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Handling & Shipping Procedures
Handling & Shipping
Procedures
Store tightly sealed containers in cool dry area. Do not expose to temperatures above 35 degrees C.
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