1. Product Identification:
Product Name: Bergamot Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus bergamia
INCI Name: Citrus bergamia (bergamot) oil
CAS #: 8007 – 75 – 8
County of Origin: India
2. Classification:
Chemical Identification: Bergamot essential oil
UN No. 1169: Liquid aromatic extract. Packaging Group: III Class: 3
EINECS: 289-612-9 FEMA: 2153 FDA: 182.2
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3. Hazardous Ingredients Information:
Furocoumarin (as bergaptene) 0.2-0.5 %: If used straight, it has severe phototoxicity.
To avoid phototoxicity use in dilutions of less than 1-2% .LD50: n/a
Linalool – R38, CAS# 78-70-6, EINECS# 201-134-4 @ 1 – 20%
Limonene – R10-38-43-50/53, CAS# 5989-27-5, EINECS# 227-813-5 @ 30 – 60%
4. Physical & Chemical Properties:
Appearance: Light yellowish green to yellowish brown liquid.
Odor: Fragrant sweet-fruity odor.
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.
Boiling Point: > 35 °C
Specific Gravity: 0.876 – 0.894 @ 15°C
Optical Rotation: +8.0 - +24.0 @ 15°C
Refractive Index: 1.459 – 1.490 @ 20°C
Extraction Method: Cold-pressed from crude fruit peel.
Ester Value: < 35% by G.C.
Contents: Limonene, linalool, linalyl acetate
Flash Point: 58 °C (Pensky-Martens)
5. Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Flash Point: 58 Deg. C (Pensky – Martens)
Combustible liquid.
Fire: Recommended extinguishing media – CO2, foam and dry chemicals. DO NOT use direct water jet on burning material.
6. Reactivity/Stability Data:
Reactivity: Stable.
Decomposition: When heated to decomposition produces acid fumes and carbon monoxide smoke.
7. Toxicological Properties/Information:
Generally is non-toxic. Phototoxic to skin at high concentrations.
Avoid exposure to sun if used on skin in more than a 0.4% and 2 % as fragrance.
8. Accidental Release Data:
Spillage: Absorb spills, cover with an inert, non-combustible, inorganic absorbent material, and remove to an approved disposal container.
9. Ecological Information:
Environment: Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.
The safety of this product has not been determined.
10. First Aid Measures:
Eye contact: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call physician if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Avoid casual breathing.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth and consult a physician.
Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and plenty of water.
11. Individual Protection (For Industrial Use and Bulk Container Application) :
Use safety glasses.
Avoid breathing in product by ensuring good ventilation when handling.
Avoid skin contact by using chemical resistant gloves.
Exposure Limits: ACGIH TLV: Not Available.
12. Handling and Storage:
Store in cool, dry and well ventilated area protected in tightly closed container away from sources of ignition, heat and sunlight. Keep air contact to minimum.
13. Disposal Consideration:
If recycling is not possible, dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
14. Transportation Data:
Overland: GCVS UN # 1169 HI n30 class 3 groupIII
Sea: IMDG UN # 1169 page 3345 class 3 group III
Air: ICAO UN # 1169 class 3 group III
15. Preparation Information: