Myrtle Oil Property

Density 

0.890-0.915

color 

Yellow to greenish liquid

Odor

fragrant odor

Odor Type

herbal

CAS DataBase Reference

8008-46-6

EPA Substance Registry System

Oils, myrtle (8008-46-6)

Safety

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 3800 mg/kg TXAPA9 45,264,78

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H351Suspected of causing cancer

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Myrtle Oil Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

myrtle oil is astringent and anti-septic with botanical properties closely resembling those of eucalyptus. It is also used as a fragrance ingredient, and can be a deodorant. Its use is indicated for acne and oily skin. Its constituents include cineol, myrtenol, geraniol, linalool, camphene, and borneol. Myrtle is obtained by distillation of the plant’s flowers, leaves, and stems.

Definition

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Myrtus communis, Myrtaceae.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Askin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acridsmoke and irritating fumes