BAY OIL, SWEET
- Product Name
- BAY OIL, SWEET
- CAS No.
- 8007-48-5
- Chemical Name
- BAY OIL, SWEET
- Synonyms
- FEMA 2125;LAURUSOIL;oils,sweetbay;truelaureloil;romanlaureloil;BAY OIL, SWEET;LAURUS NOBILIS OIL;mediterraneanbayoil;sweet bay oleoresin;laurel leaf absolute
- CBNumber
- CB4315326
- Formula Weight
- 0
- MOL File
- Mol file
BAY OIL, SWEET Property
- FEMA
- 2125 | BAY OIL, SWEET (LAURUS NOBILIS L.)
- Odor
- at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet spicy clove herbal
- Odor Type
- spicy
- EPA Substance Registry System
- Oils, sweet bay (8007-48-5)
Safety
- Toxicity
- LD50 orl-mus: 3310 mg/kg JAFCAU 22,777,74
Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)
- Symbol(GHS)
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- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
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H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Precautionary statements
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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.
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.
P405Store locked up.
P501Dispose of contents/container to..…
BAY OIL, SWEET Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Chemical Properties
See Laurel.
Chemical Properties
The oil is obtained by steam distillation with yields between 0.5 and 1.0%; higher yields are also possible. The oil has a characteristic odor and taste
Definition
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae.
Essential oil composition
The main constituents include α-pinene, α-phellandrene, l-linalool, cineol (50 to 70%), geraniol and eugenol. The leaves’ essential oil contains terpenic hydrocarbons (α-pinene 1 to 7.66%, α-thujene 0.06 to 0.45%, α-phellandrene 0.12 to 0.55%, sabinene 4.4 to 6.52%, β-pinene 1.81 to 4.36%, myrcene 0.1 to 1.35%, δ-3-carene 0.15 to 0.29%, p-cymene 0.06 to 0.70%, γ-terpinene 0.21 to 1.51%, terpinolene 0.16 to 2.33%, α-muurolene, 0.22 to 0.89%), oxygenated derivatives (eucalyptol 34 to 53%, linalool 11.57 to 18.73%, terpinene-4-ol 0.92 to 3.78%, geraniol 0.05 to 0.18%, α-terpineol 1.46 to 2.47%, borneol 0.18 to 0.47%, nerol 0.10 to 0.50%, spathulenol 0.10 to 0.28%, α-cadinol 0.38 to 1.12%, β-bisbolol 0.30 to 1.38%), alkanyl benzenes (eugenol 1.44 to 2.03%, methylugenol 1.73 to 11.8%), esters (α-terpenyl acetate 9.54 to 18.02%, geranyl acetate 0.07 to 0.17%, linalyl acetate 0.29 to 094%, citronellyl acetate 0.09 to 0.24%, methyl geranate 0.48 to 0.91%, bornyl acetate 0.14 to 0.08%) (CoE, 2000).
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion.When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating vapors.