Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H332Harmful if inhaled

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

H412Harmful 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.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

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.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

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

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

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

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Tuberose, ext. Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

A plant native to Central America, tuberose is cultivated for ornamental purposes (white, lily-like, paired flowers) and for extractive purposes (solitary flowers), especially in France and Morocco. The flowers, harvested between mid-August and the end of September, are not distilled because of the low yields and the deterioration of the fragrance of the raw material. Extraction of the flowers is carried out exclusively by enfleurage or by the use of volatile solvents. The production of tuberose derivatives is extremely low, less than 5 kg per year. The only part used is the flower. Tuberose has an intense, sweet, floral odor particularly agreeable on dilution.

Composition

Tuberose derivatives contain the following constituents: methylbenzoate, methyl anthranilate, benzyl alcohol, butyric acid, probably phenylacetic acid, methyl salicylate, eugenol, geraniol, nerol and farnesol. The presence of a ketone (C13H20O) is somewhat controversial.