Citrus medica, ext. Property

FEMA 

3899 | SARCODACTYLIS OIL (CITRUS MEDICA L. VAR. SARCODACTYLIS SWINGLE)

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

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

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.

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

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

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Citrus medica, ext. Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis (Hoola van Nooten) Swingle, is a “fingered” variety of citron. This evergreen plant produces fragrant blossoms and fruit all year. It thrives in full sun with a moderate open growth to 3 m high or smaller as a container plant. The fruit is about 12 cm (5 in.) long. Similar to citrons, fingered citron produces an extremely strong and pleasant odor. It is shaped like a hand with extra fingers and when ripe the fruit turns bright yellow. The fruit emits a smell without its skin being ruptured to expose an essential oil. Interestingly the smell is not citrusy, but very reminiscent of violets. The aroma will persist for weeks until the fruit dries out, shrinking to the size of a large pecan, but never rotting.