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SAFETY DATA SHEET Tea Tree Oil
Version: 1.1 Issued: 26th February 2020
Native Oils Australia ABN 68 154 612 487

HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO WORKSAFE CRITERIA
SECTION 1 – MATERIAL & SUPPLY COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Product Identifiers
Product Name: TEA TREE OIL
CAS No.: 68647-73-4
EINECS: 285-377-1

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture
Application of the substance / preparation: Flavour and fragrance ingredient

1.3 Manufacturer / Supplier Details
Supplier: Native Oils Australia
ABN: 68 154 612 487
Address: Unit 2, 1-3 Sommerville Circuit, Emu Plains, NSW Australia 2774
Telephone: 02 4735 5379

1.4 Information in case of emergency
Emergency Telephone: 0408 962 892 (Office Hours 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri)
Email: info@nativeoilsaustralia.com.au

SECTION 2 – HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the substance / preparation
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
Physical Hazards: FL 4
Health Hazards: AH 1, ATO 4, ED/I 2A, SCI 2, SS 1
Environmental Hazards: EH-A 2, EH-C 2

2.2 Label Elements
Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
GHS Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard statements
H227 Combustible liquid
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H401 Toxic to aquatic life
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P273 Avoid release to the environment
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present.
Continue rinsing.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations

SECTION 3 – COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Chemical Identification
Description: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
CAS No.: 68647-73-4
EINECS No.: 285-377-1
3.2 Hazardous components   Component CAS No.   Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008   % by weight
gamma-terpinene   99-85-4   AH 1, ATO 5, Fl3, SCI 1   <28.0%
1,8-cineole   470-82-6   ATO 4, FL3, SCI 3, SS 1   <15.0%
a-terpinene   99-86-5   AH 1, ATO 4, EH-A 2, EH-C2   FL 3, SCI 3  <13.0%
p-cymene 99-87-6    AH 1, ATO 5, EH-A 2, EH-C 2   FL 3, SCI 3  <12.0%
Pinenes (α and β)   80-56-8   AH 1, ATO 5, EH-A 1, EH-C 1 127-91-3 FL 3, SCI 1, SS 2  <8.0%
Limonene   5989-27-5    AH 1, ATO 5, EH-A 1, EH-C 1, FL 3, SCI 2, SS 1  ≤ 4.0 %
Terpinen   -4-ol 562-74-3   ATD 5, ATO 4, EDI 2A, EH-A 3 FL 4, SCI 2  >30.0%

SECTION 4 – FIRST AID

4.1 Description of first aid measures
Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately wash thoroughly with soft, clean water
for 15 minutes while holding the eyelids open. Cold water may be used. If symptoms persist,
seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing and footwear. Clean before re-use.
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. In the event of an
allergic reaction, seek medical attention
Inhalation: Remove individual from the exposure to fresh air. Contact a physician as necessary.
Ingestion: Not an expected route of exposure. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Wash out mouth
with water. Contact a physician or local poison centre immediately.
Contact Point: Poisons Information Centre Sydney Telephone: 131126

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects of substance, both acute and delayed
Eye contact: May cause eye irritation and corneal damage if not immediately rinsed out.
Skin Contact: Known photosensitizer.
Inhalation: Not specified
Ingestion: Not specified

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and any special treatment required
No further relevant information available

SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing Media
Suitable extinguishing agents: Carbon Dioxide; Dry Chemical; Water spray; Alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Water jet

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
None known

5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory apparatus
Additional information
Collect contaminated firefighting water separately to prevent from entering waterways.
Contact Point: Dial 000 Emergency in case of fire [In Australia] or Local Emergency Authority [Out of Australia].

SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective equipment. Remove all sources of ignition.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Take precautionary
measures against static discharge.

6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary
sewer system. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Wipe up small spills with absorbent material such as paper cloth. Cover larger spills with sand, earth or other
noncombustible absorbent material. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading. Pick up
and transfer to properly labeled containers. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Keep away
from ignition sources, do not smoke and avoid flames. Dispose of contaminated material in accordance with
local government regulations

6.4 Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment
See Section 13 for disposal information

SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using this product. Wear personal protective equipment. Do not breathe vapors or spray
mist. Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and open
flame. No smoking. Take necessary action to avoid static discharge (which might cause ignition of organic
vapors).

7.2 Conditions for storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from
heat and sources of ignition. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep in properly labeled containers. Keep away from heat. Incompatible products None known based on information supplied.

7.3 Specific end use No further information available

SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters
No data available

8.2 Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection None generally required. Use NIOSH approved respirator in confined areas or if
ventilation is inadequate
Ventilation Protection Ensure adequate ventilation to keep exposure levels to a minimum. General exhaust is
recommended
Eye Protection Use of goggles is recommended
Protective Gloves Use of chemical resistant gloves is recommended
Protective Clothing Use of chemical resistant clothing is recommended
Protective Equipment An eyewash station should be made available

8.3 Special Engineering Controls
None established.

8.4 Other Personal Protection
Consult the following Australian Standards for general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory Equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Industrial Clothing: AS 2919, Industrial Eye
Protection: AS 1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS 2210.
Note These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature applications may
require additional precautions.

SECTION 9 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

TEST SPECIFICATION
Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow, mobile liquid
Odour: Characteristic, fresh camphoraceous aroma
Odour Threshold: N/A
Specific Gravity: 0.880 – 930 @ 20°C
Refractive Index: 1.4550 to 1.467 @ 20°C
Optical Rotation: 0.0° to +5.0°
pH: N/A
Miscibility in Water: Insoluble
Miscibility in Alcohol: Soluble
Flash Point: 48°C (Closed cup)
Flammability Limits [as % v/v in Air]Lower Explosion Limit: N/A
Upper Explosion Limit: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: Not specified
Melting Point: Not specified
Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg: 150 – 250°C
Vapour Pressure @ 760 mm Hg: Not specified
Vapour Density (air = 1): >1

SECTION 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity
This material presents no significant reactivity hazard

10.2 Stability
Chemically stable material under the recommended storage and handling conditions in Section 7

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
When exposed to high temperatures, the substance may release hazardous decomposition products such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, fumes, and nitrogen oxide

10.4 Conditions to avoid
None known

10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No dangerous decomposition products expected by intended use

SECTION 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Substance Acute toxicity
No data available.
Skin corrosion/irritation
May be irritating to the skin. May cause an allergic reaction by skin contact. See Section 3.
Serious eye damage/irritation
May be irritating to eyes. Prompt rinsing and removal of the substance will avoid damage.
Respiratory sensitisation
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. See EU allergen list in Section 3.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Not specified
Reproductive toxicity
No significant effects or critical hazards
STOT-single exposure
Not specified
SAFETY DATA SHEET Eucalyptus Blue Mallee Oil
Version: 1.1 Issued: 21st February 2018
Native Oils Australia ABN 68 154 612 487

STOT-related exposure
Not specified
Aspiration hazard
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Aspiration toxicity includes severe acute effects such as chemical pneumonia, varying degrees of pulmonary injury or death following aspiration.

11.2 Information on the likely routes of exposure
Skin/scalp contact.

11.3 Symptoms related to the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics
None known. Irritation of the eye if exposed. Redness of the skin if irritated.

11.4 Delayed and immediate effects, and chronic effects from short-term and long-term exposure
Exposure to vapors from this solvent exceeding stated occupational exposure limit may result in adverse health effects
such as mucous membrane and respiratory system irritation and adverse effects on kidney, liver, and central nervous
system. Repeated or prolonged contact with the substance may cause removal of natural oil from the skin, resulting in
non-allergic contact dermatitis and absorption through the skin. Splashes in the eyes may cause irritation and reversible
damage.

SECTION 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Ecotoxicity
Toxic to aquatic life, may cause long-term adverse effects. Avoid exposure to marine environments and waterways

12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradation is expected

12.3 Bio-accumulative potential
Bioaccumulation is unlikely

12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available

12.5 Other adverse effects
No data available

SECTION 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste Material
Do not pour into drains or waterways. Waste management to be carried out without risk to water, air, soil, plants or
animals. Place waste material into sealed containers and dispose of in accordance with current applicable laws and
regulations.

13.2 Contaminated Packaging
Recycle where possible and dispose of empty containers in accordance with current local government regulations.

SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 UN Number
1169

14.2 UN Proper shipping name
Extracts, aromatic, liquid

14.3 Transportation hazard classes
Road and Rail Transport: DG Class 3
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by
Road and Rail. Transport as per the “Australian Dangerous Goods Code” for Class 3 [Flammable Liquids], Packaging
Group III Substances.

Marine Transport: IMDG Class 3 Flammable liquid
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code (IMDG Code) for transport by sea.
Air Transport: IATA Class 3
Classified by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association as
(IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by air.

14.4 Packing group
III

14.5 Environmental hazards
Marine Pollutant. Avoid exposure to waterways.

14.6 Poison Schedule
Schedule 6 POISON

14.7 Hazchem Code
3 [Y]

SECTION 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 EU regulations
This product has been classified and marked in accordance with the EU Directives/Ordinance on Hazardous Materials.

15.2 Poisons Schedule (Aust): Listed as a Poison by the SUSDP
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS). This material is
considered hazardous

SECTION 16 – OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet is obtained from current and reliable sources. Native Oils Australia provides
the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to
its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This Safety Data Sheet summarises our best current knowledge of the
health and safety hazard information of the product but does not claim to be all inclusive. This document is thus,
intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by properly trained personnel using
this product. Individuals receiving this information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its
appropriateness for the specific purpose. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of
Native Oils Australia., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to the effect(s) of
such use(s), (including damage or injury), or the results obtained. Native Oils Australia expressly
disclaims responsibility as to the ordinary or otherwise use(s). Furthermore, nothing contained herein should be
considered as a recommendation by Native Oils Australia as to the fitness for any use. The liability of
Native Oils Australia is limited to the value of the goods and does not include any consequential loss.
Native Oils Australia shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in
reliance thereon. Native Oils Australia shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from use of or
reliance upon this information. The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and
regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.
SAFETY DATA SHEET Eucalyptus Blue Mallee Oil
Version: 1.1 Issued: 21st February 2018
Native Oils Australia ABN 68 154 612 487

Manufacturers Statement:
Essential oils (EOs) are complex, naturally derived chemicals. Often the constituents of the EOs may individually have known risks
and hazards, and in some cases the constituents have not been studied, often because there have been no complaints.
Used as directed and within the limits specified by the various agencies and associations that study these materials, essential oils
are safe and useful ingredients in flavours, fragrances, cosmetics and therapeutic applications. Please refer to the guidelines of
the industry in which the product will be offered to the public to abide by the safest known practices. Those organizations include:
IFRA, IFEAT, AHPA, ISO Standards for Essential Oils, and publications by various government health organizations regarding the
use of these materials.

 

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