Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 1. Chemical product and company identification

SPEARMINT FLAVOUR
531671

Product name

Product code

Supplier

: Givaudan Flavors Corporation

1199 Edison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45216
: Chem Trec 1-800-424-9300
: 29 September 2009
: 29 September 2009.
: 1.07

In case of emergency
Validation date
Date of issue
Version

Section 2. Composition, information on ingredients

Trade secret.
Trade secret.
Trade secret.
Trade secret.
Trade secret.

50 - <75
10 - <25
1 - <10
1 - <10
1 - <10

Not established
Not established
Not established
Not established
ACGIH TLV (United States, 2004). Notes: 1996
Adoption Refers to Appendix A -- Carcinogens.
TWA: 10 mg/m 3 8 hour/hours. Form: All forms
NIOSH REL (United States, 2001).
TWA: 5 mg/m 3 10 hour/hours. Form: Respirable
fraction
TWA: 10 mg/m 3 10 hour/hours. Form: Total
OSHA PEL (United States, 1993).
TWA: 5 mg/m 3 8 hour/hours. Form: Respirable
fraction
TWA: 15 mg/m 3 8 hour/hours. Form: Total dust
OSHA PEL 1989 (United States, 1989).
TWA: 5 mg/m 3 8 hour/hours. Form: Respirable
fraction
TWA: 15 mg/m 3 8 hour/hours. Form: Total dust

Section 3. Hazards identification

Physical state
Color
Emergency overview

: Solid.
: White. to Tan.
: Warning!
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA.
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS:
LUNGS, SKIN, THROAT.
Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use only
with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Skin contact Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Eyes :
Skin :
Inhalation :
Ingestion :
Potential chronic health
:
effects

Slightly irritating to the eyes.

Slightly irritating to the skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Moderately irritating to the respiratory system.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: Not available.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
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Medical conditions
aggravated by overexposure

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: Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or
prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated exposure of the
eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the
substance can produce target organs damage.
: Not available.

Over-exposure
signs/symptoms
See toxicological information (section 11)

Section 4. First aid measures

Eye contact
Skin contact

Inhalation

Ingestion

: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper
and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Get medical attention if irritation
occurs.
: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get
medical attention. In the event of any complaints or symptoms, avoid further exposure.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water
before removing or wear gloves. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before
reuse.
: Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing
is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained
personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. If unconscious, place in recovery
position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing
such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. If potentially dangerous quantities of this material have been
swallowed, call a physician immediately.

Section 5. Fire fighting measures

Flammability of the product
Auto-ignition temperature
Flash points
Flammable limits
Products of combustion
Fire hazards in the presence
of various substances
Explosion hazards in the
presence of various
substances
Extinguishing media
Suitable
Not suitable
Fire/explosion hazards
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
Special remarks on fire
hazards
Special remarks on
explosion hazards

:
:
:
:
:
:

May be combustible at high temperature.

Not available.
Not applicable.
Not available.
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2).
Not available.

: Not available.

Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

None known
No specific hazard.
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
: Not available.

:
:
:
:

: Not available.

Section 6. Accidental release measures

: Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable
protective equipment.
Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers.
and clean-up methods
If emergency personnel are unavailable, vacuum or carefully scoop up spilled material and
place in an appropriate container for disposal by incineration. Avoid creating dusty conditions
and prevent wind dispersal.
Personal precautions

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Section 7. Handling and storage

Handling
Storage

: Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Keep
container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
:

Section 8. Exposure controls, personal protection

Engineering controls

: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep airborne
levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fumes or mist,
use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.

Personal protection
Eyes : Safety glasses. Goggles, face shield or other full-face protection should be worn if there is a risk
of direct exposure to dust.
Skin : Additional body garments should be used to avoid exposed skin surfaces (e.g. sleevelets,
apron, disposable suit etc.), based on the task being performed. Appropriate techniques should
be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Respiratory : Use appropriate respiratory protection if there is a risk of exceeding any exposure limits.
Hands : Use chemical-resistant, impervious gloves.
Personal protective
: Not available.
equipment (Pictograms)

Section 9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical state
Color
Odor
Taste
Boiling point
Melting/freezing point
Vapor pressure
Vapor density
Solubility
Physical/chemical
properties comments

:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Solid.
White. to Tan.
Not available.
Characteristic.
Not applicable.
Not available.
0.1 kPa (0.4 mm Hg) (at 20 C) [Trade secret.]
Not available.
Soluble in cold water.
Not available.

Section 10. Stability and reactivity

Stability and reactivity

: The product is stable.

Section 11. Toxicological information

Toxicity data

Not determined.
Chronic effects on humans : Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, eye,
lens or cornea.
Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs, skin, throat.

Other toxic effects on

: Not considered to be toxic to humans.
humans
Special remarks on toxicity : May be irritating to eyes and skin. Liquid may be irritating to skin and eyes. Irritating to
respiratory system. Repeated contact may cause allergic dermatitis.
to animals
Special remarks on chronic : May be irritating to eyes and skin. Dust may be irritating to throat and lungs. Liquid may be
irritating to skin and eyes. Irritating to respiratory system. Repeated contact may cause allergic
effects on humans
dermatitis.
Special remarks on other
: May be irritating to eyes and skin. Dust may be irritating to throat and lungs. Liquid may be
irritating to skin and eyes.
toxic effects on humans
Specific effects
Reproduction toxicity

: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

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Chronic effects

Target organs

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: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
: Contains material which causes damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, eye,
lens or cornea.
Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs, skin, throat.

MIXTURES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED FOR HEALTH HAZARDS. THE HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION PRESENTED IS
PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.1200 AND IS BASED ON THE TESTING OF INDIVIDUAL
COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE OR MAY CAUSE THESE HEALTH EFFECTS WHEN TESTED AT
HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS OR AT FULL STRENGTH.

Section 12. Ecological information

Products of degradation

: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO 2) and water.

Section 13. Disposal considerations

: The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Avoid dispersal of
spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Disposal of this
product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of
environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority
requirements.
Waste stream
: Not available.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
General information

Section 14. Regulatory Information

SARA 313
Form R - Reporting
requirements
Supplier notification

: Not listed.
: The product is not regulated under Section 313 of SARA and 40 CFR part 372.

Section 15. Other Information

Hazardous Material
Information System
(U.S.A.)

* 1
Fire hazard
1
Reactivity
0
Personal protection
X
Health

National Fire
Protection
Association (U.S.A.)

Health

Flammability

Instability
Special

Notice to reader
THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS INTENDED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF 29 CFR 1910.1200
AND SHOULD BE USED ACCORDINGLY. WHILE THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED FROM SOURCES
BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE AND RELIABLE, NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, CAN BE MADE WITH
REGARD TO ITS COMPLETENESS, CORRECTNESS OR ACCURACY. ANY USERS OR HANDLERS OF THIS PRODUCT
WHO ARE NOT UNDER THE DIRECT CONTROL OF GIVAUDAN ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR EVALUATING THIS
INFORMATION IN LIGHT OF THEIR PARTICULAR SITUATION AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL LOSSES,
DAMAGES OR EXPENSES THAT RESULT WHILE THIS MATERIAL IS UNDER THEIR CONTROL. IT IS ALSO THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USERS AND HANDLERS TO OBSERVE ANY AND ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS
(FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL) CONCERNING THE TRANSPORTATION, USE, HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
OF THIS PRODUCT.

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