Phoenix Natural Products Ltd. Unit A4 Bridge Rd Ind. Estate, Bridge Rd, Southall, Middx, UB2 4AB, UK. Tel: 08452301982


MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO EC LEGISLATION 91/155/E EC

Date created: July 2005 Date revised: July 2005


1. Identification:
Commercial name: Arnica
Botanical Nomenclature:
INCI name: Arnica Montana
CAS number: 68990-11-4
EINECS CAS number: 273-579-2
EEC Number: Not available

2. Composition:
Main components:
Additives (e.g. carriers, preservatives, antioxidants): Nil

3. Potential Health Hazards:
Inhalation: No vapours present at normal temperatures
Skin: Wash with soap and water
Eyes: Rinse with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists
Ingestion: Not considered dangerous

4. First aid:
Inhalation: None identified
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with mild soap and
water. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation
persists.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Not a direct hazard.

5. In case of fire:
Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, foam, inert powders.
Do not use: Water jet
Special precautions: Wear self contained breathing apparatus and other protective
clothing.

6. Spill and Leak Procedure:
Individual precautions: Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothes. All spillages can
cause a slipping hazard.
Environmental protection: Keep away from soils, surface and groundwater.
Cleaning methods Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain the spill. Cover
with an inert inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and
remove to an approved disposal container. Clean with water
and detergents. Observe state, federal and local disposal
regulations.

7. Handling and storage:
Store in a cool, dry and dark place in suitable containers (aluminium cans or lacquer lined
steel drums).
Handle in a well ventilated area.
Keep away from sources of heat and ignition.


8. Personal Protection / Exposure control:
Respiratory protection: Avoid breathing product vapour, apply local ventilation when
possible.
Skin protection: Rubber or plastic gloves should be worn
Eye protection: Safety glasses or safety goggles should be worn
General precautions: Use good industrial hygiene practise.

9. Physiochemical properties:
Appearance: Yellow/green mobile liquid
Odour: Characterisitc
pH: Not available
Boiling point: Not available
Flash point: Not available

Autoingnition Temperature: Not available
Explosion Limits: Not available
Vapour pressure (20oC): <0.01mm Hg
Vapour Density: Not available
Specific Gravity (20oC): 0.915-0.922
Optical Rotation (20oC): Not available
Refractive Index (20oC): Not available
Solubility in water (20o): insoluble
Partition Coefficient log P o/w: Not available
Evaporation rate: Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity:
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to avoid: Strong oxidising agent, temperatures near flash point.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available

11. Toxicological Information:
According to RIFM- Monograph:
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50: /kg in rats Not available
Dermal LD50: /kg in rabbits Not available
Irritation: Not irritant on skin, slightly irritant on eyes.
Sensitisation: Not available
Phototoxicity: Not available

12. Ecotoxicological information:
Readily biodegradable
Fish Toxicity: LCO/EC50: Not available.
Bacteriotocity: ECO/EC50: Not available.

13. Disposal Method:
Check Federal, State and Local Regulations.

14. Transport Information:
Non-hazardous material transport in suitable containers.

15. Regulatory Information
The British Essential Oil Association Chip Regulations ?? 2002
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DISCLAIMER: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MSDS IS OBTAINED FROM CURRENT AN RELIABLE SOURCES. HOWEVER, THE DATA IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY, EXPRESSES O IMPLIED, REGARDING ITS CORRECTNESS OR ACCURACY. IT IS THE USER??S RESPONSIBILTY TO
DETERMINE SAFE CONDITIONS FOR USE AND TO ASSUME LIABILITY FOR LOSS, INJURY, DAMAGE O EXPENSE RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF PHOENIX NATURAL PRODUCTS:

J.S. CHANA?????????????????????????????????????????. (MANAGING DIRECTOR)

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