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D-LIMONENE

ICSC: 0918

Carvene
(R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene
(+)-Limonene
C10H16
Molecular mass: 136.23
ICSC # 0918 		CAS # 5989-27-5
RTECS # GW6360000
UN # see Notes
EC # 601-029-00-7
April 20, 2005 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 48°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 48°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!

•INHALATION
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

Xi symbol
N symbol
R: 10-38-43-50/53
S: 2-24-37-60-61
ICSC: 0918 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

D-LIMONENE

ICSC: 0918

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with a mixture of iodine pentafluoride and tetrafluoroethylene, causing fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: 20 ppm, 110 mg/m3; sensitization of skin (Sh);
Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2005).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:


INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the skin and is mildly irritating to the eyes .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization (see Notes).

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 178°C
Melting point: -74°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.84
Solubility in water:
at 25 °C
very poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.19
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Flash point: 48°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 237°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.2

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.

N O T E S

Sensitization may occur with the oxidized substance. This can occur when the pure or diluted substance has been kept for several days. UN 2052 (Transport Emergency Card 30S2052) and UN 2319 (Transport Emergency Card 30GF1-III) with Hazard class 3, Pack group III are used in transport of this substance. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0918 D-LIMONENE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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