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CAS No.: | 8000-29-1 |
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Name: | Citronella oil |
Molecular Structure: | |
Formula: | N/A |
Molecular Weight: | 0 |
Synonyms: | Citronellaoil;Oil of Citronella;Oils, citronella; |
EINECS: | 289-753-6 |
Density: | 0.888 g/mL at 25 °C |
Boiling Point: | 222 °C |
Flash Point: | 195 °F |
Appearance: | colourless or light yellow liquid with characteristic |
Hazard Symbols: | C,mg src=/images/Xi.gif alt=Irritant >Xi |
Risk Codes: | 34-43-41-37/38-36/37/38 |
Safety: | 26-36/37/39-45 |
Transport Information: | UN 1760 8/PG 2 |
PSA: | 0.00000 |
LogP: | 0.00000 |
Product Name: Citronella oil
EINECS: 289-753-6
Boiling Point: 222 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.888 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive index: 1.479
Flash Point: 195 °F
Storage temp.: 2-8 °C
Stability: Stable. Flammable.
Product Categories: Essential Oils
Appearance: colourless or light yellow liquid with characteristic
Classification Code of Citronella oil (CAS NO.8000-29-1): Agricultural Chemical; Insect attractant, repellent and chemosterilant; Mutation data; Natural Product; Skin / Eye Irritant; TSCA UVCB
Citronella oil (CAS NO.8000-29-1) is popular as a natural insect repellent. It is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol and geraniol. Citronella oil finds extensive use in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and flavoring industries.
Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
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mouse | LD50 | oral | 4600mg/kg (4600mg/kg) | Tokishikoroji Foramu. Toxicology Forum. Vol. 8, Pg. 91, 1985. | |
rabbit | LD50 | skin | 4700mg/kg (4700mg/kg) | Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 1067, 1973. | |
rat | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 713mg/kg (713mg/kg) | SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: PTOSIS: EYE BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) BEHAVIORAL: ANTIPSYCHOTIC | Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. Vol. 9, Pg. 515, 1971. |
rat | LD50 | oral | 7200mg/kg (7200mg/kg) | Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959. |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Mildly toxic by ingestion and skin contact. Mutation data reported. A skin and severe eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Safety Information of Citronella oil (CAS NO.8000-29-1):
Hazard Codes: C,Xi
Risk Statements: 34-43-41-37/38-36/37/38
R34:Causes burns.
R43:May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R41:Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
RIDADR: UN 1760 8/PG 2
WGK Germany: 2
RTECS: GE8750000
F: 8
HazardClass: 3.2
PackingGroup: III
Citronella oil (CAS NO.8000-29-1), its Synonyms are Oils, citronella ; Essential oil of cymbopogon nardus ; Cymbopogon nardus oil ; Zitronell oel ; Oils, citronella .