D-LIMONENE

International Chemical Safety Cards

D-LIMONENE

ICSC: 0918

D-LIMONENE
Carvene
(R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene
(+)-Limonene
C₁₀H₁₆
Molecular mass: 136.23
CAS # 5989-27-5
RTECS # GW6360000
ICSC # 0918

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, AFFF, foam, 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.	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

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. Cool. Well closed.

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0918

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

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 may irritate slightly the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization if the substance has been oxidized.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 178°C
Melting point: -75°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.84
Solubility in water: none

Vapour pressure, kPa at 14.4°C: 0.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.7
Flash point: 48°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.2