Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

QUEST CARVONE LAEVO DQ (PFR) (Q)

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Used in perfumery.

SYNONYMS

C10-H14-O, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexene-1-one, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)-
2-cyclohexene-1-one, "p-mentha-6, 8-diene-2-one", "p-mentha-6, 8-diene-2-one", "p-mentha-
6, 8-dien-2-one (R)-(-)-", "p-mentha-6, 8-dien-2-one (R)-(-)-", "1-methyl-4-isopropenyl-
delta(sup 6)-cyclohexen-2-one", "1-methyl-4-isopropenyl-delta(sup 6)-cyclohexen-2-one",
"6, 8(9)-p-menthadien-2-one", "6, 8(9)-p-menthadien-2-one", delta-1-methyl-4-isopropenyl-
6-cyclohexen-2-one, delta-1-methyl-4-isopropenyl-6-cyclohexen-2-one, "delta(sup 6, 8)-(9)-
terpadienone-2", carvol, l-carvone, l-carvone, dl-carvone, "caraway seed oil", "spearmint
oil", "Bronson & Jacobs", DQ-PFR-Q

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Harmful if swallowed.
May cause SENSITIZATION by skin contact.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Accidental ingestion of the material may be harmful; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may be fatal or may produce serious damage to the health of the individual.  Essential oils cause mild irritation of the mouth if taken orally, causing more saliva to be produced and a warm feeling. Large amounts affect the digestive system causing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Sometimes urination may be affected, causing difficulty or pain in urinating, reduced urine output, blood in the urine, unconsciousness and shallow breathing. Lung swelling and inflammation are possible complications. Stupor, excitement and respiratory failure may result, as well as convulsions; the central nervous system may either be depressed or stimulated. The kidneys may be damaged, and swelling and severe clogging can occur in the lungs, skin and kidneys. Essential oils increase the rate of miscarriage, but in low doses do not usually cause an abortion.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  Essential oils irritate the skin and redden it, causing at first warmth and smarting, followed by some local loss of sensation. They have been used to treat chronic inflammatory conditions and to relieve neuralgia and rheumatic pain. Care should be taken to avoid blistering; these oils may also produce sensitization.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Inhalation of essential oil volatiles may cause dizziness, rapid, shallow breathing, increased heart rate, respiratory irritation, loss of consciousness or convulsions. Urination may stop, and there may be swelling and inflammation of the lungs.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitization reaction in some persons compared to the general population.  

  Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact and by inhalation of vapors especially at higher temperatures.  No human exposure data available. For this reason health effects described are based on experience with chemically related materials.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.