Is this green mandarin oil safe — what does the SDS/MSDS say?
TPS-RO-012 is a low-toxicity natural food flavouring, but it is a flammable liquid and a phototoxic citrus oil: the Safety Data Sheet (SDS, Chinese GB version and English GHS version) treats it accordingly — not as a drinking or neat-skin product.
Safety Data Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GHS classification | Flammable liquid Cat. 3; Skin irritation Cat. 2; Aquatic hazard (environmental); phototoxicity warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 (flammable liquid and vapour); H315 (causes skin irritation); H304 (may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways) |
| UN number | 1993 |
| Proper shipping name | Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (contains D-limonene) |
| Transport class | Class 3 (flammable liquid), Packing group III |
| Flash point (closed cup) | ≈ 45°C — below 60°C, hence Class 3 |
| CAS number | 8014-17-3 |
| INCI | Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil |
- Phototoxicity is the key safety topic: do not apply the neat oil to skin followed by strong sun or UV exposure; diluted leave-on products must respect the IFRA 2% cap
- Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame; store in closed containers in a cool ventilated place
- For skin contact, wash with soap and water; for eye contact, rinse thoroughly with water; do not induce vomiting if swallowed
- Limonene can oxidise in air, forming skin-sensitising oxidation products — store sealed, cool, and dark; use fresh batches
- The SDS is provided in both Chinese (GB/T 16483) and English GHS format with every order
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-29. The article will be continuously updated.
