Is this lemongrass oil safe, and do you provide an MSDS?
Yes, a GHS-compliant MSDS/SDS in English and Chinese is provided with every shipment. Lemongrass oil is classified under UN 1760 (Class 8 corrosive liquid, Packing Group III, GHS07) with hazard statements H315 (skin irritation), H319 (serious eye irritation) and H335 (respiratory irritation). Oral toxicity is low (rat LD50 > 5 g/kg).
Safety Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Classification | UN 1760, Class 8, PG III (GHS07) |
| H-statements | H315 skin irritation / H319 eye irritation / H335 respiratory irritation |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Flash point | ~71°C (160°F) closed cup; ≥80°C typical per ISO annex |
| Acute oral toxicity | Rat LD50 > 5 g/kg (low toxicity) |
| WGK Germany | 3 (severe water pollution class) |
| Key risk | High citral content = skin sensitisation; always dilute |
- Handling: use gloves and eye protection; avoid inhaling concentrated vapour; wash skin immediately on contact
- For cosmetics, the safe maximum dilution for leave-on products is about 2% (Essential Oil Safety, Tisserand & Young); for repellent sprays no more than 10%
- The MSDS covers transport, first aid, fire-fighting and disposal — request the current revision with your batch documents
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
