Is this litsea cubeba oil safe, and do you provide an MSDS?
Yes, a GHS-compliant MSDS/SDS in English and Chinese is provided with every shipment. This litsea cubeba oil is classified under UN 1993 (Class 3 flammable liquid, Packing Group III, GHS02) with a flash point of 54.4-71°C, plus the skin and eye hazard statements of citral (H315 skin irritation, H319 serious eye irritation).
Safety Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Classification | UN 1993, Class 3, PG III (GHS02 flammable) |
| H-statements | H225 flammable liquid; H315 skin irritation / H319 eye irritation |
| Signal word | Danger (flammable) |
| Flash point | 54.4°C open cup; ~71°C closed cup |
| Acute oral toxicity | Rat LD50 > 5 g/kg (low toxicity) |
| Key risk | Flammability + high citral content = skin sensitisation; keep away from ignition and always dilute |
| Storage | Cool, ventilated, away from oxidisers and open flames |
- Handling: no naked flames, use gloves and eye protection; avoid inhaling concentrated vapour; wash skin immediately on contact
- For cosmetics, keep leave-on products well within IFRA citral limits and patch-test your formula
- 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.
