Is this perilla leaf oil safe to use, and what does the MSDS say?
Perilla leaf oil is generally safe for intended use when diluted and handled properly; the MSDS (multilingual SDS) classifies it as flammable liquid and skin/eye irritant in undiluted form.
Safety Summary (from SDS)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Classification | Flammable liquid (flash point ~51°C); skin & eye irritant (undiluted) |
| First aid | Skin: wash with soap & water; eyes: rinse 15 min; ingestion: seek medical advice |
| Handling | Avoid contact; use with gloves; keep away from heat, sparks, open flame |
| Exposure | Ventilate; avoid prolonged inhalation of high concentrations |
| Transport | UN 1993 (flammable liquid, n.o.s.), PG III for bulk shipments |
- Patch test before topical use; dilute to ≤ 3% in a carrier for skin contact
- Not for internal use without food-grade specification and professional guidance
- MSDS available in EN/DE/FR/ES/JP/ZH; custom SDS on request
- Perillaldehyde has shown low acute toxicity; the essential oil has a long traditional use as a culinary herb and flavoring
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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.
