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Tea Tree Oil EHS

From Material Safety Data Sheet

Tea Tree Oil Chemical names: Melaleuca oil
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Skin Contact: The substance may be toxic to skin. Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Eye Contact: Avoid contact with eyes
Chronic Exposure: No data
Acute Effects Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 1900 mg/kg [Rat].
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No data

What does this mean?
Avoid drinking or eating tea tree oils as it may cause gastrointestinal issues such as cramping or diarrhea. If a large amount is taken internally by mouth do NOT induce vomiting, but seek medical attention. Tea tree oil may be toxic to the skin and contact with skin should be avoided. Avoid getting tea tree oil in your eyes. If contact with skin or eyes occurs flush the area immediately with large quantities of water. The LD50 (lethal dose) information indicates that solutions with more than the 1900 mg/kg are considered lethal. A dose of 1900 mg/kg would be the equivalent of approximately 6 ounces of tea tree oil in a 200 pound person.

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