Aromatherapy Essential Oil MSDS/SDS Report Processing
Date：2025-11-27 10:20:48 Classification
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Aromatherapy essential oils, as products containing chemical components, require an MSDS/SDS report for export, cross-border sales (such as on Amazon), or transportation. This is a core document to ensure product safety and compliance.
I. Core Understanding of Aromatherapy Essential Oil MSDS/SDS Reports
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), internationally known as SDS (Safety Data Sheet), is a legally mandated document that describes a product's ingredients, hazards, and protective measures. Aromatherapy essential oils, due to their content of volatile organic compounds (such as terpenes), are products requiring mandatory MSDS/SDS documentation, especially in the following scenarios:
- Cross-border e-commerce (auditing by platforms such as Amazon and Alibaba International Station)
- Export transportation (sea/air freight booking, customs clearance)
- Customer requirements (providing proof of product safety to the purchaser)
II. Processing Procedure: 5 Standardized Steps
1. Prepare Core Documents
The following information must be provided to the agency (accuracy directly affects the report's validity):
- Basic Product Information: Name (e.g., "Lavender Essential Oil"), Model, Use (Aromatherapy/Skincare), Country of Export (affecting regulatory version).
- Ingredient List: A complete list of all ingredients and their amounts (labeled by CAS number, e.g., Lavender Oil CAS 8000-28-0), with special mention of flammable ingredients (e.g., ethanol) and potentially sensitizing ingredients (e.g., linalool).
- Physicochemical Properties: Appearance (liquid/color), odor, flash point (essential oils are usually flammable liquids, so a specific value is required), pH value, etc.
2. Choosing a Compliant Organization
Key Requirements: The organization must be familiar with the GHS Global Classification of Chemicals and the regulations of the target country (e.g., exports to the EU must comply with CLP regulations, and exports to the US must comply with OSHA standards).
- Optional Channels:
- Third-party testing and certification companies (e.g., Dezewei Testing, CNAS registration number: L8083).
- Professional chemical consulting agencies (high cost-effectiveness, short turnaround time, suitable for SMEs).
- Avoidance Tips: Reject organizations that claim to issue reports without requiring an ingredient list; such reports may be rejected by platforms or customs due to incomplete information.
3. Determining Testing Needs (Depending on the Product)
Most aromatherapy essential oils require the following tests (determined by the organization based on the ingredients):
- Flash point test (determines flammability level; a closed-cup flash point <60℃ may classify it as a hazardous material).
- Heavy metal testing (lead, arsenic, etc., meeting cosmetic-grade requirements).
- Microbial limits (additional testing required if claiming "natural and organic").
No testing required: Pure single-ingredient essential oils with clearly defined ingredients (e.g., 100% tea tree oil); a report can be prepared directly based on the ingredient list.
4. Report Preparation and Review
The organization prepares the report according to 16 standard chapters (GHS mandatory requirements). Core content includes:
| Key Chapters | Explanation
| Chapter 2 Hazard Overview | Include GHS hazard icons (e.g., "Flammable Liquid" ⚠️, "Skin Sensitization")
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