Category: flavor and fragrance agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | pale yellow to dark yellow clear liquid (est) |
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
Specific Gravity: | 0.89400 to 0.91000 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 7.439 to 7.572
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Refractive Index: | 1.47900 to 1.48000 @ 20.00 °C.
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Acid Value: | 2.00 max. KOH/g
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Vapor Pressure: | 0.150000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
Flash Point: | 175.00 °F. TCC ( 79.44 °C. )
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Shelf Life: | 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
Storage: | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | paraffin oil, slightly cloudy | | water, 38.94 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Insoluble in: |
| water |
Stability: |
| non-discoloring in most media |
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: citrus |
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Odor Strength: | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
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Substantivity: | 28 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
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| citrus lemon grassy woody rose fresh wet leafy weedy |
Odor Description: at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. | citrus lemony grassy woody rose fresh wet leaves weedy Luebke, William tgsc, (1984) |
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Flavor Type: citrus |
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| citrus lemon fatty woody grassy terpenic tropical dewy |
Taste Description:
| citrus lemon fatty woody grassy terpenic tropical dewy Luebke, William tgsc, (1984) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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IFF |
Citronella Oil Asia Iron Free |
Odor Description: | Pungent and persistent odor, reminiscent of mosquito repellent but evaporating on a milder pleasant citrus note |
Taste Description: | citrus lemon fatty woody grassy terpenic tropical dewy |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Anhui Haibei |
Citronella oil 35/85
Odor: Lemony grassy woody rosey fresh wet leaves |
Astral Extracts |
Citronella Oil Ceylon
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Augustus Oils |
Citronella Aromatherapy Oil
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Services |
Augustus Oils |
Citronella Essential Oil Ceylon
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Berjé |
Citronella Oil Ceylon
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Media |
Diffusions Aromatiques |
CITRONNELLE CEYLAN HE
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F. P. Aromatics Singapore |
Citronella Oil
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Fleurchem |
citronella oil ceylon "estate"
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Foreverest Resources |
Citronella Oil 85%
Odor: characteristic Use: Citronella oil, member of a class of naturally occurring organic substances called terpenes, which is obtained from the leaves of the oil grasses Cymbopogon nardus and C.winterianus. As the wide range of uses, Citronella oil is mindly used for medicines to perfumes for soaps. Two derivatives of citronella oil include the alcohol citronellol and the aldehyde citronellal. |
George Uhe Company |
Citronella Oil Ceylon
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HDDES Group |
Citronella Oil
Organic and Conventional Odor: characteristic Use: The specie of citronella belongs to cymbopogon and one of the most important parts of essential oils distilled in HDDES group. There are several varieties of citronella available in the world however Sri Lanka is famous for its own variety known to be as Ceylon and each variety differs from one another. This tropical grass is mostly grown in dry zones of the Island, where down south and Maiyanganaya can be manifested as the mostly grown districts. The plantation owned by the organization is where the raw materials are harvested and we at HDDES group manufacture the oil by using steam distillation method. In practice citronella oil are used for scenting of soaps, sprays, disinfectants, etc. in supplement it is also used as a raw material for extraction of geraniol and citronella. The majority buyers in contemporary in food and beverages industry are used for non-alcoholic beverages such as ice creams, candy, baked foods, etc. |
Hermitage Oils |
Citronella Nardus Essential Oil
Odor: characteristic Use: Adam Michael has this to say “Citronella Nardus Essential Oil is obtained from the scented grass which grows wild and is cultivated in Sri Lanka and other tropical areas. The colour is yellow brown with a very powerful sweet lemony scent. The main chemical constituents are citronellal and geraniol, with traces of other chemicals which vary as several varieties of the grass are used. Used extensively as an insect repellent.” |
IFF |
Citronella Oil Asia Iron Free
Odor: Pungent and persistent odor, reminiscent of mosquito repellent but evaporating on a milder pleasant citrus note |
John Kellys (London) |
Citronella Oil Ceylon
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Lluch Essence |
CITRONELLA CEYLAN OIL
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Lluch Essence |
CITRONELLA CEYLAN ORGANIC ESS. OIL
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Moellhausen |
CITRONELLA CEYLON EO
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Payand Betrand |
Citronnella rectified oil France
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Penta International |
CITRONELLA OIL CEYLON
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PerfumersWorld |
Citronella Oil
Odor: lemony grassy woody rosey fresh wet leaves harsh lemon herb fresh powerful lemony Use: Blends-well-with - +Citral +Terpineol +Isobornyl Acetate +Rosemary +Origanum geranium lemon bergamot orange cedarwood and pine. |
Plants Power |
Citronella Oil
Odor: powerfully fresh, lemony Use: Citronella has an uplifting effect, easing feelings of sadness and depression. It is commonly used as an insect repellent or inhaled to treat colds, flus and minor infections. Citronella’s deodorizing effects combat excessive perspiration as well as refreshing tired, sweaty feet. |
Prodasynth |
CITRONELLA OIL
Odor: CITRONELLAL-LIKE, LEMON, GRASSY |
Quimdis |
Citronella Oil Sri Lanka
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The Lermond Company |
CITRONELLA OIL, CEYLON P&N - AV
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The Lermond Company |
CITRONELLA OIL, ORGANIC
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The Perfumery |
Citronella Oil, Ceylon
Odor: characteristic Use: Citronella oil has a warm, woody, fresh, grassy aroma reminiscent of wet leaves. Although geraniol and citronellal are chemically dominant, they don't rule in terms of aroma. Instead, it is a combination of camphene, borneol, and methyleugenol that characterize the aroma. |
Ultra International |
Citronella Oil
Cymbopogon Nardus |
Crop Calendar |
Ungerer & Company |
Citronella Oil Ceylon
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Safety Information:
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | Xn - Harmful. |
R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R 63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 23 - Do not breath vapour. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
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Hazards identification |
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Classification of the substance or mixture |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5), H303 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402
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GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | ![exclamation-mark.jpg](http://www.perflavory.com/pictograms/exclamation-mark.jpg) |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statement(s) |
H227 - Combustible liquid H303 - May be harmfulif swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
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Precautionary statement(s) |
P251 - Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
oral-rat LD50 7200 mg/kg Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959.
intraperitoneal-rat LD50 713 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ANTIPSYCHOTIC
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: PTOSIS: EYE
BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. Vol. 9, Pg. 515, 1971.
oral-mouse LD50 4600 mg/kg Tokishikoroji Foramu. Toxicology Forum. Vol. 8, Pg. 91, 1985.
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Dermal Toxicity: |
skin-rabbit LD50 4700 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 1067, 1973.
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
Category: | flavor and fragrance agents |
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search |
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice |
IFRA Critical Effect: | Sensitization |
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only) |
farnesol | Max. Found: <0.20 % and Reason: Sensitization |
citronellol | Max. Found: 6.00 % and Reason: Sensitization |
citral | Max. Found: 0.8 % and Reason: Sensitization |
geraniol | Max. Found: 17.7 % and Reason: Sensitization |
methyl eugenol | Max. Found: <2.00 % and Reason: Potential carcinogenic activity in animals |
eugenol | Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Sensitization |
farnesal | Max. Found: 0.01 % and Reason: Sensitization |
citronellal | Max. Found: 4.5 % and Reason: Sensitization |
Recommendation for citronella oil ceylon usage levels up to: | | 5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). |
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library |
publication number: 3 |
Click here to view publication 3 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | - | 21.00000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 17.00000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | - | - |
condiments / relishes: | - | - |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | - | - |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | - | 26.00000 |
fruit ices: | - | 26.00000 |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | - | - |
hard candy: | - | 25.00000 |
imitation dairy: | - | - |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - |
jams / jellies: | - | - |
meat products: | - | - |
milk products: | - | - |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - |
snack foods: | - | - |
soft candy: | - | - |
soups: | - | - |
sugar substitutes: | - | - |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
Safety References:
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance plant oils/citronella oil View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
Daily Med: | search |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 8000-29-1 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WGK Germany: | 1 |
| cymbopogon nardus rendle oil |
Chemidplus: | 0008000291 |
RTECS: | GE8750000 for cas# 8000-29-1 |
References:
| cymbopogon nardus rendle oil |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 8000-29-1 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135289152 |
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| citronella ceylon EO | | citronella oil ceylon | | citronella oil ceylon "estate" | | citronella oil ceylon (cymbopogon nardus rendle) | | citronella oil nardus type organic | | citronella oil, ceylon | | cymbopogon nardus rendle oil | | essential oil obtained from the herbs of the plant, cymbopogon (syn: andropogon) nardus (l.), gramineae |
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