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CAS #: 8000-29-1
FEMA: 2308
EINECS: N/A
Part used: Grass
Extraction Type: Steam Distilled
Packing: In 180 kg iron drum
Citronella Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Winterianus)
Technical Data Sheet
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Commodity: |
Citronella Essential Oil |
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Other Names: |
Citronella Oil Java Type | |
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Type: |
Essential Oil | |
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Botanical Name: |
Cymbopogon Winterianus | |
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CAS #: |
8000-29-1 | |
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FEMA: |
2308 | |
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EINECS: |
N/A | |
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Part used: |
Grass | |
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Extraction Type: |
Steam Distilled | |
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Packing: |
In 180 kg iron drum | |
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SPEFICIACTION |
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INDEX |
REQUIRMENTS | |
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Colour and Appearance |
Pale-yellow to pale-brow & yellow transparent liquid. | |
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Odour |
Herbaceous, vervain like citronellal, sweet and somewhat woody on dry-out. | |
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Refractive Index @20℃ |
1.4660 ~1.4750 | |
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Optical Rotation @20℃ |
-5o ~ 0o | |
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Specific Gravity @20/20℃ |
0.878 ~ 0.895 | |
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Total Content (As Geraniol) |
85% min | |
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Content Citronellal |
35% min | |
Uses: Citronella Oil is commonly used to deter insects in flea collars, bug sprays, and candles to keep away mosquitoes and other pesky insects. Extensively used in soaps, detergents, householf goods and industrial perfumes.
Therapeutic uses: Excessive perspiration, fatigue, headache, insect repellant, oily skin. Also used to treat colds, infections, and treat oily complexions. Can help relieve insomnia.
Caution: May cause dermatitis in some individuals. Avoid during pregnancy. Rarely used in cosmetics and can irritate the skin.
Note: The information in area "Therapeutic uses" and/or "Cautions" is for educational purposes only.