Indian Sandalwood Oil
Description
In Eastern Religious Traditions, Sandalwood has long been used as ritual oil to bless congregations and to achieve higher consciousness in meditation during religious rites of Hindus, Buddhists, Parsees and Moslems. For the past four centuries, Sandalwood oil has been popular as an aphrodisiac thus boosting its use for sensual message, aromatherapy and fragrance; including cosmetic & soap.
General Information
| Alt Name | Santalum album wood oil |
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| Category | Essential Oil |
| CAS Number | 8006-87-9 |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Family | Woody |
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| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Balsamic, Cashew, Herbal, Sandalwood, Spicy, Sweet, Terpenic, Woody |
| Usage Level | 1% in the fragrance concentrate |
| Substantivity | 400 hours at 100% |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow clear oily liquid (est) |
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| Specific Gravity | 0.97 to 0.978 @ 25 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.071 to 8.138 |
| Refractive Index | 1.498 to 1.512 @ 20 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 276 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 200 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. ) |
| Shelf Life | 24 months if stored properly |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
IFRA
| Category | Flavor and fragrance agents |
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Safety Information
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| Hazard Statement | H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation |
| Precautionary Statement | P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/…/if you feel unwell P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention P362 - Take off contaminated clothing P403 + P233 - Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| R-phrases | R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact |
| S-phrases | S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Europe Standard Hazard | Xi - Irritant |
References
| TGSC | http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1010871.html |
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