Geranium Egypt Oil

Description

Floral, fresh, sweet, with a characteristic fruity and rose note. It is widely used, particularly in the composition of men's perfume. Most often found in fougere and rose notes.

General Information

Alt Name	Pelargonium graveolens stem leaf oil egypt
Category	Essential Oil
CAS Number	8000-46-2

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Family	Floral
Odor Strength	1 2 3 4 5
Odor Description	Dill, Floral, Fresh, Geranium, Green, Herbal, Rose, Red Rose, Spicy, Sweet
Usage Level	10% in the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity	28 hours at 100%

Physical Properties

Appearance	Pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Specific Gravity	0.887 to 0.892 @ 25 °C.
Pounds per Gallon	7.381 to 7.422
Refractive Index	1.466 to 1.47 @ 20 °C.
Flash Point	165 °F. TCC ( 73.89 °C. )
Shelf Life	12 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
Critical Effect	Sensitization

Safety Information

R-phrases	R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact R65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
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 S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label where possible
Europe Standard Hazard	Xi - Irritant Xn - Harmful

References

TGSC	http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1005471.html