Litsea Cubeba Oil
Description
Rich, sweet, citrus.
In natural perfumery is used in colognes, citrus accords, air-refreshners, floral perfume top note, soap perfumes, aromatherapy blends.
General Information
| Alt Name | Volatile oil obtained from the berries of the litsea cubeba, lauraceae |
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| Category | Essential Oil |
| CAS Number | 68855-99-2 |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Family | Citrus |
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| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Aldehydic, Fresh, Grassy, Green, Lemon, Lemongrass, Sweet |
| Substantivity | 44 hours at 100% |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | Pale yellow to pale brown clear liquid (est) |
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| Specific Gravity | 0.884 to 0.904 @ 25 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.356 to 7.522 |
| Refractive Index | 1.483 to 1.489 @ 20 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 232 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 160 °F. TCC ( 71.11 °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 |
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| Critical Effect | Sensitization |
Safety Information
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| Hazard Statement | H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement | P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment P242 - Use only non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention P362 - Take off contaminated clothing P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use … to extinguish P403 + P235 - Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool 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 R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment 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 S37 - Wear suitable gloves S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label where possible |
| Europe Standard Hazard | Xi - Irritant |
References
| TGSC | http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1032592.html |
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