| INFORMATION ON CLOVE ESSENTIAL OIL |
| Botanical name: |
Eugenia caryophyllus |
| Part of plant used: |
Leaves |
| Country of origin: |
Vietnam |
| Cultivated herb: |
Unknown |
| Natural herb: |
Yes |
| Gathered herb: |
Yes |
| Organic certification - certifying body |
Not organically certified |
| Fumigants used: |
N/A |
| Method of manufacture: |
Steam distillation |
| Material safety data sheets: |
Upon request |
| Method of analysis |
Organoleptic, physico-chemical and
Gas chromatography |
| Known formulation incompatibilities: |
None |
| Must be homogenous blend: |
Yes |
| Seasonal harvesting: |
Unknown |
| Certificate of analysis: |
Yes |
| Appearance: |
Liquid |
| Chemical definition: |
Essential oil |
| Synonyms: |
Unknown |
| Storage: |
Store in well sealed containers at to 5 – 25ºC in
dry and well ventilated premises. Avoid direct exposure to sunshine or heat
sources. |
| Appearance: |
|
| Color: |
Dark brown to black |
| Aroma: |
Flowery |
| Physicochemical indices: |
|
| Relative density at 20ºC: |
1.047 |
| Refraction number at 20ºC: |
1.5315 |
| Polarization in 100 mm tube: |
- |
| Ester number: |
- |
| Eugenol content, %: |
83.75 |
| Composition: |
Eugenol |
| Expiry term: |
Five years under good storage
conditions |
| Application: |
In perfumery, cosmetics and medicine |
