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INFORMATION ON PETITGRAIN ESSENTIAL OIL |
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Botanical name: |
Citrus aurantium |
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Part of plant used: |
- |
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Country of origin: |
- |
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Cultivated herb: |
- |
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Natural herb: |
Yes |
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Gathered herb: |
Yes |
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Organic certification - certifying body |
Not certified |
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Fumigants used: |
N/A |
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Method of manufacture: |
Steam distillation |
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Material safety data sheets: |
Upon request |
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Method of analysis |
Organoleptic, physico-chemical |
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Known formulation incompatibilities: |
None |
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Must be homogenous blend: |
Yes |
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Seasonal harvesting: |
Unknown |
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Certificate of analysis: |
Yes |
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Appearance: |
Liquid |
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Chemical definition: |
Essential oil |
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Synonyms: |
Unknown |
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Storage: |
Store in well sealed containers at to 5 – 25ºC in
dry and well ventilated premises. Avoid direct exposure to sunshine or heat
sources. |
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Appearance: |
Viscous transparent liquid |
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Color: |
Light yellow |
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Aroma: |
Fresh, typical |
| Physicochemical indices: |
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| Relative density at 20ºC: |
0.8940 |
| Refraction number at 20ºC: |
1.4565 |
| Polarization in 100 mm tube: |
-2.9 |
| Content of esters sa linalilacetate, %: |
51.0 |
| Acid number: |
1.9 |
| Composition: |
Linalilacetate |
| Expiry term: |
Five years under good storage
conditions |
| Application: |
In perfumery, cosmetics and medicine |
