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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Product Details
- A yellow to amber colored oil with a clean, fresh, invigorating aroma, Lemongrass Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and woody stalks of the Lemongrass plant and has a variety of benefits. It was originally used as a food flavoring in Asia, and has long been used in Ayurveda medicine. Lemongrass oil has antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a revitalizing oil, great for products targeting muscular aches and pains. It is cleansing and nourishing for problem skin. With it’s citrus fresh aroma, it is a popular ingredient in cleaning products, and air purifying products. The aldehydes in Lemongrass make it useful for repelling insects.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Common Uses
- Lemongrass oil has antioxidant, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
- A revitalizing oil, it is great for products targeting muscular aches and pains.
- With its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties and being cleansing and nourishing, it is welcome ingredient in skin care and body care products aimed at problem and sensitive skin.
- Lemongrass oil is often also used as a fragrance component in deodorants, soaps and detergents.
- With its antifungal, antioxidant properties and clean, fresh aroma, it is a popular ingredient in cleaning products, and air purifying products.
- The aldehydes in Lemongrass help repel insects, making it a great ingredient in insect repellents.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic, Citrus, Lemony
- Appearance
- Yellow amber mobile liquid
- Composition
- Specifications
- Note
- The specifications and chemical composition of Lemongrass can vary according to variety, climate, environment and country of origin.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Citral Content | max. 80 | % | — |
| Geraniol Content | max. 7 | % | — |
| Limonene Content | max. 4 | % | — |
| Linalool Content | max. 2 | % | — |
| Myrcene Content | max. 1 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flash Point | 71 | °C | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.869 - 0.894 | — | — |
| Refractive Index (at 20 ̊C) | 1.483 - 1.489 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Animal Testing Statement
- We confirm that we do not nor have ever tested our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals. Our company is against animal testing. We will never knowingly purchase from any supplier who participates in animal testing. We are committed to cruelty free products and do not use or sell products that have been tested on animals.
- Allergens
- Contains limonene, linalool and geraniol and myrcene
- BSE and TSE Statement
- Essential oils are obtained by extraction from plants, trees or fruit. These processes do not use any sources that are derived from animals. Essential oils are free from BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy).
- Sewer Sludge Statement
- This product has not been produced with the use of sewage sludge.
- Non Irradiation Statement
- We can confirm that this product is not treated by irradiation or ETO. Consumer safety and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.
- Non GMO Statement
- Our products are produced using traditional methods. No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) or transgenic breeding methods are used in their production.
- Prop 65 Statement
- This product contains Myrcene.
- Naturally Occurring Statement
- We take pride in providing our customers with safe, reliable, high quality products. We are pleased to declare that our products are Naturally Occurring Substances. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically.
- Nagoya Statement
- This product is sourced from a country with complies with the Nagoya protocol and is not endangered according to the Access/Benefit Sharing (Biodiversity) regulation.
- CMR Substances Statement
- Our products do not contain any substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) of categories 1A, 1B or 2 under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
- Responsible Sourcing Statement
- This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
- Nano Technology Statement
- This product has been manufactured without use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
- Non Nanoparticle Statement
- Essential oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from nanoparticles unless otherwise stated.
- Phthalates Statement
- Essential oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from phthalates unless otherwise stated. COMPANY REGULATORY STATEMENTS
Storage & Handling
- Storage Condition
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container. Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened packaging, minimum two years.