Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 8007-46-3
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Details
- Red Thyme traditionally grows in the southern most regions of Spain. It’s a small aromatic herb from the mint family mostly used for culinary purposes. Harvesting takes place during the summer months, between late June and August. Thyme Red Thymus vulgaris has been cultivated by humans as long as records have been kept. The history of Thyme dates back to Ancient Egyptian times where it was used for embalming practices. Greeks and Romans also valued Thyme as a herb for flavoring food, as incense, for cleansing rooms and considered the dry herbs to be a source of courage. Thyme has been embraced for its culinary uses in modern history and a staple in most herb gardens and kitchens around the world.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Common Uses
- As well as its culinary uses Thyme is also used in applications for skincare, hair care, aromatherapy and massage.
- Product Application
- Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antirheumatic, expectorant, insecticide, stimulant, tonic.
- Skincare
- This oil may be effective in reducing acne-causing bacteria present on the skin. It can help fade away scars, surgical marks, acne and spots and sores. It is moisturizing and will help your skin look clear and healthy. It is an antiseptic and can be helpful in guarding wounds and sores against infection.
- Hair Care
- Thyme oil mixed with massage oil and other essential oils may be effective against hair loss.
- Massage
- Mixed with evening primrose oil as a chest massage, this oil can help reduce coughs associated with colds. It can improve blood circulation (therefore improve healing) and it can strengthen the immune system. Used as a massage it is helpful in easing muscular cramps and aches. As it is an anti-inflammatory it can be helpful in easing joint pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism. It can give relief during PMS, painful menstruation, irregular periods and can help to keep hormone levels under control.
- Homecare
- Added to a surface cleaner, Thyme oil can be effective in eliminating food-related bacteria and fungi that can be present on kitchen benchtops. It is an insecticide and can help keep insects at bay, like mosquitoes, fleas, lice, bed bugs and flies, as well as beetles and moths.
- Diffuser
- Diffused, Thyme oil may be helpful in reducing or eliminating airborne bacteria. As it is an antispasmodic, it can also be effective in reducing the severity of coughs, colds and respiratory tract infections and can help by draining congestion. Inhaling Thyme oil can boost energy during the day and promote a good night's rest in the evening. It has stress-relieving abilities to help lower your stress levels and anxiety and can help in cases of depression.
- Blends well with
- Bergamot, Grapefruit Pink, Lemon, Lavender, Oregano and Rosemary.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Amber dark red mobile liquid
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.908 - 0.937 | — | — |
| Refractive Index (at 20 ̊C) | 1.490 - 1.510 | — | — |
| Flash Point | 55 | °C | — |
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.
- 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 is devoid of the materials in California Safe Program Proposition 65
- 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.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container.
- Shelf Life
- Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened packaging, minimum three years.