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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- EINECS No.
- 284-520-5
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Product code
- K0797
- Manufacturing Method
- O&3 can confirm Catnip, Essential Oil is produced via Steam Distillation.
- Origin
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil origin is France.
- Functionality
- The oil is sweet, and herbaceous in aroma.
- The oil is popular in antiseptic products, a beneficial product for soothing bug bites and also acting as repellant.
- This oil belnds well with any other "minty" aromatic oil.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Skin Care Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Analytical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Optical Rotation | -15.0 to +15.0 | °C | — |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.431 - 1.487 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.881 - 0.918 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Alcohol Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is free of Alcohol.
- Animal Testing
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil has not been Animal Tested for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of the company, nor has any of its component parts named in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook (11th Edition), 31st December 1990.
- Animal Testing
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil has not harmed or inflicted any cruelty on animals or people in its production process.
- BSE/TSE Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is not derived from Animal Origin, therefore a BSE/TSE statement is not applicable.
- Calif Proposition 65
- O&3 can confirm to their best of their knowledge that Catnip, Essential Oil does not contain any contaminants or bi-products known to the State of California that may cause cancer or reproductive toxity as listed under proposition 65 State Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act.
- Chloramphenicol Residue
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is free from Chloramphenicol residues.
- CITES Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is not endangered & therefore not applicable for CITES certification.
- Classification, Labelling & Packaging (CLP)
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil complies with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; classification, labeling & packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP).
- CMR Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is NOT classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic according to regulation 1272/2008.
- Cosmetic Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is suitable for cosmetic application. It is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).
- Food Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil IS suitable for food application, only when the appropriate quantity/dilution is used. This material complies with European Food Regulations (i.e. 1881/2006). Please note, if you intend on using this product as a food ingredient we insist you email our Technical Team before doing so for our opinion on the dilution applied to your finished product.
- Gluten Free
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is not derived from, neither does it contain any Gluten ingredients.
- GMO (IP) Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is not derived/produced from a raw material that has been genetically modified.
- HACCP & GMP Statement
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil has been produced under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and a HACCP system.
- Halal
- O&3 can confirm this product is NOT Halal certified, however it does not contain any animal derived product or ingredient.
- Irradiation Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil has NOT been irradiated at any stage of production.
- IFRA Status/Cert
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil & its components are listed in the 47th Amendment of the IFRA Code of Practice, please see our IFRA statement for further detail.
- Kosher
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is not Kosher Certified.
- Leaping Bunny
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil complies with the criteria of the Humane Cosmetics Standard & has not been tested or re-tested on animals for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of O&3.
- Microbiological & PAH Status & Heavy Metals & Pesticides
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil does not have a micro specification because the product was sterilized in the production process. We can confirm that there is no detectable amounts of pesticides. It is produced from natural raw material and complies within the limits of the oil-related requirements of European Regulation 1881/2006 regarding heavy metals, dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs, Benzo-a-pyrene & PAH.
- Mycotoxins Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is compliantwith the requirements of the Regulation (EC) N° 1881/2006. We can confirm thisproduct is free from: Aflatoxins, Ergot alkaloids, Patulin, Alternaria toxins, Ochratoxin A, Fusarium toxins.
- Nanomaterials Status
- O&3 can confirm with reference to Catnip, Essential Oil that NO Nanomaterials were added at any stage of the manufacturing/production process, in accordance with EU Cosmetics Regulation.
- Organic
- Not applicable to this product. Organic Versions are available on request.
- Palm Status
- O&3 can confirm that palm oil has not been used in the process of manufacturing Catnip, Essential Oil.
- Parabens Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is free from Parabens.
- Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is free from any Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids.
- REACH Status
- Please see our Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
- Residual Solvents
- O&3 can confirm that NO solvents or preservatives we used in the production of Catnip, Essential Oil
- SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) & Impurities Status
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is free from of SVHC and any impurities.
- The Oil Factor
- O&3 presents Catnip, Essential Oil. Harvested from aromatic green leaves of the Nepeta cataria plant, which is in fact purple in color. The oil is sweet, and herbaceous in aroma. The oil is popular in antiseptic products, a beneficial product for soothing bug bites and also acting as repellant. This oil belnds well with any other "minty" aromatic oil.
- Vegan
- O&3 can confirm that Catnip, Essential Oil is suitable for Vegans.
Packaging & Availability
- Pack Sizes
- 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, 200kg
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage Information
- Store in a cool dry place away from heat & sunlight