Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Ingredient Origin
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Production
- Part of plant used in production: Wood
- Methods of production: Steam Distillation
- Constituents
1,8 Cineole, camphene, a-pinene, p-cymene, limonene
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Features
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-viral
- Anti-inflammatory
- Astringent
- Cooling
- Product Highlight
Camphor was a common perfume ingredient in the ancient Arab world. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine to heal respiratory ailments and calm the nervous system.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Uses
Skin: soothes acne, inflammation, insect bites, and rashes. Tightens pores thereby improving complexion. Hair: reduces hair loss, boosts growth, disinfects scalp, eliminates lice, and improves texture. Feet: soothes calluses and removes stubborn athletes foot fungus. Mind/body healing: used in vapor rubs to reduce cough and cold symptoms, boosts circulation and immunity, promotes deep breathing and relaxation.
Properties
- Odor
- Sharp camphoratious
- Typical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.850 - 0.910 | g/cm³ | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.462 - 1.472 | - | - |
| Optical Rotation | -5 to +5 | ° | - |
| Limonene | min.15 | - | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| 1,8-Cineole | min. 35 | % | - |
Safety & Health
- Safety
For external use only. Dilute in a carrier oil and avoid contact with eyes. May cause irritation in some individuals therefore skin patch test is recommended.