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Plant's Power Inc Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Essential Oil

INCI Name: Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Benefit Claims: Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Calming, Microcirculation Enhancement, Soothing

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CAS No.
85940-32-5, 8000-66-6
EC No.
288-922-1
Production
  • Part of plant used in production: Seed
  • Methods of production: Steam Distillation

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Having antiseptic, antimicrobial, calming and soothing properties.
  • Cardamom essential oil is said to alleviate stomach discomfort, facilitate proper blood circulation and much more.

Applications & Uses

Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Uses

Flavors, fragrances, cosmetics and personal care products.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to pale greenish - yellow liquid.
Odor
Aromatic penetrating and somewhat caphoraceous odor of Cardamom and a persistently pungent
Soluble in
Alcohol (2.5 ml)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.8340 - 0.9340g/cm³-
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.4500 - 1.4690--
Optical Rotation22 to +44°-
Camphene0.13--
B-Pinene0.53--
Sabinene2.99--
B-Myrcene2.61--
Limonene3.95--
P-Cymene0.26%-
Terpinolene0.59--
Octyl Acetate0.15--
Linalool0.64--
Linalyl Acetate0.83%-
B-Elemene0.17--
Terpinene 4-ol1.85--
Neral0.19--
Nerolidol0.15--
Sesquiterpene0.19--
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
A-Pinene1.99%-
A-Thuyene0.45%-
A-Terpinene0.78%-
1,8-Cineol30.95%-
Y-Terpinene1.43%-
Δ-Terpenyle Acetate0.19%
α-Terpenyle Acetate41.67%
α-Terpineol2.25%
Δ-Terpineol0.1%

Safety & Health

Safety
  • Dilute before use; for external use only.
  • May cause skin irritation in some individuals.
  • Contact with eyes should be avoided.