Plant's Power Inc Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) Essential Oil

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Essential Oils
Country of Origin: Australia
INCI Name: Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin
CAS No.: 89998-14-1
EC No.: 289-752-0
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils
Essential Oils
Part of Plant Used in Production: Leaf
Methods of Production: Steam Distillation

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial,
Antimicrobial,
Antiseptic,
Astringency,
De-Odorizing,
Tonic effect
Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived,
Non-Toxic,
Plant-Based,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Product Characteristics: Clear yellow liquid with typical high citral scent and lemon like undertone.
Product Features: Analgesic
Antidepressant
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Astringent
Bactericidal
Carminative
Deodorant
and Sedative On The Nervous System
Tonic
Product Features: Analgesic
Antidepressant
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Astringent
Bactericidal
Carminative
Deodorant
and Sedative On The Nervous System
Tonic
Interesting Facts: Contains 90-98% citral and is the highest natural source of citral.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Skin Care
Uses: It's leaves are used in a wide variety of food and beverage products including very popular tea
The essential oil is used in the cosmetic and household products industries
Uses: It's leaves are used in a wide variety of food and beverage products including very popular tea
The essential oil is used in the cosmetic and household products industries
Blending Information: Blends well with:
Basil
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Geranium
Lavender
Lemon
Palmarosa
Petitgrain
Rosemary
Tea Tree
Blending Information: Blends well with:
Basil
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Geranium
Lavender
Lemon
Palmarosa
Petitgrain
Rosemary
Tea Tree

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (at 20°C)	1.488 - 1.49	-	-

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)	0.88 - 9.15	g/cm³	-

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Citral	min. 85	%	-
Citronellal	Trace - 1	%	-

Safety & Health

Safety: Non-toxic. Can be sensitizing and irritating for some individuals therefore should not be applied to the skin at dilutions over 3%. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth.

Storage & Handling

Storage: Store in well-filled, tightly sealed containers, in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight
Storage: Store in well-filled, tightly sealed containers, in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight