Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 84649-81-0
- EC No.
- 283-461-2
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Constituents
- Geraniol
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Geranyl acetate
- Farnesol
- Method of Production
Steam Distillation
- Part of Plant Used in Production
Fresh, or dried grass
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features
- Anti-septic
- Bactericidal
- Cytophylactic
- Febrifuge
- Hydrating
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Blending Information
Blends well with:
- Citronella
- Geranium
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Lime
- Neroli
- Orange
- Petitgrain
- Rose
- Sandalwood
- Ylang Ylang
- Uses
- Traditionally, Palmarosa has been used to treat anorexia, nervous exhaustion, stress, and for normalizing intestinal flora. It is often used to adulterate expensive rose oils
- Palmarosa is used widely in perfumery and soap making for its rose-geranium like scent
- Used in aromatherapy to calm and uplift
- Palmarosa is used to stimulate cellular regeneration, decrease acne, diminish scars, dermatitis, and wrinkles
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Pale yellow or olive colored essential oil
- Odor
- Sweet, floral, slightly dry fragrance, herbaceous undertone, with a hint of rose
- Soluble in
- Ethanol (1+2, at 20°C in 70% Ethanol)
- Typical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.879 - 0.900 | g/cm³ | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.467 - 1.480 | - | - |
| Flash Point | 100 | °C | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Citral | 1 - 5 | % | - |
| Estragole | max. 1 | % | - |
| Geranylacetate | 5 - 10 | % | - |
| Geraniol | 60 - 100 | % | - |
| Limonene | 1 - 5 | % | - |
| Linalool | 1 - 5 | % | - |
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
- Non-toxic, non-irritant
- May be sensitizing to some individuals
- Dilutions of 8% are recommended for topical use
- Avoid contact with eyes and mouth
- Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact
- Adopt best manual handling considerations when handling, carrying and dispensing
- Use in a well ventilated area
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Store in a tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well ventilated place
- Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames
- Protect from freezing and direct sunlight