Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Fragrance
- Fragrance Family
- Fragrance Ingredient Class
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 8000-29-1, 89998-15-2
- Olfactory Notes
- Fresh, Lemon, Citronella, Citrus, Green, Grass
- EC No.
- 289-753-6
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Applications
- Citronella is commonly used in soaps, candles, perfumes and other products in the cosmetic industry. It is also a plant based, non toxic insect repellant, registered for this use in the United States since 1948.
- Aceh and Java produce tender nutmeg while the mature nutmeg from the spice island mainly cultivated to be used as a spice.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Soluble in
- Ethanol
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Physical Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.4660 - 1.4740 | °C | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 0.8760 - 0.8940 | — | — |
| Optical Rotation (at 25°C) | -4.00 - 0 | °C | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flash Point | 82 / 179.6 | °C/°F | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- US FDA (21 CFR)
- 182.2
- ISO Standard Code
- ISO 3848-2016
Packaging & Availability
- Typical Packaging
- 25kg Jerrycan
- 180kg Drum
- 900kg IBC
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage Conditions
Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight. When stored for over 24 months, quality should be re-evaluated prior to use.