Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Fragrance
- Fragrance Ingredient Class
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 106-24-1
- EC No.
- 203-377-1
- 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
- Almost colorless or pale yellow liquid
- Soluble in
- Ethanol
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Physical Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.400 - 1.474 | °C | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 0.820 - 0.893 | — | — |
| Optical Rotation (at 25°C) | -7 to +10 | °C | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flash Point | 105 / 221 | °C/°F | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- US FDA (21 CFR)
- 182.6
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Stability, Handling and Storage
- 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