cumin seed concrete

Cumin seed concrete is a natural concrete extracted from the fruit of Cuminum cyminum. It appears as a semi-solid concentrate with a characteristic spicy odor described as green and aromatic. Known also by synonyms including cumin "ex-distilled" concrete and cuminum cyminum fruit concrete, it serves primarily as a fragrance ingredient in various formulations. This material is sourced through solvent extraction techniques applied to cumin seeds, resulting in a complex mixture of aromatic compounds. Its profile and properties are documented in chemical databases such as PubChem. Cumin seed concrete is appreciated for imparting warm, green spicy notes in perfumery and related fragrance applications.

Cumin seed concrete naturally occurs in the seeds of the cumin plant, Cuminum cyminum. The extract captures the characteristic spicy aroma of its botanical source and is widely used as a fragrance agent in perfumes and scented products, contributing warm and green spicy nuances. Regulations under the IFRA (Global) Code of Practice address safety related to phototoxicity concerns for materials like this. Due to its chemical constituents, cumin seed concrete is not recommended for flavoring applications. Its main relevance is within cosmetic and personal care formulations where it enhances aromatic complexity.

Cumin seed concrete is semi-solid at room temperature with a dense aromatic composition dominated by spicy, green notes. Its solubility characteristics and intensity require careful formulation to balance fragrance impact without overwhelming a product. The material contains phototoxic components such as bergapten, necessitating adherence to concentration limits in finished goods exposed to sunlight. Its physico-chemical traits, including volatility and chemical stability, influence its compatibility in fragrance blends. The concrete’s fixed and volatile fractions contribute to its sensory profile and affect parameters like shelf life and miscibility.

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Export Tariff Code:	3301.90.5000
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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
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Dermal Toxicity:
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Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Critical Effect:
Phototoxicity
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Where the bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen) content of all relevant oils present in a compound has been determined, it is recommended that for applications on areas of skin exposed to sunshine, excluding bath preparations, soaps and other products which are washed off the skin, the total level of bergapten in the consumer products should not exceed 0.0015% (15 ppm). This is equivalent to 0.0075% (75 ppm) in a fragrance compound used at 20% in the consumer product. Where the level of bergapten has not been determined by appropriate methods, the limits specified in the guidelines on individual oils should apply. In those cases, where such oils are used in combination with other phototoxic ingredients, the additive effect has to be taken into consideration and the use levels have to be reduced accordingly. The sum of the concentrations of all phototoxic fragrance ingredients, expressed in % of their recommended maximum level in the consumer product, shall not exceed 100.
Recommendation for cumin seed concrete flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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