Preferred name | eucalyptus globulus oil |
Trivial Name | Eucalyptus oil |
Short Description | oil obtained from the fresh leaves of the eucaluptus, eucalyptus globulus and other species of eucalyptus, myrtaceae. syn. yuukari yu (japanese) |
CAS Number | 8000-48-4 |
FEMA Number | 2466 |
FDA UNII | 2R04ONI662 |
MDL | MFCD00146880 |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 8000-48-4 ; EUCALYPTUS, OIL (EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LABILLE) |
Synonyms |
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Export Tariff Code: | 3301.29.4100 |
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FAO: | BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION |
FAO: | EUCALYPTUS OIL |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.531 to 7.697 |
Refractive Index | 1.458 to 1.465 @ 20 °C |
Vapor Pressure | 0.95 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 48.89 °C TCC |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
water, slightly | Yes |
water, 332.1 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Stability | |
bath foam | Unspecified |
cream | Unspecified |
lipstick | Unspecified |
lotion | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
shampoo | Unspecified |
soap | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Herbal | |
herbal, eucalyptus, camphoreous, medicinal | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | < 4 |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1992) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. herbal eucalyptol camphor |
Flavor Type: Herbal | |
eucalyptus, herbal | |
General comment | Eucalyptus |
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European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn N - Harmful, Dangerous for the environment. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 38 - Irritating to skin. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R 65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. S 62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Aspiration hazard (Category 1), H304 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting. P333 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 2480 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 13, Pg. 107, 1975. oral-rabbit LD50 7031 mg/kg Industrial Medicine and Surgery. Vol. 41, Pg. 31, 1972. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 1200 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 743, 1978. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 2480 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 26, Pg. 323, 1988. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for eucalyptus globulus oil usage levels up to: | |||
20.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 76.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.70000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 1.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 0.50000 | 50.00000 | |
fruit ices: | 0.50000 | 50.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 130.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Review of substances/agents that have direct beneficial effect on the environment: mode of action and assessment of efficacy View page or View pdf |
EPI System: View |
ClinicalTrials.gov:search |
Daily Med:search |
AIDS Citations:Search |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8000-48-4 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1993 |
WGK Germany:2 |
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil |
Chemidplus:0008000484 |
RTECS:LE2530000 for cas# 8000-48-4 |