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citronella oil ceylon

General Material Information

Preferred name citronella oil ceylon
Trivial Name Citronella oil
Short Description essential oil obtained from the herbs of the plant, cymbopogon (syn: andropogon) nardus (l.), gramineae
CAS Number 8000-29-1
FEMA Number 2308
ECHA Number 289-753-6
FDA UNII QYO8Q067D0
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 8000-29-1 ; CITRONELLA, OIL (CYMBOPOGON NARDUS RENDLE)
Synonyms
  • citronella ceylon EO
  • citronella oil ceylon "estate"
  • citronella oil ceylon (cymbopogon nardus rendle)
  • citronella oil nardus type organic
  • citronella oil, ceylon
  • cymbopogon nardus rendle oil
  • essential oil obtained from the herbs of the plant, cymbopogon (syn: andropogon) nardus (l.), gramineae
  • Citronella oil
  • Oils, citronella
  • Oils, essential, citronella
  • Essential oils, citronella
  • Citronella oils
  • Essential citronella oil
  • Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard
  • Oil of Citronella
  • Citronella essential oil
  • Citronella essential oils

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Literature & References

cymbopogon nardus rendle oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:8000-29-1
Pubchem (sid):135289152
Publications by PubMed
Excito-repellency of essential oils against an Aedes aegypti (L.) field population in Thailand.
Fumigant antifungal activity of Corymbia citriodora and Cymbopogon nardus essential oils and citronellal against three fungal species.
Chemical composition, cytotoxicity and in vitro antitrypanosomal and antiplasmodial activity of the essential oils of four Cymbopogon species from Benin.
Evaluation of biological and chemical insect repellents and their potential adverse effects.
Formulas of components of citronella oil against mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti).
Enantioselective effects of (+)- and (-)-citronellal on animal and plant microtubules.
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon nardus citronella essential oil against systemic bacteria of aquatic animals.
Chemical composition and in vitro antitrypanosomal activity of fractions of essential oil from Cymbopogon nardus L.
Influence of extraction methodologies on the analysis of five major volatile aromatic compounds of citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus) and lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) grown in Thailand.
Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B inhibitory activity of Indonesian herbal medicines and constituents of Cinnamomum burmannii and Zingiber aromaticum.
The effects of herbal essential oils on the oviposition-deterrent and ovicidal activities of Aedes aegypti (Linn.), Anopheles dirus (Peyton and Harrison) and Culex quinquefasciatus (Say).
Efficacy of herbal essential oils as insecticide against Aedes aegypti (Linn.), Culex quinquefasciatus (Say) and Anopheles dirus (Peyton and Harrison).
Oviposition-altering and ovicidal potentials of five essential oils against female adults of the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti L.
Potential larvicidal and pupacidal activities of herbal essential oils against Culex quinquefasciatus say and Anopheles minimus (Theobald).
Patent literature on mosquito repellent inventions which contain plant essential oils--a review.
Insect repellent activity of medicinal plant oils against Aedes aegypti (Linn.), Anopheles minimus (Theobald) and Culex quinquefasciatus Say based on protection time and biting rate.
Acaricidal activity of the essential oils from Eucalyptus citriodora and Cymbopogon nardus on larvae of Amblyomma cajennense (Acari: Ixodidae) and Anocentor nitens (Acari: Ixodidae).
Repellent activity of plant-derived compounds against Amblyomma cajennense (Acari: Ixodidae) nymphs.
Comparative chemical and analgesic properties of essential oils of Cymbopogon nardus (L) Rendle of Benin and Congo.
Authenticity control of essential oils containing citronellal and citral by chiral and stable-isotope gas-chromatographic analysis.
Antimicrobial effects of selected plant essential oils on the growth of a Pseudomonas putida strain isolated from meat.
Comparative repellency of 38 essential oils against mosquito bites.
Effects of Cymbopogon nardus (L.) W. Watson essential oil on the growth and morphogenesis of Aspergillus niger.
Fungal pathogens associated with banana fruit in Sri Lanka, and their treatment with essential oils.
Susceptibility of the bruchid Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) and its parasitoid Dinarmus basalis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) to three essential oils.
Effect of plant volatile oils in protecting stored cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walpers against Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) infestation.
Photosynthetic rates of citronella and lemongrass.
Carbon dioxide compensation values in citronella and lemongrass.
Pharmacological investigations of essential oil of Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle: studies on central nervous system.

Other Information

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
Export Tariff Code:3301.29.6000
Typical G.C.
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FAO:BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.439 to 7.572
Refractive Index 1.479 to 1.48 @ 20 °C
Acid Value 2 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.15 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 79.44 °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, slightly cloudy Yes
water, 38.94 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
Stability
non-discoloring in most media Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Citrus
citrus, lemon, grassy, woody, rose, fresh, wet, leafy, weedy
Odor strength medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 28 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1984) At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. citrus lemony grassy woody rose fresh wet leaves weedy
Flavor Type: Citrus
citrus, lemon, fatty, woody, grassy, terpenic, tropical, dewy
Luebke, William tgsc, (1984) Citrus lemon fatty woody grassy terpenic tropical dewy
General comment Citrus lemon fatty woody grassy terpenic tropical dewy

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R 63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 23 - Do not breath vapour.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Flammable liquids (Category 4), H227
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5), H303
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317
Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H227 - Combustible liquid
H303 - May be harmfulif swallowed
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 - Causes serious eye damage
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statement(s)
P251 - Pressurized container: Do not pierce or burn, even after use.
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 7200 mg/kg
Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959.

intraperitoneal-rat LD50 713 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: ANTIPSYCHOTIC SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: PTOSIS: EYE BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY)
Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. Vol. 9, Pg. 515, 1971.

oral-mouse LD50 4600 mg/kg
Tokishikoroji Foramu. Toxicology Forum. Vol. 8, Pg. 91, 1985.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 4700 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 1067, 1973.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Critical Effect:
Sensitization
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
farnesol Max. Found:
citronellol Max. Found: 6.00 % and Reason: Sensitization
citral Max. Found: 0.8 % and Reason: Sensitization
geraniol Max. Found: 17.7 % and Reason: Sensitization
methyl eugenol Max. Found:
eugenol Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Sensitization
farnesal Max. Found: 0.01 % and Reason: Sensitization
citronellal Max. Found: 4.5 % and Reason: Sensitization
Recommendation for citronella oil ceylon usage levels up to:
5.0000 % 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
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -21.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -17.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -26.00000
fruit ices: -26.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -25.00000
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: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance plant oils/citronella oil
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8000-29-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:1
cymbopogon nardus rendle oil
Chemidplus:0008000291
RTECS:GE8750000 for cas# 8000-29-1