Preferred name | frankincense oil |
Trivial Name | Oils, olibanum |
CAS Number | 8016-36-2 |
FEMA Number | 2816 |
FDA UNII | Search |
MDL | MFCD00217616 |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 8016-36-2 ; OLIBANUM, OIL (BOSWELLIA SPP.) |
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Export Tariff Code: | 3301.29.6000 |
Typical G.C. | |
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FAO: | BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION |
FAO: | OLIBANUM (FRANKINCENSE), MYRRH AND OPOPANAX RESINS AND OILS |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.114 to 7.322 |
Refractive Index | 1.466 to 1.477 @ 20 °C |
Optical Rotation | -0.05 |
Boiling Point | 137 to 141°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Flash Point TCC Value | 35.56 °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 |
water, 4.581 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Stability | |
alkali | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Terpenic | |
terpenic, incense, peppery, spicy, woody old wood, woody, pine, resinous, green, pungent | |
Odor strength | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 188 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. terpenic incense peppery spicy old wood woody pine resinous |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 1, 13, (1999) | At 1.00 %. Green, pungent, peppery, spicy, woody terpy and piney, with a resinous nuance |
Flavor Type: Woody | |
incense, woody, peppery, spicy, terpenic, citrus rind, resinous, citrus, ginger | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) | Incense woody peppery spicy terpenic citrus rind resinous |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 1, 13, (1999) | At 10.00 ppm. Intense, woody, peppery, citrusy, with a spicy ginger nuance |
General comment | Incense woody peppery spicy terpenic citrus rind resinous |
Can be used in brown flavors such as vanilla, caramel, or cocoa, and also to bring anice woody effect to berries such as blackberry | With sweet woody and balsamic undertone olibanum offers a green terpenic citrusy spicy peppery and resinous profile |
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Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. R 42/43 - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 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. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour | |
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. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
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 | |||
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only) | |||
carvone | Max. Found: 0.3 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
alpha-thujone | Max. Found: 0.1 % and Reason: Neurotoxicity | ||
(+)-isothujone | Max. Found: 0.4 % and Reason: Neurotoxicity | ||
Recommendation for frankincense oil usage levels up to: | |||
8.0000 % 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: | - | 3.70000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.60000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 1.20000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 1.20000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 3.30000 | |
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: | - | - |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8016-36-2 |
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WISER:UN 1993 |
WGK Germany:3 |
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Chemidplus:0008016362 |