ginger root oil cochin

Ginger root oil cochin is an essential oil extracted from the roots of Zingiber officinale, a perennial herb known commonly as ginger. This oil appears as a volatile substance recognized for its medium-strength spicy odor with citrus, terpenic, herbal, and woody nuances. It possesses a spicy flavor profile characterized by aromatic, floral, and oily woody tones. Also known by synonyms such as ginger nigeria oil, ginger oil indian, and zingiber officinale root oil, it is widely used across cosmetic and flavoring applications. The oil is typically obtained by steam distillation from fresh or dried ginger roots and belongs to the chemical class of essential oils, indexed in authoritative chemical databases such as PubChem. Its sensory properties make it valuable in fragrance compositions and tropical flavoring.

Ginger root oil cochin naturally occurs in the botanical source ginger (Zingiber officinale), which is cultivated mainly in tropical regions including India and Nigeria. The oil contributes to the characteristic spicy aroma and taste of ginger and finds application in cosmetics as a fragrance and skin conditioning agent with tonic properties. It is also used extensively in flavorings for its warm spicy notes, especially within tropical flavor profiles. In perfumery, it acts as a modifier ingredient in balsam, gardenia, jasmine, lychee, oriental, and spice accords. Its usage complies with standards like IFRA (Global), which regulates its maximum concentration in fragrance formulations to ensure safety.

The physical and chemical properties of ginger root oil cochin influence its behavior and stability in formulations. It exhibits a specific gravity ranging approximately from 0.87 to 1.5 at 25 °C, indicating variability depending on oil composition and source. The refractive index falls between 1.49 and 1.892 at 20 °C, reflecting its optical density. Optical rotation values range from −38 to −64 degrees, typical for this essential oil. The oil has a flash point around 54 °C (130 °F), indicating its flammable nature. Solubility tests show it dissolves readily in alcohol, fixed oils, and paraffin oil but is largely insoluble in water, glycerin, and propylene glycol, although an estimated very low water solubility is reported. These factors must be considered when incorporating the oil into cosmetic or flavoring products to ensure stability and safety.

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Export Tariff Code:	3301.29.6000
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FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 10 - Flammable. R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. 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 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 - Wear suitable protective clothing. 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)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 1230 mg/kg Zhongcaoyao. Chinese Traditional and Herbal Medicine. Vol. 19, Pg. 407, 1988. oral-mouse LD50 3450 mg/kg Zhongcaoyao. Chinese Traditional and Herbal Medicine. Vol. 19, Pg. 407, 1988. oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 901, 1974.
Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 901, 1974.
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
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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)
citral	Max. Found: 2.8 % and Reason: Sensitization
geraniol	Max. Found: 0.5 % and Reason: Sensitization
farnesal	Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Sensitization
citronellal	Max. Found: 0.4 % and Reason: Sensitization
Recommendation for ginger root oil cochin usage levels up to:
	4.0000 % 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 ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	47.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	17.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	13.00000
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	20.00000
fruit ices:		-	20.00000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	14.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	12.00000
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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WGK Germany:2

zingiber officinale rosc. root oil

Chemidplus:0008007087

RTECS:LY9480000 for cas# 8007-08-7