croton eluteria bark oil

Croton eluteria bark oil, also known as cascarilla bark oil or croton glabellus bark oil, is a natural volatile oil obtained from the bark of Croton eluteria. This essential oil appears as an amber to dark brown liquid with a characteristic spicy, woody, and black pepper aroma complemented by sweet anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, and herbal notes. Its sensory profile makes it valuable in both flavor and fragrance industries. The oil constitutes a complex mixture of terpenoid and aromatic compounds and is referenced in the PubChem database for chemistry and identification data. It is typically derived via steam distillation of the dried bark, a process common in essential oil production, ensuring the preservation of its volatile constituents. This oil is utilized worldwide as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient in various consumer products.

Croton eluteria bark oil naturally occurs in the bark of the Croton eluteria tree, native to the Caribbean region. Its unique spicy and woody aroma profile finds applications primarily as a flavor and fragrance agent. The oil is incorporated in perfume compositions, imparting notes associated with chypre, cinnamon, clove, incense, and oriental accords. It is also used in flavor formulations, particularly for hyssop flavoring, and may enhance products with spicy or herbal character. Its uses extend to cosmetic fragrances as well, valued for adding warm and complex aromatic nuances. The oil’s applicability is regulated under standards such as FEMA (United States) and IFRA (Global), which provide guidance on safe usage levels in flavor and fragrance preparations.

Croton eluteria bark oil exhibits physicochemical properties that influence its performance and formulation. It has a maximum acid value of 9 KOH/g, indicative of moderate acidity and stability. The oil is soluble in solvents such as alcohol and dipropylene glycol and has measurable solubility in water at approximately 97 mg/L at 25 °C, which influences its miscibility in various base formulations. Stability assessments show it is non-discoloring in most media and compatible with bath foams, creams, hair sprays, lipsticks, lotions, and powders, confirming its versatility in cosmetic and personal care products. Its substantive odor persists notably, with lengthy substantivity indicating long-lasting fragrance effects when applied at full concentration. These properties support its use in diverse flavor and fragrance applications where stability and solubility characteristics are critical.

	croton eluteria bark oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8007-06-5
Pubchem (sid):	135307965

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

Safety information

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
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

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:
eugenol	Max. Found: 0.4 % and Reason: Sensitization
methyl eugenol	Max. Found:
Recommendation for croton eluteria bark oil 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:		-	13.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	2.30000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	50.00000
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	3.00000
fruit ices:		-	3.00000
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	8.70000
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

EPI System: View

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8007-06-5

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

croton eluteria bark oil

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