Preferred name | juniperus communis fruit oil |
Trivial Name | Essential oils, juniper |
Short Description | volatile oil obtained from the berries of the juniper, juniperus communis l., cupressaceae |
CAS Number | 8012-91-7 |
FEMA Number | 2604 |
FDA UNII | Search |
MDL | MFCD00147305 |
COE Number | 249 |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 8002-68-4 ; JUNIPER OIL (JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS L.) |
Synonyms |
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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 |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.231 to 7.148 |
Refractive Index | 1.472 to 1.484 @ 20 °C |
Optical Rotation | -15 |
Boiling Point | 131 to 172°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Flash Point TCC Value | 40 °C TCC |
Shelf life | 12 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 |
fixed oils | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
water | No |
propylene glycol | No |
Stability | |
bath foam | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
soap | Unspecified |
alkali | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Terpenic | |
fresh, balsamic, terpenic, woody, carrot seed, fir needle, peppery | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1993) | At 100.00 %. fresh balsam terpene woody carrot fir peppery |
Flavor Type: Terpenic | |
juniper, terpenic, fruity, earthy, spicy, oily, balsamic, cooling, citrus | |
General comment | Juniper |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 38 - Irritating to skin. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. 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) | |
Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H315 - Causes skin irritation | |
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. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. 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. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation 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. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 6280 mg/kg PHARAT 14,435,1959 oral-rat LD50 6280 mg/kg Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959. | |
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 | |||
IFRA Other Specification: | |||
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only) | |||
geraniol | Max. Found: 0.1 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
(+)-isothujone | Max. Found: 0.05 % and Reason: Neurotoxicity | ||
alpha-cedrene | Max. Found: 0.4 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
longifolene | Max. Found: 0.1 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
Recommendation for juniperus communis fruit 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: | - | 11.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 32.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 95.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 0.10000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 1.90000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 1.90000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 0.01000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 4.30000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | 20.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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 |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8012-91-7 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1266 |
WGK Germany:2 |
juniperus communis l. fruit oil |
Chemidplus:0008002684 |
RTECS:NY9870000 for cas# 8012-91-7 |