Trivial Name | pimenta acris leaf oil |
Short Description | volatile oil distilled from the leaves of the bay, pimenta acris, myrtaceae |
CAS Number | 8006-78-8 |
FDA UNII | 3T5GC5CQ33 |
MDL | MFCD00130604 |
COE Number | 334 |
FEMA Number | 2122 |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 8006-78-8 ; BAY LEAVES, WEST INDIAN, OIL (PIMENTA RACEMOSA (MILL.) J.W. MOORE) |
Applications |
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Synonyms |
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bay leaf |
Odor Type: Spicy | |
Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 364 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1995) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet spicy clove herbal waxy oily aldehydic aromatic metallic |
Flavor Type: Spicy | |
General comment | Bay |
Odor purposes | Aldehydic , Almond blossom , Alpine bouquet , Amber , Armoise , Balsam , Bay rum , Bayberry , Bouquet , Carnation , Cassia , Cherry blossom , Christmas , Cinnamon , Clover , Crabapple blossom , Croton eluteria bark , Cumin oil replacer , Daphne , Eglantine , Evergreen , Fern , Fir balsam , Flouve blossom , Foliage , Ginger white ginger , Heather , Herbal , Hollyberry , Incense , Ivy , Juniper berry , Lavandin , Lavender , Ocean sea , Orchid , Oriental , Peppermint , Pine forest , Plum blossom , Poppy , Primrose , Privet , Privet blossom , Pumpkin pie , Reseda , Snake root , Spice , Spikenard oil replacer , Sweet grass , Tansy oil replacer , Tulip , Woody , Wormseed oil replacer , Yew |
Flavoring purposes | Croton eluteria bark , Snake root , Tansy oil replacer |
Other purposes | Blossom tropical blossom , Petal waxy petal |
Cosmetic purposes | Fragrance |
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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 | 7.847 to 8.188 |
Refractive Index | 1.505 to 1.517 @ 20 °C |
Optical Rotation | -3 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 57.22 °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 |
glacial acetic acid | Yes |
water, 754 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 21/22 - Harmful 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. R 65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. 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. 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 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 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 H302 - Harmful if swallowed 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. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P330 - Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 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 1800 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 869, 1973. oral-mouse LD50 4670 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA BEHAVIORAL: COMA BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Vol. 22, Pg. 777, 1974. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 869, 1973. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
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) | |||
eugenol | Max. Found: 51.00 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
estragol | Max. Found: 1.2 % and Reason: Carcinogenicity | ||
methyl eugenol | Max. Found: 2.00 % and Reason: Potential carcinogenic activity in animals | ||
citral | Max. Found: | ||
(E)-cinnamaldehyde | Max. Found: | ||
geraniol | Max. Found: | ||
1-octen-3-yl acetate | Max. Found: 0.3 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
Recommendation for pimenta acris leaf oil usage levels up to: | |||
10.0000 % 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: | - | 4.60000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.50000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | 27.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 2.30000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 2.30000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 4.40000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | 15.00000 | |
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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WISER:UN 2319 |
WGK Germany:3 |
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Chemidplus:0008006788 |