Preferred name | litsea cubeba fruit oil |
Trivial Name | Oils, Litsea cubeba |
Short Description | volatile oil obtained from the berries of the litsea cubeba, lauraceae |
CAS Number | 68855-99-2 |
FEMA Number | 3846 |
FDA UNII | Search |
MDL | MFCD00678555 |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 68855-99-2 ; LITSEA CUBEBA BERRY OIL |
Synonyms |
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litsea cubeba fruit oil | |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 68855-99-2 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135355110 |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
Export Tariff Code: | 3301.29.5050 |
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status: | View |
Typical G.C. | |
Wikipedia: | View |
FAO: | BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION |
FAO: | LITSEA CUBEBA OIL |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.356 to 7.522 |
Refractive Index | 1.483 to 1.489 @ 20 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 71.11 °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 | |
paraffin oil | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 84.71 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
glycerin | No |
Odor Type: Citrus | |
sweet, fresh, lemon, green, grassy, lemongrass, aldehydic | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 44 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997) | At 100.00 %. sweet fresh lemon citral green grassy |
Flavor Type: Citrus | |
citrus, lemon, lemongrass, aldehydic, waxy, fruity, grassy | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997) | Citrus lemon lemongrass aldehydic waxy fruity grassy |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Alpine bouquet , Amber , Ambrene , Apple blossom , Apple green apple , Balsam , Bergamot , Cedrat , Cherry , Chypre , Citronella , Citrus , Cologne , Colonia , Fir needle oil replacer , Floral , Green , Herbal , Hovenia , Lemon , Lemongrass , Lime , Linden flower , Lotus , Lychee , Mandarin , Millefleurs , Mimosa , Opoponax , Orange , Peach , Spring rain , Strawberry , Verbena , Woody , Yew |
Flavoring purposes | Candy |
Other purposes | Baisers du printemps , Grass , Huile de mille fleurs , Presence , Scandal , Shalimar , Tabu , Vol de nuit , West end |
Cosmetic purposes | Fragrance , Perfuming agents , Tonic |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 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 37 - Wear suitable gloves. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. 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 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 | |
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 H319 - Causes serious eye 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. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: 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 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 731, 1982. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 4800 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 731, 1982. | |
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 Critical Effect: | |||
Sensitization | |||
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only) | |||
citral | Max. Found: 69.00 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
citronellol | Max. Found: 0.15 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
geraniol | Max. Found: 1.1 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
safrole | Max. Found: 0.05 % and Reason: Carcinogenicity | ||
longifolene | Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
(E)-isocitral | Max. Found: 1.00 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
(Z)-isocitral | Max. Found: 0.4 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
citronellal | Max. Found: 1.1 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
Recommendation for litsea cubeba fruit oil usage levels up to: | |||
9.0000 % 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: 18 | |||
Click here to view publication 18 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 178.00000 | 356.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 28.00000 | 56.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 5.90000 | 11.80000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | 0.20000 | 0.40000 | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | 10.00000 | 20.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 33.60000 | 67.20000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 210.00000 | 520.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 0.75000 | 1.50000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 2.25000 | 4.50000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 181.00000 | 362.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil from the fruits of Litsea cubeba (Lour.) Pers. (litsea berry oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asbl) View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):68855-99-2 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1993 |
WGK Germany:1 |
litsea cubeba fruit oil |
Chemidplus:0068855992 |
RTECS:RI7280000 for cas# 68855-99-2 |