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General Material Information

Preferred name valerian rhizome oil
Trivial Name Oils, valerian
Short Description volatile oil obtained from the root of the valerian, valeriana officinalis collina, valerianaceae
CAS Number 8008-88-6
FEMA Number 3100
FDA UNII Search
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 8008-88-6 ; VALERIAN ROOT, OIL (VALERIANA OFFICINALIS L.)
Synonyms
  • kesso oil
  • valerian root oil (so called)
  • valeriana officinalis rhizome oil
  • volatile oil obtained from the root of the valerian, valeriana officinalis collina, valerianaceae
  • valeriana officinalis l. rhizome oil
  • Oils, valerian
  • Oil of Valerian
  • Valerian oil
  • Oils, Valerianaofficinalis

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Other Information

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

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.838 to 8.188
Refractive Index 1.486 to 1.5025 @ 20 °C
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 2.924e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Herbal
fresh, green, warm, woody, balsamic, rooty, animal, musk
General comment At 100.00 %. fresh green warm woody balsam rooty animal musk
Flavor Type: Fruity
valerian root, fruit overripe fruit, animal
General comment Valerian root overripe fruit animal
Useful for ripe fruity notes, chocolate and coffee Animalic, overipe fruity note

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Animal, Balsam, Leather russian leather, Musk, Tobacco, Woody
Other purposes Rooty
Cosmetic purposes Fragrance, Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
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 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
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:
oral-rat LD50 15000 mg/kg
Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959.

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)
eugenol Max. Found: trace to
Recommendation for valerian rhizome oil usage levels up to:
1.0000 % 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 ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -3.10000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.52000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -0.36000
fruit ices: -0.36000
gelatins / puddings: 0.020001.50000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -2.60000
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
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8008-88-6
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
valeriana officinalis l. rhizome oil
Chemidplus:0008008886