bitter fennel seed oil spain

Bitter fennel seed oil spain is a natural essential oil extracted from the seeds of Foeniculum vulgare mill. var. vulgare, native to Spain. It appears as a clear liquid known for its distinctive anisic, sharp peppery, camphoraceous, spicy, and sweet aroma profile. This oil is catalogued under CAS number 8006-84-6 and is chemically linked in databases such as PubChem. The oil is obtained primarily by steam distillation of fennel seeds and holds significance in fragrance and cosmetic formulations due to its unique olfactory characteristics. Its synonyms include bitter fennel EO and foeniculum vulgare seed oil, among others.

Bitter fennel seed oil spain occurs naturally in the seeds of the fennel plant (Foeniculum vulgare), widely cultivated in Mediterranean regions, notably Spain. The oil is valued in fragrance development for imparting herbal, anise, licorice, and root beer-like nuances. It also finds applications in skin conditioning products, serving functions such as emollients, tonics, and soothing agents. Regulatory standards like IFRA (Global) address usage and safety, particularly due to components like estragole, which are restricted given their toxicological concerns. These restrictions influence its allowed concentrations in fragrance and flavor applications.

This essential oil has a specific gravity ranging from 0.961 to 0.977 at 20 °C, with a refractive index between 1.528 and 1.543 at the same temperature. It exhibits good solubility in alcohol and partial solubility in water at approximately 98.68 mg/L at 25 °C while being insoluble in pure water. The oil remains stable without discoloration in most media and should be stored in tightly sealed containers away from heat and light to maintain its shelf life of at least 24 months. These physicochemical properties influence its handling, formulation stability, and blending capabilities in cosmetic and fragrance products.

Export Tariff Code:	3301.29.6000
Typical G.C.
Wikipedia:	View
FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
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-mouse LD50 3100 mg/kg Tokishikoroji Foramu. Toxicology Forum. Vol. 8, Pg. 91, 1985. oral-rat LD50 3120 mg/kg Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959.
Dermal Toxicity:
subcutaneous-mouse LD50 1075 mg/kg Veterinary Medical Journal Giza. Vol. 43, Pg. 167, 1995. skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 879, 1974.
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
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)
estragol	Max. Found: 3.00 % and Reason: Carcinogenicity
para-anisaldehyde	Max. Found: 1.00 % and Reason: Sensitization
Recommendation for bitter fennel seed oil spain flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

EPI System: View

Daily Med:search

Toxicology Citations:Search

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8006-84-6

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

foeniculum vulgare mill. ssp. vulgare var. vulgare (mill.) thell. seed oil

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