| Preferred name | origanum majorana oil morocco |
| Trivial Name | Oils, marjoram, sweet |
| Short Description | essential oil obtained from the herbs of the sweet marjoram, origanum majorana l., labiatae |
| CAS Number | 8015-01-8 |
| FEMA Number | 2663 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 8015-01-8 ; MARJORAM, SWEET, OIL (MAJORANA HORTENSIS MOENCH (ORIGANUM MAJORANA L.)) |
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| 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 |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.406 to 7.539 |
| Refractive Index | 1.47 to 1.475 @ 20 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 46.67 °C TCC |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 5.915 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Spicy | |
| spicy, herbal, sweet | |
| Odor strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 12 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| General comment | At 100.00 %. spicy herbal sweet |
| Flavor Type: Spicy | |
| marjoram | |
| General comment | Marjoram |
| (data available) |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment. | |
| R 10 - Flammable. 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 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 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. 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. | |
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| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 2240 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 2240 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 469, 1976. oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 467, 1976. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 467, 1976. skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 467, 1976. skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 469, 1976. | |
| 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 fragrance material specification: | |||
| Linalool and natural products known to be rich in linalool, such as bois de rose, coriander or ho wood oil, should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest practical level. It is recommended to add antioxidants at the time of production of the raw material. The addition of 0.1% BHT or alpha-tocopherol for example has shown great efficiency. The maximum peroxide level for products in use should be 20 mmol/l. | |||
| contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only) | |||
| geraniol | Max. Found: 0.3 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
| Recommendation for origanum majorana oil morocco usage levels up to: | |||
| 6.0000 % 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: | - | 15.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 4.20000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | 8.00000 | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 1.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 1.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 4.00000 | |
| 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: | - | - | |
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| Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8015-01-8 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| origanum majorana l. oil |
| Chemidplus:0008015018 |