origanum cretium herb oil

Origanum cretium herb oil is a natural essential oil obtained through steam distillation of the herbs of Origanum cretium, commonly known as Spanish marjoram, a member of the Labiatae family. This oil exhibits a characteristic medicinal green herbal fragrance with phenolic and spicy nuances, making it distinctive among herbal essential oils. Recognized also by synonyms such as Spanish marjoram herb oil and Marjoram, Spanish, ext., it is indexed in the PubChem database for chemical reference. The oil is primarily sourced from cultivated herbaceous plants in Mediterranean regions where Spanish marjoram grows naturally. Its sensory profile and natural origin make it valuable for perfuming and fragrance applications in personal care products.

Origanum cretium herb oil occurs naturally in the leaves and flowering tops of the Origanum cretium plant, endemic to Mediterranean habitats. It is utilized chiefly as a fragrance agent due to its distinctive medicinal and phenolic green herbal aroma. The oil is incorporated into cosmetic formulations as a perfuming agent, where it contributes complex herbal spicy notes within aromatic blends. Regulated under the IFRA Code of Practice (Global), this essential oil must be used considering recommended guidelines to ensure consumer safety. It is generally not approved for flavoring applications, limiting its use primarily to fragrance and cosmetic sectors.

This essential oil is characterized by its solubility profile, being soluble in alcohol while insoluble in water, which affects its formulation and blending potential in various product matrices. Its volatile constituents impart a pronounced medicinal green herbal typicity with phenolic and spicy undertones, qualities that influence its stability and performance in fragrance compositions. These physicochemical properties require formulators to consider the oil’s compatibility with solvents and carriers to optimize scent release and stability in cosmetic and perfumery products.

FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

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
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
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
Recommendation for origanum cretium herb oil flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

origanum cretium herb oil

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