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citronella oil

General Material Information

Preferred name citronella oil
Trivial Name Citronella oil
Short Description essential oil obtained from the herbs of the plant, cymbopogon winterianus, gramineae
CAS Number 8000-29-1
FEMA Number 2308
ECHA Number 289-753-6
FDA UNII Search
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
Synonyms
  • citronella essential oil
  • citronella herb oil
  • organic citronella oil
  • citronella oil natural
  • citronella oil, organic
  • cymbopogon winterianus jowitt oil
  • essential oil obtained from the herbs of the plant, cymbopogon winterianus, gramineae
  • organic citronella oil natural
  • Oils, citronella
  • Oils, essential, citronella
  • Essential oils, citronella
  • Citronella oils
  • Essential citronella oil
  • Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard
  • Oil of Citronella
  • Citronella essential oils

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cymbopogon winterianus jowitt oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:8000-29-1
Pubchem (sid):135289152
Publications by PubMed
Laboratory assessment of acaricidal activity of Cymbopogon winterianus, Vitex negundo and Withania somnifera extracts against deltamethrin resistant Hyalomma anatolicum.
Repellent, irritant and toxic effects of 20 plant extracts on adults of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae mosquito.
Acaricidal activity of Cymbopogon winterianus, Vitex negundo and Withania somnifera against synthetic pyrethroid resistant Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus.
Molluscicidal and larvicidal activities and essential oil composition of Cymbopogon winterianus.
Citronellal, a monoterpene present in Java citronella oil, attenuates mechanical nociception response in mice.
Vermicomposting potentiality of Perionyx excavatus for recycling of waste biomass of Java citronella--an aromatic oil yielding plant.
Solvent-Free Production of Bioflavors by Enzymatic Esterification of Citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus) Essential Oil.
Action of Coriandrum sativum L. Essential Oil upon Oral Candida albicans Biofilm Formation.
Vermicomposting of distillation waste of citronella plant (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt.) employing Eudrilus eugeniae.
Antifungal activity of Cymbopogon winterianus jowitt ex bor against Candida albicans.
Growth Inhibition and Morphological Alterations of Trichophyton Rubrum Induced by Essential oil from Cymbopogon Winterianus Jowitt Ex Bor.
Assessment of antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Cymbopogon winterianus leaf essential oil.
Cardiovascular effects induced by Cymbopogon winterianus essential oil in rats: involvement of calcium channels and vagal pathway.
Comparative anticonvulsant activities of the essential oils (EOs) from Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt and Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf. in mice.
Hypotensive and vasorelaxant effects of citronellol, a monoterpene alcohol, in rats.
Cellulase production by six Trichoderma spp. fermented on medicinal plant processings.
Phythochemical screening and anticonvulsant activity of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt (Poaceae) leaf essential oil in rodents.
Authenticity control of essential oils containing citronellal and citral by chiral and stable-isotope gas-chromatographic analysis.
Activities of some Brazilian plants against larvae of the mosquito Aedes aegypti.
Anti-Candida activity of Brazilian medicinal plants.
Effect of different organic manures/composts on the herbage and essential oil yield of Cymbopogon winterianus and their influence on the native AM population in a marginal alfisol.
Repellency of volatile oils from plants against three mosquito vectors.
Response of Java citronella (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt) to toxic heavy metal cadmium.
Biodelignification of lemon grass and citronella bagasse by white-rot fungi.
[Chemical composition of the essential oil from melissa].
Efficacy of some essential oils and their constituents on few ubiquitous molds.

Other Information

Export Tariff Code:3301.29.5011
FAO:BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.073 to 7.655
Refractive Index 1.43 to 1.52 @ 20 °C
Vapor Pressure 0.1 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 79.44 °C TCC
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 38.94 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Citrus
fresh, sweet, citronella, weedy, woody
Odor strength medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 28 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh sweet geraniol weedy woody
Flavor Type: Citrus
citronella
General comment Citronella

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
R 41 - Risk of serious damage to 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 63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R 65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 23 - Do not breath vapour.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
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.
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)
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 7200 mg/kg
Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959.

oral-mouse LD50 4600 mg/kg
Tokishikoroji Foramu. Toxicology Forum. Vol. 8, Pg. 91, 1985.

intraperitoneal-rat LD50 713 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: ANTIPSYCHOTIC SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: PTOSIS: EYE BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY)
Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. Vol. 9, Pg. 515, 1971.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 4700 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 1067, 1973.

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)
geraniol Max. Found:
methyl eugenol Max. Found:
farnesol Max. Found:
citronellol Max. Found: 6.00 % and Reason: Sensitization
eugenol Max. Found:
citral Max. Found: 0.8 % and Reason: Sensitization
Recommendation for citronella oil usage levels up to:
3.0000 % 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: -21.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -17.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -26.00000
fruit ices: -26.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -25.00000
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: --
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soups: --
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Safety references

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance plant oils/citronella oil
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8000-29-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:1
cymbopogon winterianus jowitt oil
Chemidplus:0008000291
RTECS:GE8750000 for cas# 8000-29-1