lavandula angustifolia water

Lavandula angustifolia water is an aqueous solution derived through steam distillation of the flowering plant Lavandula angustifolia, a member of the Labiatae family. This water is colorless and contains water-soluble components that impart a mild herbal aroma characteristic of lavender. Sometimes referred to as lavender water or lavandula officinalis water, it is commonly used in cosmetic and fragrance formulations. The solution represents the hydrosol fraction of lavender extraction, distinct from the essential oil, and serves as a versatile ingredient in perfumery and flavoring contexts. The plant source is well documented in botanical and chemical databases such as PubChem. Extraction from cultivated lavender involves standard steam distillation, a process broadly employed in flavor and fragrance industries.

Lavandula angustifolia water naturally originates from the steam distillation of fresh or dried flowers, leaves, and stems of lavender plants. It is produced primarily for its aromatic properties and finds extensive application as a fragrance agent in personal care and cosmetic products. The water also functions as a flavoring agent and humectant, contributing to both scent profiles and product texture. Its use is governed by standards including the IFRA Code of Practice (Global), ensuring safe concentration levels in formulations. Given its botanical origin, it is considered a natural source product within the flavor and fragrance sectors and is valued for its gentle herbal odor and skin-compatible properties.

Lavandula angustifolia water is an aqueous solution with complete solubility in water, reflecting its hydrosol nature. Unlike concentrated essential oils, this distillate contains primarily water-soluble volatile and non-volatile constituents, providing a mild herbal aroma rather than an intense fragrance. Its physical state is liquid at ambient temperature with no reported significant hazards or harmful chemical reactivity. These properties make it suitable as a base for various formulations where dilution, softness of scent, or humectancy is desired. The absence of hazardous classifications under OSHA HCS indicates a favorable safety profile during handling and use in consumer products.

	lavandula angustifolia l. water
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FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
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Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

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fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for lavandula angustifolia water flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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lavandula angustifolia l. water

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