ruta graveolens herb tincture

Ruta graveolens herb tincture is an extract derived from the fresh or dried herb of Ruta graveolens, commonly known as rue or herb-of-grace. This tincture presents a distinctive herbal odor profile characterized as green and aromatic. Synonyms include rue tincture, ruta hortensis herb tincture, and Ruta graveolens L. herb tincture. It is classified as a natural plant-based fragrance ingredient and documented in chemical databases such as PubChem. The tincture is prepared via solvent extraction of rue herb, a plant traditionally cultivated in Mediterranean and temperate regions. Its application focuses on perfumery and fragrance formulations, leveraging the unique herbal scent characteristics of the material.

Ruta graveolens, commonly referred to as rue, is a medicinal and ornamental herb native to the Mediterranean basin. The herb tincture is extracted from the aerial parts of the plant. Its primary use is as a fragrance agent within perfumery and related cosmetic products. Under the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) (Global) standards, the tincture is subject to phototoxicity restrictions due to the presence of compounds such as bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen), requiring limited concentration levels in products applied to sunlight-exposed skin. Usage is not recommended for flavoring purposes. The material's botanical origin and traditional harvesting methods influence its availability and quality for industrial applications.

This herb tincture exhibits characteristic physico-chemical properties typical of botanical extracts. It is a liquid preparation containing a complex mixture of organic compounds responsible for its herbal odor profile. The tincture’s solubility and volatility contribute to its efficacy in perfume formulations where herbal notes are desired. While comprehensive toxicity data, including oral, dermal, and inhalation routes, have not been fully determined, regulatory reviews indicate low acute hazard classifications. The tincture contains phototoxic constituents, necessitating adherence to concentration limits in finished products exposed to UV light. Its chemical complexity requires careful formulation to maintain stability and olfactory integrity in diverse mixtures.

	ruta graveolens l. herb tincture
Pubchem (sid):	135276071

Export Tariff Code:	1302.19.0000
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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
IFRA Critical Effect:
Phototoxicity
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Where the bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen) content of all relevant oils present in a compound has been determined, it is recommended that for applications on areas of skin exposed to sunshine, excluding bath preparations, soaps and other products which are washed off the skin, the total level of bergapten in the consumer products should not exceed 0.0015% (15 ppm). This is equivalent to 0.0075% (75 ppm) in a fragrance compound used at 20% in the consumer product. Where the level of bergapten has not been determined by appropriate methods, the limits specified in the guidelines on individual oils should apply. In those cases, where such oils are used in combination with other phototoxic ingredients, the additive effect has to be taken into consideration and the use levels have to be reduced accordingly. The sum of the concentrations of all phototoxic fragrance ingredients, expressed in % of their recommended maximum level in the consumer product, shall not exceed 100.
Recommendation for ruta graveolens herb tincture 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

WGK Germany:2

ruta graveolens l. herb tincture

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