| Preferred name | sweet basil oleoresin |
| Trivial Name | ocimum basilicum l. oleoresin |
| Short Description | oleoresin basil |
| FEMA Number | 2120 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 977017-82-5 ; BASIL, OLEORESIN (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.) |
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| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 54.44 °C TCC |
| Odor Type: Licorice | |
| basil, minty, tea green tea, tarragon, fennel, spicy | |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1996) | At 100.00 %. basil minty green tea tarragon fennel spicy |
| Flavor Type: Licorice | |
| basil, licorice, tarragon, root beer, spicy, resinous | |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1996) | Sweet licorice tarragon root beer spicy resinous |
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| Applications | |
| Flavoring purposes | Herbal |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
| R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin R 40/22 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect, harmful if swallowed. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing | |
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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: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| 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) | |||
| methyl eugenol | Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Potential carcinogenic activity in animals | ||
| eugenol | Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
| estragole | Max. Found: 34.00 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
| 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: | - | 16.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | 2.00000 | 5.00000 | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
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| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | - | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
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| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | - | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
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| other grains: | - | - | |
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| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
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