lime specialty

Lime specialty is a synthetic fragrance compound characterized by its strong citrus lime odor, often described as fresh and zesty. It exists as a fragrance agent with notable synonyms including aldehyde limette, kalamanzest, and lime perfume base. This compound is a member of the aldehyde chemical class and contributes specific lime-like sensory notes in perfumery and fragrance formulations. It is soluble in alcohol but not in water, which affects its formulation properties. The compound can be cross-referenced under controlled vocabulary databases such as PubChem for detailed chemical information. Typically, lime specialty is derived via synthesis rather than extracted directly from natural lime sources, serving as a stable and consistent aroma ingredient.

While lime specialty does not occur naturally, it replicates the characteristic scent of lime essential oils and citrus peel extracts. Its primary use is in fragrance applications, where it provides a vibrant citrus note in perfumes, personal care products, and household items. Regulatory frameworks such as the IFRA (Global) Code of Practice govern its usage, particularly concerning phototoxicity considerations. This compound is not intended for food flavoring purposes. In perfumery, lime specialty offers a precise lime aroma with potential stability advantages over natural oils, making it a valuable ingredient for consistent fragrance profiles.

Lime specialty exhibits solubility in alcohol solvents while remaining insoluble in water, influencing its incorporation into various fragrance bases. This solubility profile facilitates its blending in ethanol-based perfumes and colognes but limits direct use in aqueous formulations. The compound’s volatility and odor profile contribute to its effectiveness as a top or middle note in fragrance compositions. Its chemical stability and interaction with other ingredients are essential considerations in formulation design. Additionally, lime specialty may carry phototoxic risks, necessitating adherence to concentration limits in products applied to skin, as specified by fragrance regulatory bodies.

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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
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 lime specialty flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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