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General Material Information

Trivial Name nutmeg oil terpeneless
Short Description myristica fragrans oil terpeneless
CAS Number 8008-45-5
FEMA Number 2793
FDA UNII Search
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 8008-45-5 ; NUTMEG, OIL (MYRISTICA FRAGRANS HOUTT.)
Synonyms
  • myristica fragrans oil terpeneless
  • oil nutmeg east indian terpeneless
  • myristica fragrans houtt. oil terpeneless
  • Oils, nutmeg
  • Myristica oil
  • Nutmeg oil
  • Oil of myristica
  • Oil of nutmeg
  • Oils, Myristicafragrans

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Other Information

Export Tariff Code:3301.29.5045
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.905 to 9.153
Refractive Index 1.47 to 1.55 @ 20 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 52.78 °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
paraffin oil Yes
water No
propylene glycol No
Stability
ph from 3 - 12 Unspecified
up to 13.1% naoh Unspecified
up to 24.8% nacl Unspecified
up to 7.5% nahco3 Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Spicy
spicy, nutmeg
General comment At 100.00 %. spicy nutmeg
Flavor Type: Spicy
nutmeg
General comment Nutmeg

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Acacia, Algae, Allspice, Allspice, Amber, Angelica, Arnica flower, Bay rum, Bayberry, Bayberry, Beeswax absolute replacer, Calamus oil replacer, Caraway seed, Cardamom oil replacer, Carnation, Carrot seed, Cassia, Cassia blossom, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary sage oil replacer, Clove, Copaiba balsam, Coriander, Croton eluteria bark, Cumin oil replacer, Currant bud absolute replacer, Curry leaf, Cypress oil replacer, Dill weed, Dogwood, Elder flower, Flouve blossom, Galangal root, Geranium, Ginger, Ginger white ginger, Gingerbread, Graham cracker, Guaiacwood, Habuba, Hay new mown hay, Heather, Hinoki oil replacer, Hollyberry, Hop, Jonquil, Lovage root, Mace, Maja, Marjoram, Mimosa, Moss, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Oriental, Osmanthus, Parsley leaf, Pepper, Pepper black pepper, Pepper tree berry, Pine needle, Pizza, Pumpkin pie, Reseda, Root beer, Rose d'orient, Rose dog rose, Rose moss rose, Saffron, Sassafras, Seaweed absolute replacer, Snake root, Spice, Spicewood, Spikenard oil replacer, Tansy oil replacer, Tarragon oil replacer, Tolu balsam, Wormwood oil replacer
Flavoring purposes Angelica, Caraway seed, Carrot seed, Copaiba balsam, Coriander, Croton eluteria bark, Currant bud absolute replacer, Curry leaf, Dill weed, Galangal root, Guaiacwood, Lovage root, Marjoram, Mustard, Parsley leaf, Pepper black pepper, Pepper tabasco pepper, Pepper tree berry, Pine needle, Sarsaparilla, Snake root, Tansy oil replacer, Tarragon oil replacer, Tea black tea, Wasabi, Worcestershire sauce
Other purposes Boldus oil replacer, Liverwort, Pepper chili pepper, Watercress nasturtium

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
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:
intraperitoneal-cat LDLo 10 mL/kg
JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association. Vol. 234, Pg. 274, 1975.

oral-rat LD50 2620 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY)
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 631, 1976.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 10000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 631, 1976.

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
Recommendation for nutmeg oil terpeneless usage levels up to:
2.0000 % 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: -75.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -14.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 1.20000640.00000
condiments / relishes: -21.00000
confectionery froastings: 2.0000030.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -13.00000
fruit ices: -13.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -19.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: -150.00000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8008-45-5
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
myristica fragrans houtt. oil terpeneless
Chemidplus:0008008455