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We offer a complete product range of Eucalyptus Oil
Description-
Eucalyptus is an evergreen tree which grows faster, native to Australlia and cultivated worldwide such as in India, Europe & South Africa. Eucalyptus oil is obtained from Eucalyptus globulus belongs to Myrtaceae family. Eucalyptus globulus oil has high content cineole up to 60-70%.
Extraction-
Eucalyptus oil is extracted from fresh or partially dried leaves and young twigs through steam distillation.
Composition-
Its composition are cineole, α-pinene, β-pinene, α-phellandrene, 1, 8-cineole, limonene, terpinen-4-ol, aromadendrene, epiglobulol, piperitone and globulol.
Properties-
Eucalyptus oil is colorless to pale yellow liquid in appearance; its odor is aromatic and camphoraceous, a strong woody and sweet odor taste is followed by a cold sensation.
Blending-
Eucalyptus oil is particularly well blends with benzoin, thyme, lavender, lemongrass oil, lemon, pine, frankincense, rosemary, marjoram and cedar wood oil.
Uses–
Safety and Precautions-
Avoid excessive use of eucalyptus oil as it can lead to skin sensitization.
Do not take orally eucalyptus oil without doctor supervision.
Do not give children under age 6 and not even in cough drops with eucalyptus oil.
Pregnant and breast feeding should not take eucalyptus oil.
Eucalyptus Oil :-
Botanical Source – Eucalyptus globules
Appearance – Colourless or pale yellow liquid
Odor – Reminiscent of 1, 8-cineol
Identification
TLC Meets the requirement
GC Meets the requirement
Specific Gravity – 0.904 – 0.927
Specific Rotation – 0° to +10°
Refractive Index at 20°C 1.458 to 1.470
Solubility – Soluble in 5 volume of ethanol (70%)
Eucalyptol – Min. 60%
Storage – Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage Area.
Specification of Eucalyptus Oil:
Testing Protocol – BP
Appearance – Colourless or pale yellow liquid
Odour – Reminiscent of 1, 8 cineol
Identification
TLC – Meets the requirement
GC – Meets the requirement
Relative Density – 0.906 – 0.927
Specific Rotation – 0° to +10°
Refractive Index at 20°C – 1.458 to 1.470
Solubility in Alcohol – Soluble in 5 volume of ethanol (70%)
Aldehyde – Meets the requirement
Chromatographic Profile:
α-pinene – 0.05% to 10%
β-pinene – 0.05% to 1.5%
Sabinene – Maximum 0.3%
α-phellandrene – 0.05% to 1.5%
Limonene – 0.05% to 15%
1, 8 Cineole – Min. 70%
Camphor – Max. 0.1%
Storage – Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage area