Description:
Citronella oil is extracted from fresh, dried or part dried grassby the steam distillation of Citronella plant.SPECIFICATION
General Characteristics-
Product Citronella oil
Part of the plantused Herb
CASNO. 8000-29-1
EINECSNO. 289-753-6
FEMANO. 2308
Appearance Liquid
Color Colorless to light yellow
Odor Pungent,fruity
PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTY-
Density | 0.880-0.898 |
Refractive density | 1.463-1.483 |
Optical rotation | -4 to 2 |
Melting point | NA |
Flash point | 73°C |
Assay | - |
Acid value |
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Solubility | Soluble in methyl, partially soluble in cold water. |
Storage | To be stored in cool and dry place, below temperature 25°C |
CITRonELLA OIL
Citronella oil is extracted from fresh, dried or part driedgrass by the steam distillation of Citronella plant.
USES:
Citronella oil''s most useful quality is that of it being aninsect repellent. It is best used in a spray, a diffuser or on acotton ball amongst linen. It is also useful in ridding cats anddogs of fleas, to clear the mind and has a general toning and toniceffect on the body. It is helpful with colds, flu and minorinfections and also has deodorizing qualities. The therapeuticproperties of citronella oil are antiseptic, insecticide,deodorant, diaphoretic, parasitic, bactericidal, tonic andstimulant. It can be used for infection of the respiratory tract,arthritis and general pains. It is perfact additive to creamlotion and soaps.
PROPERTIES:
The color of oil varies from yellow for the leaf oil and redbrown for the bark oil. The
viscosity is medium to watery. Citronella oil has aslightly sweet lemony smell
The main chemical components of citronella oil are citronellicacid, borneol, citronellol, geraniol, nerol, citral, citronellal,camphene, dipentene and limonene.
Citronella oil may irritate sensitive skin and cause dermatitisin certain individuals.
It is native to Srilanka and Java.
