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| GINGER OIL |
| Botanical Name |
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Oil from Zingiber Officinale |
| Chemical Constituents |
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Major components of the essential oil are the sesquiterpenes, beta-sesquiphellandrene, zingiberene and substituted phenols (gingerols/shogaols) |
| Extraction Method |
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Steam distillation of rhizomes |
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| Data sheet |
| Appearance |
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Pale yellow to Amber liquid |
| Specific gravity |
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0.865 - 0.880, at 25°C |
| Refractive index |
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1.487 - 1.490, at 25°C |
| Optical Rotation |
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--28 to –47 deg, at 25°C |
| Flash Point |
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57°C (closed cup) |
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| Odour profile |
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| Uses |
| Foods, preservatives, medicines, personal care formulations / perfumery |
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| Regulatory
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| CAS No. |
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8007 - 08 - 7 |
| FEMA No: |
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2522 |
| EINECS No. |
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283 - 634 - 2 |
| FDA REG |
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182.20 |
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| Storage |
| Store in full, tight containers (HDPE and Al), in a cool dry place, protected from sun light |
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| Contra indication |
| Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
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