Safety Data Sheet Citronella Oil

Citronella oil

 

General

Synonyms: Oil of Citronella, Citronella Oil Java, Cymbopogon Winterianus Jowitt Oil.

Use: flavouring agent, insect repellent

Molecular formula:

Cas no: 8000-29-1

Ec no: winterianus 294-954-7

Physical data

Appearance: colourless or light yellow liquid with characteristic odour of wood or grass.

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Specific gravity: 0.88

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Geraniol content: 70%

Stability

Stable. Flammable.

Solubility in ethanol 80% 1:2

Clear

Toxicology

May be harmful if ingested in quantity. May act as a skin or eye iritant.

Toxicity data

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SKN – RBT LD50 4700 mg kg ^-1

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Personal protection

Not believed to be a hazardous material in normal use.

 

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