Osmanthus absolute

Osmanthus absolute is an absolute for use in products such as perfumes, cosmetics, and air fresheners.

Caution!

Before purchasing, read all information below and the general product information.
Not intended for use in food, vape liquids, or other internal use.
Intended for mixing with other fragrances: on its own, the scent can be dull or even unpleasant.
Do not use undiluted on the skin: it is a raw material, not a finished product.

Use

Osmanthus absolute has a fruity scent reminiscent of apricot and honey. The scent is not particularly strong, so it can be used undiluted. It is primarily used in fruity accords. Typically, between 0,1% and 5% of this substance is used in the fragrance composition. It pairs well with fruity scents, but also with floral fragrances like jasmine. It sweetens the overall effect. In perfumes, it's primarily a heart note. Unfortunately, little is known about its stability.

Store in a cool, dry, dark place, and out of reach of children.

Properties

Osmanthus absolute is an orange-yellow liquid at room temperature. It has a fairly long shelf life, provided it's stored in a cool, dry, dark place (NOT in the refrigerator).

The extract is made by soaking the flowers of Osmanthus fragans Lour. in a solvent. After further processing with alcohol, the fragrance remains, except for a small amount of solvent: the absolute can contain up to 2% alcohol.

Like any plant extract, this one is a mixture of various substances. The composition is as follows:
> 25% - beta-ionone
10-25% - dihydro-beta-ionone, linalool oxide
5-10% - gamma-decalactone
1-2% - linalool

Technical details

Density: 0,96

Sustainability

Osmanthus absolute is made from plant materials. It is poorly biodegradable.
A considerable amount of land is required for the production of plants for a small amount of extract.

Packaging

The 1 and 5 gram packages are made of brown glass with a black cap. The 20 gram  packages are made of aluminum with a black cap.
The bottles are supplied without dropper inserts; for small quantities, it is best to use dropper pipettes.

Hazards

Osmanthus absolute is classified as a hazardous substance with the following characteristics:

WARNING
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
H411 -  Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

It contains the allergenic substances geraniol and linalool, as well as others in smaller quantities.

Codes

Article number: 22423
Dutch name: Osmanthus absolute
EC number: 296-209-1
EU CAS number: 92347-21-2
TSCA CAS number: 68917-05-5
FEMA number: 3750
ADR: 9/III
UN number: 3082
INCI: OSMANTHUS FRAGRANCE FLOWER EXTRACT