Essential oil Cardamom seed *ADR*

Essential oil Cardamom seed is an essential oil for use as a fragrance raw material. Use the oil, for example, in perfume, cosmetics and other scented products.

Attention!

Please read all information below and the general product information before purchasing. Not intended for use in food, vape liquids or other internal use. Intended to be mixed 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. Will be shipped as dangerous in transport (ADR), therefore returning is probably not possible.

Use

Essential Oil Cardamom seed has the distinctive metallic spice scent of cardamom. It is quite strong and you usually use it in small quantities, for that reason it can be useful to make a 10% dilution, for example in DPG. In small quantities it can add a nice accent to almost all types of floral scents. In addition, it is mainly used in amber perfumes, in leather, citrus and spice scents. You usually use between 0,1% and 2% of this substance in the fragrance composition, you can overdose, but then cardamom is the first thing you will smell. It is primarily a top to middle note in perfumes and is stable in most products, including soap. Store cool, dry and dark.

Properties

Essential oil Cardamom seed is a pale yellow to yellow liquid at room temperature. The substance has a reasonably long shelf life. The oil is made by steam distillation from the seeds of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton, or cardamom. Like any essential oil, it is also a mixture of various substances. An indication of the composition is the following: > 25% - 1,8-Cineole 2-5% - beta Caryophyllene, Geraniol, Geranylacetate, d Limonene, Myrcene, alpha Pinene, Sabinene, gamma Terpinene, 4-Terpineol, alpha Terpineol For all raw materials, but certainly the more natural ones, the smell, color and other properties can vary within a certain bandwidth from batch to batch and over time.

Technical details

Density: 0,93

Sustainability

This fragrance is made from renewable raw materials. Making an essential oil takes energy. The degradability in the environment is poor.

Packaging

The 10 and 50 ml packaging is made of brown glass with a black plastic, child-resistant (PP) cap. The 250 g packaging is made of aluminium with a white plastic (PP) cap. Because the cap for the 250 g package is not child-resistant, this package is only sold to companies. Closing is always with regular caps, for dosing small quantities we recommend the use of plastic pipettes.

Dangers

Essential oil Cardamom seed is classified as a hazardous substance, with the following characteristics: DANGER H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. It contains allergenic substances, including geraniol, limonene and linalool.

Codes

Item number: 20168 Dutch name: Etherische olie Kardemom zaad EC number: 288-922-1 EU CAS number: 85940-32-5 CAS number TSCA: 8000-66-6 FEMA number: 2241 ADR: 3/III UN number: 1197 INCI: ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED OIL