Essential oil Grapefruit CP *ADR*

Essential Oil Grapefruit CP is an essential oil for use as a fragrance raw material. For example, use the oil in perfume, cosmetics and other scented products.

Caution!

Before purchasing, please read all the information below and the general product information.
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 sent as dangerous in transport (ADR), therefore it is probably not possible to return.

Use

Essential oil Grapefruit CP has a citrus scent with a characteristic bitter aspect. The scent is not particularly strong: use it undiluted. It goes well with other citrus fragrances. The characteristic bitter scent provides a more exciting fragrance. You usually use between 0,1% and 10% of this substance in the fragrance composition. It is mainly a top note in perfumes and is not very stable in more aggressive products: it is better not to use it in soap.

Store cool, dry and dark.

Properties

Essential oil Grapefruit CP is a light yellow to orange-yellow liquid at room temperature. The oil has a short shelf life and is sensitive to oxygen: replace the oil at least once a year. The oil is made by cold pressing the epicarp of the fruits of Citrus paradisi Macfad. AKA grapefruit. Like any essential oil, this one is also a mixture of various substances. An indication of the composition is the following:
> 25% - Limonene
2-5% - Myrcene, alpha Pinene

The botanical naming is difficult, various citrus oils are sold under the name grapefruit oil, such as those from the Citrus maxima and Citrus x grandis. Essential oil traders are also regularly confused, in many countries there is not even a word for all those variants. The English name is grapefruit, the French name is pamplemousse, but that can also refer to another fruit, the German name is grapefruit.

Technical details

Density: 0,85
Log p: 4,5
Vapour pressure: 195 Pa
Melting point: < -25°C

This product is very sensitive to oxidation, which is why 0,1% alpha tocopherol has been added as an antioxidant. Apart from that, it is a pure essential oil.

Sustainability

This fragrance is made from renewable raw materials. In principle, the rest of the grape fruit can be used for juice production, making double use of the same fruit. 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, child-resistant plastic (PP) cap. The 250 g package is made of aluminium with a white plastic (PP) cap. The latter does not have a child-resistant cap and may therefore not be sold to private individuals. Closure is always with normal sealing caps, for dosing small amounts we recommend the use of plastic pipettes.

Dangers

Essential oil Grapefruit CP 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.
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

It contains the allergenic substances citral, limonene and linalool

Codes

Article number: 20131
Dutch name: Essential oil Grapefruit CP
EC number: 289-904-6
EU CAS number: 90045-43-5
CAS number TSCA: 8016-20-4
FEMA number: 2530
ADR: 3/III
UN number: 1197
INCI: CITRUS PARADISI PEEL OIL