Essential oil petitgrain lemon is an essential oil for use as a fragrance raw material. You can use the oil in perfume, cosmetics and other scented products.

Caution!

Please read all information below and our general product information before purchase.
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), so returning is probably not possible.

Use

Essential oil petitgrain lemon has a spicy, bitter, lemon scent, which is not particularly strong, use it undiluted. It goes well with other fresh citrus scents, as well as floral scents. With floral scents, some freshness is brought to the top. You usually use between 0,1% and 5% of this substance in the fragrance composition. It is mainly a top note in perfumes and is fairly stable in most products. In soap it is not very stable, but it can be used, provided the dosage is not too low.

Store cool, dry and dark.

Properties

Essential oil petitgrain lemon is a light yellow to green liquid at room temperature. The fabric has a fairly long shelf life. The oil is made by steam distillation from twigs, leaves and unripe fruits of Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck, or: the lemon tree. Like any essential oil, this one is also a mixture of various substances. An indication of the composition is the following:

> 25% - Citral (Geranial and Neral)
10-25% - Limonene
5-10% - Nerol, alpha Terpinyl Acetate
2-5% - Citronellal, Geraniol, beta Pinene
1-2% - beta Caryophyllene, Linalool, Alpha Terpineol

Technical details

Density: 0,87

Sustainability

This oil is made from renewable raw materials. The material from which the oil is made is a by-product of lemon cultivation. Making an essential oil takes quite a lot of energy. The fragrance is degradable, but not easily.

Packaging

The 10 and 50 ml packaging is made of brown glass with a black cap. The 250 g package is made of aluminium with a white cap.

Closure is always with normal sealing caps, for dosing small amounts we recommend the use of plastic pipettes.

Dangers

Essential oil petitgrain lemon 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.
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

It contains various allergenic substances such as citral, limonene, geraniol and linalool.

Codes

Item number: 20165
Dutch name: Etherische olie petitgrain citroen
EC number: 617-086-6
CAS number EU: 84929-31-7
CAS number TSCA: 8048-51-9
FEMA number: 2853
ADR: 3/III
UN number: 1197
INCI: CITRUS LIMON LEAF OIL