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SPANISH OREGANO
Technical information
| Classification | Value |
| CAS | 8007-11-2 / 90131-59-2 |
| EINECS/EC | 290-371-7 |
| FEMA | 2828 |
| EU FEED ADDITIVE | 2b454-eo |
| INCI/NAME | Thymus Capitatus Herb Oil |
| Process | |
| Essential oil extracted by distillation |
Organoleptic information
| Parameter | Specification |
| Appearance /color | Clear yellow to dark brown liquid |
| Odour | Characteristic, aromatic, phenolic, with a slightly spicy base |
Physicochemical information
| Parameter | Specification |
| Density(gr/ml @20ºC) | 0,925-0,955 |
| Refractive Index ( @20ºC) | 1,490-1,515 |
| Optical rotation (º @20) | -5,0 – +5,0 |
| Flashpoint (ºC) | +65 |
| Solubility | Insoluble en agua |
Chemical composition
| Component | GC-area % |
| Carvacrol | 60-80% |
| para-Cymene | 4-10% |
| gamma-terpinene | 3-9% |
| Terpinen-4-ol | 0,5-2% |
| beta-caryophyllene | 0,5-4% |
| Linalool | <3% |
Shelf life
Minimum 2 years. After this time, the quality must be checked before use.
Storage
Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated and protected from light in tightly packed, closed containers
Intended use
Suitable for FEED: Flavouring compound additive (Reg. (EC) 1831/2003)
Packaging
– HDPE IBC: 900kg
– Steel drums: 200kg
– HDPE jerrycans: 5-10-25 kg
– PET bottles: 0.4 -10.00kg
