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THYME THYMOL
Technical information
| Classification | Value |
| CAS | 8007-46-3 / 84929-51-1 |
| EINECS/EC | 284-535-7 |
| FEMA | 3064 |
| EU FEED ADDITIVE | 2b |
| INCI/NAME | Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil |
| Process | |
| Essential oil extracted by distillation |
Organoleptic information
| Parameter | Specification |
| Appearance /color | Liquid from colourless to pale yellow. |
| Odour | Characteristic, aromatic, with a slightly spicy undertone. |
Physicochemical information
| Parameter | Specification |
| Density(gr/ml @20ºC) | 0,910-0,950 |
| Refractive Index ( @20ºC) | 1,494-1,504 |
| Optical rotation (º @20) | -6,0 + 0,0 |
| Flashpoint (ºC) | +61 |
| Solubility | Insoluble en agua |
Chemical composition
| Component | GC-area % |
| para-cymene | 14-28% |
| linalool | 3-6% |
| gamma-terpinene | 4-11% |
| carvacrol | 1-5% |
| thymol | 35-55% |
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
