CASSIA
Technical information
| Classification | Value |
| CAS | 84961-46-6 / 8007-80-5 |
| EINECS/EC | 284-635-0 |
| FEMA | 2258 |
| EU FEED ADDITIVE | 2b131-eo |
| INCI/NAME | Cinnamomum Cassia Oil |
| Process | |
| Essential oil extracted by distillation. |
Organoleptic information
| Parameter | Specification |
| Appearance /color | Clear liquid, yellow to orange |
| Odour | Sweet, balsamic, spicy |
Physicochemical information
| Parameter | Specification |
| Density(gr/ml @20ºC) | 1,045-1,060 |
| Refractive Index ( @20ºC) | 1,600-1,630 |
| Optical rotation (º @20) | -2,0 – +2,0 |
| Flashpoint (ºC) | +122 |
| Solubility | Insoluble en agua |
Chemical composition
| Component | GC-area % |
| Cinnamaldehyde | 70-89% |
| coumarin | ≤4% |
| trans-o-methoxy-cinnamaldehyde | 0-15% |
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
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