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Technical information
| Classification | Value |
| CAS | 8008-26-2 / 90063-52-8 |
| EINECS/EC | 290-010-3 |
| FEMA | 2631 |
| EU FEED ADDITIVE | 2b141-eo |
| INCI/NAME | Citrus aurantifolia Swingle |
| Process | |
| Essential oil extracted by cold pressing |
Organoleptic information
| Parameter | Specification |
| Appearance /color | Clear yellow liquid |
| Odour | Citrus, intense, fresh |
Physicochemical information
| Parameter | Specification |
| Density(gr/ml @20ºC) | 0,54-0,872 |
| Refractive Index ( @20ºC) | 1,474-1,480 |
| Optical rotation (º @20) | +34,0 – +50,0 |
| Flashpoint (ºC) | +50 |
| Solubility | Insoluble en agua |
Chemical composition
| Component | GC-area % |
| Limonene | 45-52% |
| alpha-Terpineol | 6-8% |
| gamma-terpinene | 10-14% |
| Terpinolene | 5,5-10,5% |
| beta-caryophyllene | 0,2-0,8% |
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
