Citronella Oil
Citronella oil is extracted from a grass (Cymbopogon winteranus) native to Sri Lanka, Java (Indonesia) and China.
1.Quick Details
CAS No: 8000-29-1
HS Code: 3301292000
BOTANICAL NAME: Cymbopogon Nardus and Cymbopogon Winterianus.
Raw Material: Leaves
Color: Light yellow to yellow clear
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
INCI Name: Cymbopogon Nardus (citronella) Oil
Grade: therapeutic & cosmetic grade
Packaging: 50kg net drum
2. Introduction
Citronella oil is extracted from a grass (Cymbopogon winteranus) native to Sri Lanka, Java (Indonesia) and China.
China is the world's largest exporter of citronella oil (Indonesia being second). It is estimated that total world production of citronella is around 4,000 tons with China and Indonesia representing a 40% share of this volume.
Historically China has had a lower cost basis for this product and as a result is the dominant producer.
Based on unconfirmed data China's citronella exports can be summarised as follows:
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YEAR |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
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Quantity (MT) |
2200 |
1200 |
980 |
750 |
730 |
3. Specifications
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Items |
Specifications |
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1. |
Appearance: |
light yellow to yellow clear liquid |
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2. |
Odour: |
with a strong sweet grass aroma |
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3. |
Relative density: |
0.888~0.892 |
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4. |
Refractive index: |
1.470~1.474 |
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5. |
Optical rotaiton: |
-7°~ -13° |
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6. |
Solubility: |
easy soluble in 95% ethanol |
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7. |
Content: |
citronellal 32-40% citronellol 9-18 % geraniol 20~25% |
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8. |
total assay of alcohol |
85%minimum |
4. Application
1. Citronella oil is usually used to extract citronellal
which can be synthesised into hydroxycitroellal, geraniol and menthol.
2. Citronella oil used extensively as a source of
perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol and geraniol.
3. It is widely
used as an insect repellent
4. The US Food
& Drug Administration consider citronella oil as generally recognized as
safe (GRAS).
5. Storage:
Store in cool and dry place
6. Conditions of Transport
Dangerous goods GHS05
,GHS07
,GHS08