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W211233

Sigma-Aldrich

Melissa oil

greener alternative

natural, FG, product of Essential oils and Herbs Ltd

Synonym(s):

Balm leaves oil

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About This Item

CAS Number:
FEMA Number:
2112
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

Melissa officinalis

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
natural

Agency

EU Regulation 1223/2009
follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

composition

Contains IFRA restricted Balm leaves extract, EU 1223/2009 restrictedLimonene and linalool, and EU 1223/2009 and IFRA restricted Citral,Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, and Benzyl Benzoate.

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

citral (neral+geranial), linalool, citronellol, limonene (sum of D, L and DL), eugenol, benzyl benzoate, limonene (sum of D, L and DL), geraniol

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

fresh; citrus; sweet

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General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

176.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

80 °C


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Articles

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