[Product Name] Eucalyptus Oil
[Botanical Name] Eucalyptus globules,Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Sieb.
[CAS #] 8000-48-4
[Plant Part] Woods and Leaves
[Extraction Method] Steam Distilled
[Specification]60%,70%,80% or customization
[Country of Origin] China
[Packing]50kg,180kg/drum in galva
Specification:
Test items | Specification | Results |
Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid | Complies |
RelativeDensity | 0.895 — 0.920 | Complies |
Refractive Index | 1.4580—1.4680 | Complies |
Optical Rotation | 0 — +5℃ | Complies |
Boiling | 179℃ | Complies |
Solubility | Soluble in 70% ethanol | Complies |
Content | 80% of the Cineole | Complies |
Conclusion | Complies with the standard of Enterprise Standard |
Functions
1.Medicinal and antiseptic
The cineole-based oil is used as component in pharmaceutical preparations to relieve the symptoms of influenza and colds, in products like cough sweets,lozenges, ointments and inhalants. Eucalyptus oil has antibacterial effects on pathogenic bacteria in the respiratory tract.Inhaled eucalyptus oil vapor is a decongestant and treatment for bronchitis. Cineole controls airway mucus hypersecretion and asthma via anti-inflammatory cytokine inhibition.Eucalyptus oil also stimulates immune system response by effects on the phagocytic ability of human monocyte derived macrophages.
Eucalyptus oil also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic qualities as a topically applied liniment ingredient.
Eucalyptus oil is also used in personal hygiene products for antimicrobial properties in dental care and soaps. It can also be applied to wounds to prevent infection.
2.Repellent and biopesticide
Cineole-based eucalyptus oil is used as an insect repellent and biopesticide. In the U.S., eucalyptus oil was first registered in 1948 as an insecticide and miticide.
Flavouring
Eucalyptus oil is used in flavouring. Cineole-based eucalyptus oil is used as a flavouring at low levels (0.002%) in various products, including baked goods, confectionery, meat products andbeverages. Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial activity against a broad range of foodborne human pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms. Non-cineole peppermint gum, strawberry gum andlemon ironbark are also used as flavouring.
Fragrance
Eucalyptus oil is also used as a fragrance component to impart a fresh and clean aroma in soaps, detergents, lotions and perfumes.