EU_Declaration_14.pdf
Botanical Name: Illicium verum Common name: Star Anise Plant family:� Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Illicium verum |
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Common name: |
Star Anise |
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Plant family: |
Schisandraceae |
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Genus: |
Illicium |
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Appearance/Color: |
A clear & slightly hazy liquid |
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Odor: |
Sweet Aroma |
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Origin: |
Egypt |
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Method of Extraction: |
Hydro Distillation |
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Concentration: |
50 Percent |
Anise
is a dainty, white-flowered urnbelliferous annual, about 18 inches high, with
secondary feather-like leaflets of bright green, hence its name (of mediaeval
origin), Pimpinella, from dipinella, or twicepinnate, in allusion to the
form of the leaves.
It is a native of Egypt, Greece,
Crete and Asia Minor and was cultivated by the ancient Egyptians. It was well
known to the Greeks, being mentioned by Dioscorides and Pliny and was
cultivated in Tuscany in Roman times. In the Middle Ages its cultivation spread
to Central Europe
Anise fruit yields on
distillation from 2.5 to 3.5 per cent. of a fragrant, syrupy, volatile oil, of
which anethol, present to about 90 per cent., is the principal aromatic
constituent. It has a strong Anise odour and separates in the form of shining
white crystalline scales on cooling the oil. Other constituents of the fruit
are a fixed oil, choline, sugar and mucilage.
Also known as hydrosols, floral
waters are actually a by-product of the steam distillation process used to
capture essential oils. During a normal essential oil distillation process, the
steam containing the oils is cooled to turn it into water, and the essential
oils floating on top are skimmed off and bottled. The remaining water is
considered floral water! Any floral water contains water, water-soluble
components of the plant, and trace amounts of the essential oil. This unique
composition lends each floral water a full spectrum of the essence and
properties of the botanical material from which it was derived. Though they are
most often called floral waters, hydrosols can be produced from any plant
matter like herbs, needles, leaves, woods, barks, and seeds.
Floral waters have many valuable
uses in beauty, skincare, haircare, and household products. At Venkatramna
Industries, we offer wide range of floral waters for a variety of product
applications. They can be sold as pure floral waters to be used as sprays and
spritzers, or they can be strategically blended with other ingredients to
create versatile consumer products.
COMMON USAGE
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Skincare (Cosmetics)
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Perfumery
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Safety Summary
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Hazardous: Not classified as hazrdous.
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Contraindications (Oral): Pregnancy,
breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependant cancers, children under 5
years of Age.
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Maximum Dermal Use Level: Not Established
Organ Specific Effects
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Adverse Skin Reactions: Not known.
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Cardiovascular Effects: Not known.
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Reproductive Toxicity: Not Known
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Hepatotoxicity: Not Found
Systemic Effects
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Acute Toxicity:
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ORAL (LD50): Not Known
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DERMAL (LD50): Not known
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Subcute & Subchronic Toxicity: Skin: May
cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye irritation. Ingestion: May cause
gastrointestinal tract irritation. Inhalation: Inhalation of mist or vapor may
cause respiratory tract irritation.
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Carcinogenic: Not Classified
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
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Ecotoxicity: Not available
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Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous
short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
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Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available
