EU_Declaration87.pdf
Botanical Name: Citrus limonum Common name: lemon Plant family: Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Citrus
limonum |
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Common name: |
lemon |
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Plant family: |
Rutaceae |
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Genus: |
Citrus |
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Appearance/Color: |
Colorless to yellow liquid |
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Odor: |
Top note with strong aroma |
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Origin: |
Egypt |
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Method of Extraction: |
Hydro Distillation |
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Concentration: |
50 Percent |
The health benefits of lemon are
due to its many nourishing elements like vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A,
vitamin E, folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, copper,
calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and protein. It is a
fruit that contains flavonoids, which are composites that contain antioxidant
and cancer-fighting properties. It helps to prevent diabetes, constipation,
high blood pressure, fever, indigestion, as well as improves the skin, hair,
and teeth. Studies conducted at the American Urological Association highlight
the fact that lemonade or lemon juice can eliminate the occurrence of kidney
stones by forming urinary citrate, which prevents the formation of crystals.
The origin of the lemon is
unknown, though lemons are thought to have first grown in Assam (a region in
northeast India), northern Burma or China. A study of the genetic origin of the
lemon reported it to be hybrid between bitter orange (sour orange) and citron.
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
