EU_Declaration84.pdf
Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantium L Common name: Bitter Orange, Sour Orange Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Citrus Aurantium L |
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Common name: |
Bitter Orange, Sour Orange |
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Plant family: |
Rutaceae |
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Genus: |
Citrus |
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Appearance/Color: |
A medium consistency liquid with pale yellow to golden
color. |
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Odor: |
Intense floral aroma |
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Origin: |
Egypt |
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Method of
Extraction: |
Hydro Distillation |
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Concentration: |
50 Percent |
Citrus aurantium refers to
the bitter orange fruit. The juice, peel, and pulp can be taken orally. They
have been used to ease anxiety, digestion, and sleeplessness. Citrus
aurantium has also been used to promote weight loss. It can be applied to
the skin or diffused as an oil. Citrus aurantium can also be made into a
tea or taken as a pill, powder, or extract.
It is a valuable medicinal herb,
the orange originated in China and by the middle Ages was a favorite with
Arabian physicians. In the 16th century, an Italian princess named Anna-Marie
de Nerola reputedly discovered oil extracted from the flowers, which she used
to scent her gloves; today neroli oil, as it became known, It is prohibitively
expensive. The Chinese remain the greatest enthusiasts of medicinal oranges:
the bitter Seville orange (C. aurantium) and sweeter tangerines and
satsumas (Citrus reticulata) that are mainly used.
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
