EU_Declaration79.pdf
Botanical Name: Crocus Sativus L. Common name: Saffron, Kesar Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Crocus
Sativus L. |
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Common name: |
Saffron, Kesar |
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Plant family: |
Iridaceae |
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Genus: |
Crocus |
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Appearance/Color: |
A thin liquid offering reddish-orange to golden yellow
color. |
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Odor: |
Sweet Aroma |
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Origin: |
Southwest Asia |
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Method of
Extraction: |
Hydro Distillation |
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Concentration: |
50 Percent |
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.),
a member of the Iridaceae family, is a sterile triploid geophyte plant. Saffron
is adapted to arid and semiarid regions and naturally has an annual life cycle,
but it is cultivated as a perennial crop by controlling its corm growth. It is
important to study the crucial factors affecting mother corm formation and
growth due to their special role on the dried stigma yield of saffron.
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)
is used as a coloring and flavoring agent in food preparation as well as in
perfumes and cosmetics. The main components of saffron stigmas are carotenoids
(crocetin, crocins, ?-carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin), monoterpene aldehydes
(picrocrocin and safranal), monoterpenoids (crocusatines), isophorones, and
flavonoids. Crocins and crocetin are saffron coloring agents, while the unique
aroma of saffron is related to safranal. Additionally, saffron has been
employed for many purposes in traditional medicine, and therefore the
pharmacological activities of saffron and its constituents have been
extensively studied.
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
