EU_Declaration78.pdf
Botanical Name: Santalum albums Common name: Sandalwood Plant family: Read More
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Botanical Name: |
Santalum albums |
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Common name: |
Sandalwood |
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Plant family: |
Santalaceae |
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Genus: |
Santalum |
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Appearance/Color: |
Colorless thick liquid |
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Odor: |
Base note having soothing fragrance |
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Origin: |
India |
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Method of
Extraction: |
Hydro Distillation |
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Concentration: |
50 Percent |
Sandalwood oil, distilled from
the heart wood and roots of the sandalwood tree, is one of the most valuable
essential oils, valued by perfumers for its woody notes, providing a deep rich
base note to perfumes and acting as a natural fixative. Sandalwood oils come
from a range of species, and while they all have similar uses, quality and
characteristics vary between the oils of the different species. The key species
used for distillation of essential oils are listed below, with East Indian
Sandalwood oil and Australian Sandalwood oil dominating supplies to the market:
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East Indian Sandalwood oil (Santalum album).
The most well-known and oldest traded type of sandalwood, in use for thousands
of years. Cultivation centered in India (it is native to the highlands of
southern India and the Malayan Archipelago) with the center of production in
India in Mysore. Its natural distribution extends down to Indonesia
(particularly Timor), and it has been introduced into Australia and plantations
established in the tropical northwestern areas – an estimated 8,000 ha with
annual additions of around 1,000 ha; more recently it has also been introduced
into a number of the S Pacific Islands and plantations established (Fiji,
Tonga, Vanuatu, New Caledonia);
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Australian Sandalwood oil (Santalum spicatum,
syn. Eucarya spicata). (Also referred to as West Australian Sandalwood oil).
Native to the desert-like areas of SW Australia, close to Perth. Substantial
plantations have also now been established – around 15,000 ha with annual
additions of 1-2,000 ha. A second sandalwood species, S. lanceolatum, is also
found in Australia, principally in Queensland, NSW, and northwestern part of
Western Australia, but is little used commercially.
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Santalum paniculatum. Only found in
Hawaii. Around 7,000 ha reported to be under sustainable management. Commercial
oil now coming onto the market.
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Santalum yasi. Found in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
Traditionally included in mixed cropping agroforestry cultivation systems. The
species hybridizes readily with S. album resulting in variable quality of oil
depending on the source trees.
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Santalum austrocaledonicum. Found in
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia.
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
