Grapefruit Oil
The invigorating essence of Grapefruit Essential Oil is meticulously expressed from the aromatic peels of the grapefruit, in Hindi also known as Chakotra. This vibrant fruit traces its roots to Barbados and belongs to the Rutaceae family of plants. Like its citrus counterparts, grapefruit is abundant in Vitamin C and antioxidants, offering a multitude of benefits. Freshly expressed Grapefruit Essential Oil has a thin, watery consistency and a sweet, tart aroma. The oil has a clear to greenish color (white variety) or a pale yellow to reddish-orange color (pink variety).
Botanical Name:
Citrus paradisi
Extraction Method:
Expression
Product Color:
Greenish color (white variety) or a pale yellow to orange (pink variety)
Product Odour:
Fresh, Citric
Viscosity:
Low
Flash Point:
48°C.(118.4°C.)
Boiling Point:
171.00°C.@760.00mm Hg
Specific Gravity:
0.84800 to 0.85600@ 25.00°C.
Refractive Index:
1,4650-1,4850 20°C.
Optical Rotation:
90/100°C.
Usage Application:
Aromatherapy, Fragrance, Food, Nutraceutical, Medical Industries
FEMA Number:
2530
EINECS Number:
289-904-6
CAS Number
90045-43-5
Organic Available:
Yes
Kosher/Halal Available:
Both
Country of Origin:
India
Available Grades: *
A & B
Laboratory Testing: **
GCMS available, Chirality and Isotope testing upon request
Shelf Life:
24 Months
Storage:
Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place.
Custom Bottel & Label:
Available
Toxicity:
Hazards: Has low risk photo toxicity. Can sensitise the skin if oxidised. Contraindications (dermal): If it is applied to the skin at more than the maximum use level, the skin must not be exposed to sunlight for 12 hours. Cautions: Old or oxidised oils should be avoided. Maximum dermal use level by IFRA: 4%
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EXISTING QUALITY GRADES *
Grade A: 100% Pure and Natural (P&N): no additives, most expensive, unaltered, costly.
Grade B: Near to Natural Oils (NNO): adulterated with natural components or similar oils, meeting various industry standards like ISO, C14, physical constants, organoleptic, and chirality. still relatively costly.
Grade C: Reconstituted Oils (RCO): blends of natural and synthetic, may not pass tests like C14 and chirality, they meet ordinary GCMS testing and ISO standards.
Grade D: Perfume Quality Oils (PQO): similar fragrances added to imitate original aroma Trained individuals, easily recognised, fails all tests. very inexpensive.
LABORATORY TESTING **
Standard testing is done by Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry.
About 60% of adulterated oils cannot be detected by standard testing.
Additional testing methods are Chirality Testing, Isomeric Testing, Marker Compound Testing, Component Ratio Evaluation and others.
Ask us if all or some of these tests have been performed for your selection of oils. We offer customs testing as needed for larger orders .
CAUTION
This product should be avoided during pregnancy and by individuals with sensitive skin. Can cause sensitization and shuld be used in very low concentrations. All Essential Oils are highly concentrated, and if applied to skin or body, should be diluted up to a maximum dosage of 4% within a suitable carrier oil.