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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
Product name: Citronella oil
CAS number: 8000-29-1
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Citronellal content: 32%-40%
Citronellol content: 9%-18%
Geraniol content: 19%-25%
Appearance: Pale yellow to yellow clearly liquid.
Odour: Similar with the characteristic fragrance of citronella.
Boiling point: 200℃
Flash point: Closed Cup: 77℃
Density: 0.880 - 0.900 (20℃)
Refractive index: 1.466 - 1.473 (20℃)
Vapor pressure: 0.000098 mm of Hg (20℃)
Solubility: Soluble in methanol. Partially soluble in cold water.
Stability: When stored under advised conditions, re-test after 12 months, then at 3 monthly intervals up to a maximum shelf life of 36 months.
PROPERTIES
Citronella oil is one of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). It is a biopesticide (biochemical) with a non-toxic mode of action. Oil of Citronella is an insect repellent/feeding depressant and an animal repellent. Its main active ingredients are citronellal, citronellol and geraniol.
Insect Repellent: Repel insects without the use of chemicals or potentially environmentally unfriendly applications, using citronella oil. This is perhaps the most common use of this oil, and what it is most noted for. There are multiple ways to use the oil to repel mosquitoes, no-see-ums, fleas and other insects. Candles are good for use outdoors, such as at campsites or backyard gatherings. Citronella oil in lotion or spray form can be applied to repel insects, applied either directly on the skin, or on the clothing of people who are sensitive to direct exposure to the oil.
Household Uses: Disinfect rooms in home using citronella oil. The oil is said to have anti-bacterial properties that promote a clean and sterile environment. Simply mix several drops of citronella oil with vinegar, and apply it directly to surfaces with a rag. For those with a cold or flu, adding a touch of citronella oil in a vaporizer will promote healing, in addition to a cleaner environment in general. Also, the lemony smell is very appealing to many; as a result the oil can be used as an air freshener. Finally, just as citronella is used by humans to repel insects, it can be applied to pets to rid them of fleas.
TOXICOLOGY
LD50 acute oral for rats is 7200 mg/kg.
LD50 acute dermal for rabbits is 4700 mg/kg.
LC50 acute inhalation > 3.1 mg/l.
Eye irritation: Irritation cleared within 7 days or less.
Sensitisation: non-sensitizer.
PACKAGING: 180 kgs/drum.