KAFFIR LIME ESSENTIAL OIL
ID CARDMethod of obtaining
Complete distillation by steam distillation Part of the plant extracted
Leaves
Botanical name
Citrus hystrix
Botanical family
Rutaceae
Quality
Food grade Native country
India
Culture
Organic, Other name
Kaffir lime, Cumbava, Cumbaba, Makrut or Kaffir lime
Presentation
Amber glass bottles with codigoutte
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QUALITY
On the label, the batch number is followed by a letter indicating the packaging series.
- Appearance: limpid liquid, very fluid and mobile
- Color: colorless
- Odor: fresh, citrus, tangy, with green notes
Main biochemical constituents - Gas chromatography of batch 19HE0248:
- Monoterpenes: sabinene (2.60%)
- Monoterpenols: citronellol (7.52%) , linalool (2.84%)
- Terpene aldehydes: citronellal (74.52%)
- Terpene esters: citronellyl acetate (2.24%)
- Not recommended during the first 3 months of pregnancy .
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
- Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in certain sensitive people when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition: citronellol, linalool and, to a lesser extent, limonene.
- As a general rule, always make an application test of your preparation, in the crease of the elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.