Name | Buchu Oil |
Synonyms | Buccuoil FEMA 2169 Buchu Oil Bucculeafoil BUCHU EXTRACT Bucchuleafoil Buchu Extract Buchu Leaf Oil BUCHU LEAF OIL BUCHU LEAVES OIL BUCHU LEAF EXTRACT |
CAS | 68650-46-4 |
EINECS | 205-071-3 |
Density | 0.922 g/mL at 25 °C |
Flash Point | 60℃ |
Appearance | liquid |
Refractive Index | n20/D1.476 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Dark brown liquid. Relative density (d15)0.918~0.960, optical rotation -15 ° ~-48 ° was strong and fresh sweet, bitter taste. |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R65 - Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomitting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
UN IDs | UN3082 - class 9 - PG 3 - DOT NA1993 - Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. HI: all (not BR) |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FEMA | 2169 | BUCHU LEAVES OIL (BAROSMA SPP.) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
introduction | cloth dead leaf oil is dark brown liquid with relative density (d15) of 0.918~0.960 and optical rotation of -15 ~-48. It has a strong and fresh sweet fragrance and a bitter taste. |
main components | the main components of buku oil are diolol (diosphcnol), diomin (diosmin), hesperidin, flavonoid glycoside, etc. |
application field | China's GB 2760-88 stipulates that it is allowed to use edible spices, which can be used in the production of candies, beverages, condiments and other foods. |
extraction process | cloth dry oil is obtained from fresh leaves of rutaceae plant cloth dry (also known as south African geranium, Barosma belulina) in March to April, dried and dried leaves are distilled with steam. |
toxicity | can be safely used in food (FDA, 172.510,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): alcohol-free beverage 1.9; Ice cream 6.8; Candy 8.5; Baked products 5.2; Alcohol-containing beverage 0.50; Seasoning 7.0. |
use | China's GB 2760-96 stipulates that edible spices are allowed to be used. |
production method | fresh leaves of rutaceae plant buzu (also known as south African geranium)(Barosma belulina) are harvested from March to April, dried in the sun and distilled with steam. Native to South Africa's Cape of Good Hope. |