Density | 0.911g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 117°F |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.488(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Light yellow oily liquid. The relative density is 0.8753, the refractive index is 1.4919, the specific optical rotation is -64.6 °, the acid value is 0.21, and the saponification value is 3.06. It has a strong, spicy and sweet fragrance, with strong aroma and transparent hair. |
Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | FI0790000 |
FEMA | 2244 | CARROT OIL |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 182.20,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drinks 3.1; Cold drinks 5.5; Candy 5.1; Baked goods 4.4; pudding 0.02; Condiment 15, soup 1.0. |
uses | is widely used in laundry, perfume, beverage, frozen food, bread, biscuits and other baked food, gel jelly, edible or medicinal glue, flavor, candy, etc. GB 2760-1996: permitted use of food flavors. Mainly used for flavoring, wine and soup, etc. |
production method | from the seeds of the Umbelliferae herb carrot (Daucus carota), it was obtained by steam distillation. The yield was 0.4%-0.8%. |
category | toxic substances |
stimulation data | Skin-rabbits were mild at 500 mg/24 h; cutaneous-guinea pig 100% mild |
flammability hazard characteristics | thermal decomposition of spicy and irritating smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | low temperature ventilation and drying |
fire extinguishing agent | water, carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder |