Name | Marjoram Oil |
Synonyms | Marjoram Oil OIL, GRAPEFRUIT OIL OF SHADDOCK sweetmarjoramoil OIL OF GRAPEFRUIT OILMARJORAM,SPANISH SPAINWILDMARJORAMOIL GREENWILDMARJORAMOIL ORIGANUM MAJORANA LEAF OIL |
CAS | 8015-01-8 |
Density | 0.909 g/mL at 25 °C |
Flash Point | 51°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.463 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | It has a mild special fragrance, a mixed aroma of lemon and lilac, and tastes like wormwood. Has a certain antioxidant ability, especially when combined with ascorbic acid. |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. 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 |
Safety Description | S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 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 | UN 1993C 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FEMA | 2663 | MARJORAM OIL, SWEET (ORIGANUM MAJORANA) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
content analysis | saponification value after acetylation is determined by total alcohol determination method (OT-5). Accurately weigh 2,5g of acetylated oil. The saponification value (x) is calculated according to the following formula: X = 28.05 × A/B in formula a-ml of 0.5mol/L potassium hydroxide ethanol solution consumed during titration; B- weight of acetylated oil taken, g. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 182.10,2000). GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 182.20,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 4.2; Cold drink 1.0; Candy 4.0; Baked food 15; Seasoning 8.0. FEMA(mg/kg): beverage 1.9; Baked food 2000; Seasoning 200; 510 of meat products; Soup 150. |
use | spices. Use dried whole leaves and powder as spices. It is mostly used in aquatic products, meat, soups, sauces and wines. GB 2760-96: food spices allowed. |
production method | obtained by drying and steam distillation of the whole grass of Lamiaceae plant sweet oregano (Marjorana hortensis) during flowering. The yield is about 0.5%. |