FEMA | 2831 | PALMAROSA OIL (CYMBOPOGON MARTINI (ROXB.) STAPF) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
assay | the alcohol content was determined according to the OT-5 method. When saponification, accurately weigh about 1g of acetylated oil and take 77.13 of equivalent factor (e) in calculation. The amount of total alcohol in terms of geraniol was thus determined. The content of Ester was determined by OT-18 method. Weigh about 5g of sample accurately. The equivalence factor (8) in the calculation is taken as 98.15. The content of esters in terms of linalyl acetate was thus determined. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA;FDA § 182.20,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Soft drink 4.2; Cold drink 1.7; Candy 12; Baked goods 13. |
Use | GB 2760-96: food flavor permitted. |
production method | ? The semi-dried whole grass of nat tini var. Mova) was obtained by steam distillation. The yield was about 1.0%. Mainly produced in India, Pakistan and other places.