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Citronella Oil ( Minyak Sereh)

(Product Photo) Botanical Name: Cymbopogon nardus Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Clear Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium Aromatic Description: Citrusy ( similar to lemongrass) , slightly fruity, fresh, sweet. Possible Uses: Excessive perspiration, fatigue, headache, insect repellant, oily skin. [ Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils ( Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995) , 58-67.] Citronella oil is one of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon. The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and flavouring industries throughout the world. Constituents: Geraniol, citronellal. [ B. Lawrence, " Citronella Oil, " Perfumer & Flavorist, June/ July 1985, 27, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy ( Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997) , 155] Citronella oil is produced by distilling of the dried grass of Cymbopogon nardus Technical Data : 1. Appearance : Pale yellow to brownish yellow liquid, with rather pungent, citrus-type odour. 2. Specific Gravity ( 20° C) : 0.880 - 0.922 3. Refractive Index ( 20° C) : 1.466 - 1.475 4. Total Geraniol ( % / w/ w) : Min. 85 5. Citronellal ( % / w/ w) : Min. 35 6. Solubility in 80% ethanol ( v/ v) : 1 : 2 clear Origin: Indonesia Price: E-mail : dw_sby@rad.net.id Payment Method: Cashier Order Quantity: Ton Pack. & Delivery: Drum dw _sby @rad .net .id Your inquiry will be recorded in "Member Trade Mail". Recommend to your friends