Myrtle essence (Process E)

Method of production:

Obtained by rectification of myrtle essential oil (Myrtus communis L.). This product contains 50% natural triethyl citrate.

Uses: Perfumery, cosmetics, food flavourings.

Appearance: Colourless liquid.

Country of origin: FRANCE

Regulatory registration:

N CAS: 8008-46-6

EEC 88/388: 100% flavouring preparation. 

FDA: 172.510

Yield: 1 kg of rectified myrtle heart essential oil at 50% natural essential oil content is obtained from 800 kg of twigs and leaves.

Solubility: Soluble in 90° alcohol and in fatty substances (vegetable oils)

IFRA: This product complies with Annex I and the current IFRA recommendations (Amendment No. 49); the concentrations in the finished product for the relevant use categories are as follows:

100%: Maximum permitted concentration of the ingredient in your fragrance (Category 4):

Limiting molecule: Not limited 

71.42 per cent: Maximum concentration of the ingredient in your massage oil (Category 5A): 

Limiting molecule: Not limited

Allergens present in the ingredient ‘Rectified Myrtle Heart Oil’:

GERANIOL (106-24-1) 0.036

LIMONENE (5989-27-5) 7.500

LINALOOL (78-70-6) 0.600