Basil Oil Sweet is a liquid ingredient of botanical origin. It functions as a flavoring agent in food applications and a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic products. Featuring a basil flavor and fragrance, it belongs to the herb flavors and herbal and green fragrance families. It is classified under the essential oils flavor ingredient class.

Ingredient Name: Basil Oil

INCI Name: Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil

Flavor: Basil

Fragrance: Basil

Labeling Claims: Acrylamide-free, Additive-free, Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Colorants-free, Conflict minerals-free, Dioxane-free, Dioxin-free, Formaldehyde-free, Geranyl Nitrile-Free, Glycol ether-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Mycotoxins-free, Nanomaterials-free, Naturally Derived, Nitromusk-Free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Nonylphenol-free, PAH-free, Paraben-free, Plant-Based, TSE-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Certifications & Compliance: CITES Compliant, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, Halal, Kosher, REACH Exempt (Europe)

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Flavor
Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS Number (EU)
84775-71-3
CAS Number (US)
8015-73-4
EC Number
283-900-8
FEMA Number
2119
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless pale yellow/green clear mobile liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Organic Compounds (as limonene)0.8%-
Methyl Chavicol Contentmax. 90%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Specific Gravity (at 25/25°C)0.9510 - 0.9740--
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.5110 - 1.5220--
Methyl Eugenol Contentmax. 1area%Gas Liquid Chromatography
Estragole Content75.00 - 90.00area%Gas Liquid Chromatography
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Conditions
  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Store locked up.