Lime Oil Expressed is a plant-derived liquid with a refreshing lime flavor, commonly used as a flavoring agent in food. It belongs to the fruit flavors family and is suitable for both vegetarian and vegan diets. This oil also serves as a fragrance compound in cosmetics, fitting within the citrus fragrance family.

Fragrance: Lime

Raw Material Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

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Identification & Functionality

Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Flavor Notes
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
Ingredient Name
Raw Material Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS Number (EU)
90063-52-8
CAS Number (US)
8008-26-2
EC Number
290-010-3
FEMA Number
4744
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Green/dark olive mobile liquid waxes
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Organic Compounds (as limonene)0.57%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Density (at 20°C)0.857 - 0.875g/mL-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.476 - 1.486--
Optical Rotation (at 20°C)38.0 - 55.0°-
Aldehyde Content (as citral)3.20 - 7.50%(W/W)-
Residue on Evaporation5.00 - 12.00%-
Terpinolene Contentmax. 0.95area%Gas Liquid Chromatography
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 10ppb
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppmICP-OES/ICP-MS
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppmICP-OES/ICP-MS

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Conditions
  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
  • Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static electricity).
  • Keep in properly labeled containers.
  • Do not store near combustible materials.
  • Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers.
  • Store in accordance with the particular national regulations.
  • Store in accordance with local regulations.
  • Store locked up.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Store away from other materials.