CITRONELLA OIL (JAVA TYPE)

Citronella oil is obtained by steam distillation of partially wilted leaves of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt.

1.      Organoleptic Properties:

Appearance                :      Fluid liquid.

Color                          :      Light yellow.

Aroma                        :      Fresh & Sweet.

2.      Physico-chemical properties:

Specific gravity           :      0.8820 to 0.8875 at 23⁰ C.

Optical rotation           :      [-] 2⁰ to [-] 4⁰ at 23⁰ C.

Refractive index          :      1.4750 to 1.4885 at 23⁰ C.

Acid number               :      0.5 to 3.5

Ester number              :      20 to 40

Ester number

after acetylation          :      250 to 280

Total alcohol               :      80 to 90% (calculated as geraniol)

Aldehyde content        :      21.5 to 35% (Hydroxylamine hydrochoride method)

Solubility                    :      Soluble in 0.8 to 1.5 volumes of 80% alcohol.

3.      Packing :

Epoxy-coated metallic barrels - 100 kg capacities.

4.      Use:

(a)               In perfumes of the scenting of soaps and in the production of technical preparations.

(b)               Aromatherapeutic uses:

Anti-infectious, antiseptic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic fungicidal, insect repellent (mosquito), stomachic, excessive perspiration, oily skin and hair, room deodorizer, rheumatism and arthritic pain.

Caution:

Avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin. Do not use this oil to pregnant and children.