Spearmint Oil, FCC
Oil obtained by steam distillation from the fresh overground parts of the flowering plant Mentha spicata L. (Common spearmint), or of Mentha cardiaca Gerard ex Baker (Scotch spearmint) (Fam. Labiatae).
Functional Use in Foods: Flavoring Agent
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CAS # |
8008-79-5 |
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Safety Information |
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Health Hazard |
2 |
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Fire Hazard |
2 |
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Reactivity |
0 |
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Test |
Specification |
| Assay (Ketones) (v/v) | Min. 55.0% |
| Angular Rotation | -48° to -59° |
| Reactivity | To pass test |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.484-1.491 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | To pass test |
| Specific Gravity | 0.917-0.934 |
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Shipping Information |
Extract, flavoring, liquid (spearmint oil), 3, UN1197, PG III. Additional UPS-imposed hazardous material charge. |
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UPS limit |
70 lb |
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Storage Information |
LIGHT SENSITIVE: Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers. |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.
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