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YARROW
OIL / WHITE MILFOIL OIL
(
OLEUM MILLEFOLII )
Yarrow
oi ( milfoil oil ) is obtained from the epigeous ( above-ground ) parts of the milfoil
plant ( Achillea millefolium ) through steam distillation
Appearance:
Free-flowing liquid
Color: Yellow-brown, yellow-green to green, greenish-blue to blue
Aroma: Strong spicy aroma with camphor tinge
Density at 20°C: 0.8900 - 0.9372
Refraction number at 20°C: 1.4700 - 1.4790
Acid number: Max 10
Ester number: Min 20
Acetyl number: 80.2 - 150.92
Bound alcohols (such as cineole), %: 4.6 - 15.9 |
Free alcohols (such as cineole), %: 16.0 - 25.23
Composition: Cineole, borneol, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, limonene, thujone, myrcene,
camphor, valerianic and isovalerianic acids, cariophylene, acetate, salicylic acid, formic
acid, sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, Vitamin C, tannins, heavy oil, azulene, linolenic and
oleic acids, etc.
Expiry term: Two years as of the manufacture date
Packing: 15 liter aluminum cans, 100 liter sealed drums, 200 liter
zinc-coated barrels; customized packing units are negotiable.
Storage: In cool premises at temperature not exceeding 15°C, away from imposing
aromas.
Application: perfumery and cosmetics.
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