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A pale green, volatile oil obtained from the rinds of limes, ''Citrus aurantifolia''. Limes originated in Indonesia or Asia and were introduced to Europe about the 12-13th century. Columbus took citrus fruit to the West Indies where they soon became widely distributed. Lime oil is normally prepared by steam distillation. It is used in flavoring, perfumes, and as an [[insecticide]] and antiseptic. | A pale green, volatile oil obtained from the rinds of limes, ''Citrus aurantifolia''. Limes originated in Indonesia or Asia and were introduced to Europe about the 12-13th century. Columbus took citrus fruit to the West Indies where they soon became widely distributed. Lime oil is normally prepared by steam distillation. It is used in flavoring, perfumes, and as an [[insecticide]] and antiseptic. | ||
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| + | * Combustible. | ||
| + | * Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, may be mildly photo-toxic. | ||
| + | * Bulk Apothecary: [https://www.bulkapothecary.com/content/SDS/Lime%20Essential%20Oil%20SDS%20-%20BA19.pdf SDS] | ||
| + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Soluble in fixed oils and mineral oil. Insoluble in glycerol and propylene glycol. | Soluble in fixed oils and mineral oil. Insoluble in glycerol and propylene glycol. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:19, 8 September 2022
Description
A pale green, volatile oil obtained from the rinds of limes, Citrus aurantifolia. Limes originated in Indonesia or Asia and were introduced to Europe about the 12-13th century. Columbus took citrus fruit to the West Indies where they soon became widely distributed. Lime oil is normally prepared by steam distillation. It is used in flavoring, perfumes, and as an Insecticide and antiseptic.
Risks
- Combustible.
- Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, may be mildly photo-toxic.
- Bulk Apothecary: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in fixed oils and mineral oil. Insoluble in glycerol and propylene glycol.
| CAS | 8008-26-2 |
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| Density | 0.855-0.863 g/ml |