contains all CO2-soluble lipohilic components

Raw material:
Melissa officinalis - Leaves

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1].

Extract:
Dark - brown paste, characteristic citrus smell.

D/E-Ratio:
67 - 100 kg raw material yield 1 kg product.

Declaration:
INCI-Name (CTFA): Melissa Officinalis (Balm) Leaf Extract, CAS-No. 84082-61-1, EINECS-No. 282-007-0

Ingredients:
Resins und waxes, 5 - 10 % essential oil with 40 - 90 % citral, caryophyllene, citronellal, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene oxide.

Application:
In natural remedies as stomachicum, carminativum, sedativum, for enhancement of gall secretion; in aromatherapy and cosmetic, in skin creams, bath oils and massage oils.

Naturalness:
The product is manufactured from the named raw material. It contains no additives and no other technical adjuncts. The product is 100 % natural and corresponds to the EC Flavouring Regulation No. 1334/2008 for flavouring preparations.

Stability:
Closed pack under cool and dry storage conditions and exclusion of light at least 5 years.

[1] Manninen P., Häivälä E., Sarimo S., Kallio H. : Z. Lebens Unters Forsch A (1997) 204: 202-205

These data are given for customer´s information only to the best of our knowledge but under exemption of liability especially regarding infringement of or prejudice to third party rights through the use of this product. This information is not a substitute for prior tests demonstrating the suitability of the product for the intended use. Users are responsible for ensuring the compliance with the applicable legislation. The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are raw materials for product formulation. Hence they are not intended for direct consumption in food and for undiluted topical application in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children.

Version 66.141.08, 31.08.2010

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