Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Synonyms
Zingiber Officinale Oil;
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil;
Ginger oil;
Oils, ginger;
Ginger oil (Zingiber officinale Rosc.);
FEMA No. 2522;
Category
Natural Surfactant
> Plant Extract
>> Multicomponent Extract
>>> Essential Oil
Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 8007-08-7
EINECS: N/A
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility insoluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS (Rev.10) label:
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
1230mg/kg[1] |
mouse oral LD50 |
3450mg/kg[1] |
rabbit skin LD50 |
> 5000mg/kg[1] |
rat oral LD50 |
> 5000mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent masking, adsorbing, antibacterial abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
Liquid |
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
Liquid |
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤ |
20 |
As, mg/Kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 1886.29 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Ginger oil (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)
(1b), GB/T 39014 Essential oil of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as perfume.
2, Personal care products
Perfume, conditioning agent in personal care products. For sensitive skin, use carefully.
3, Food
Use as food additive (perfume).
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 8007-08-7, Ginger oil
Update: 20201115(1);