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Name
Citronella oil
EINECS 289-753-6
CAS No. 8000-29-1
Density 0.888 g/mL at 25 °C
Solubility
Melting Point
Formula
Boiling Point 222 °C
Molecular Weight 0
Flash Point 195 °F
Transport Information UN 1760 8/PG 2
Appearance colourless or light yellow liquid with characteristic
Safety 26-36/37/39-45
Risk Codes 34-43-41-37/38-36/37/38
Molecular Structure
Hazard Symbols C,mg src=/images/Xi.gif alt=Irritant >Xi
Synonyms Citronellaoil;Oil of Citronella;Oils, citronella;
PSA 0.00000
LogP 0.00000

Citronella oil Chemical Properties

Product Name: Citronella oil
EINECS: 289-753-6
Boiling Point: 222 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.888 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive index: 1.479
Flash Point: 195 °F
Storage temp.: 2-8 °C
Stability: Stable. Flammable.
Product Categories: Essential Oils
Appearance: colourless or light yellow liquid with characteristic
Classification Code of Citronella oil (CAS NO.8000-29-1): Agricultural Chemical; Insect attractant, repellent and chemosterilant; Mutation data; Natural Product; Skin / Eye Irritant; TSCA UVCB

Citronella oil Uses

Citronella oil (CAS NO.8000-29-1) is popular as a natural insect repellent. It is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol and geraniol. Citronella oil finds extensive use in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and flavoring industries.

Citronella oil Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
mouse	LD50	oral	4600mg/kg (4600mg/kg)		Tokishikoroji Foramu. Toxicology Forum. Vol. 8, Pg. 91, 1985.
rabbit	LD50	skin	4700mg/kg (4700mg/kg)		Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 11, Pg. 1067, 1973.
rat	LD50	intraperitoneal	713mg/kg (713mg/kg)	SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: PTOSIS: EYE BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) BEHAVIORAL: ANTIPSYCHOTIC	Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. Vol. 9, Pg. 515, 1971.
rat	LD50	oral	7200mg/kg (7200mg/kg)		Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959.

Citronella oil Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Citronella oil Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Mildly toxic by ingestion and skin contact. Mutation data reported. A skin and severe eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Safety Information of Citronella oil (CAS NO.8000-29-1):
Hazard Codes: Corrosive C,Xi
Risk Statements: 34-43-41-37/38-36/37/38
R34:Causes burns.
R43:May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R41:Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39-45
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
RIDADR: UN 1760 8/PG 2
WGK Germany: 2
RTECS: GE8750000
F: 8
HazardClass: 3.2
PackingGroup: III

Citronella oil Specification

Citronella oil (CAS NO.8000-29-1), its Synonyms are Oils, citronella ; Essential oil of cymbopogon nardus ; Cymbopogon nardus oil ; Zitronell oel ; Oils, citronella .

Product Name

Citronella oil