marjoram oil sweet (majorana hortensis moench (origanum majorana l.)) egypt
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Notes :
The plant is probably originated in the eastern Mediterranean countries and is now cultivated in central and southern Europe as well as in North Africa. The plant grown in the United States is used as a culinary herb and not for the production of essential oil.
name :majorana hortensis moench (origanum majorana l.) oil
cas number :8015-01-8
fema number :2663
 
 
export tariff code :3301.29.6000
fda reg. :182.20

Suppliers :
Berje :marjoram oil sweet
Payand Betrand :Marjoram cultivated
Egypt
Penta :marjoram oil sweet
SAFC GlobalŪ :Marjoram oil
sweet, Certified organic (NOP/EU)
Treatt :Marjoram Oil
Ungerer :Marjoram Oil Sweet Spanish
FCC

organoleptics :
odor type :spicy
odor strength :medium
odor description:
at 100.00 %.  
spicy herbal camphor sweet
Luebke, William tgsc, (1996)
odor sample from :Ungerer & Company, Inc.
odor description:
Sweet, herbal, green minty with a tropical camphoreous nuance
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 4, 45, (1991)
taste description:
at 40.00 ppm.  
Herbal, tea, spice, minty, with a green curry note
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 4, 45, (1991)
substantivity :12  Hour(s)

properties :
appearence :yellow clear liquid
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :No
specific gravity :0.89000 to 0.90600 @ 25.00 °C.
pounds per gallon - calc. : 7.406 to 7.539
refractive index :1.47000 to 1.47500 @ 20.00 °C.
boiling point : 266.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
flash point : 116.00  °F.  TCC  ( 46.67 °C. )

safety :
most important hazard(s) :Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment.
  R 10 - Flammable.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
S 62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Oral Toxicity(LD50) : 
  Oral-Rat    >5000.00  mg/kg

Oral-Rat    2240.00  mg/kg

Dermal Toxicity(LD50) : 
  Skin-Rabbit  >5000.00  mg/kg

Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) : 
  Not determined
 

safety in use :
Category :flavor and fragrance agents
 
contains the following IFRA restricted components : (non-analysis max. level reference only)
citronellol<3.20 %Sensitizer
(E)-2-hexen-1-al<0.50 %Sensitizer
recommendation for marjoram oil sweet (majorana hortensis moench (origanum majorana l.)) egypt fragrance usage levels up to :
  6.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
recommendation for marjoram oil sweet (majorana hortensis moench (origanum majorana l.)) egypt flavor usage levels up to :
  12.0000 ppm in the flavor.

safety references :
EPI System :view
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System :Search
NLM Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity :Search
Canada Domestic Sub. List :Yes
EPA Chem. Sub. Inventory : Yes
WISER :UN 1993
 
WGK Germany :3
 
 
 
 
majorana hortensis moench (origanum majorana l.) oil
chemidplus :008015018
EPA Substance Registry Services :8015-01-8

references :
 
majorana hortensis moench (origanum majorana l.) oil
pubchem :204355

Cosmetics :
Cosmetic uses : perfuming agents

other :
CosIng :cosmetic data
 Typical G.C.
FDA Everything Added to Food in the United States (EAFUS)View
synonyms :
 majorana hortensis moench (origanum majorana l.) oil egypt
 marjoram oil sweet (majorana hortensis moench (origanum majorana l.)) egypt

soluble in :
 alcohol

insoluble in :
 water

stability :
 non-discoloring in most media

potential blenders :    note
6-acetoxydihydrotheaspiraneFL/FR
 agrumen nitrileFR
alpha-amyl cinnamyl formateFL/FR
 basil absolute sweetFL/FR
 birch oil sweet americaFL/FR
isobutyl (E,E)-2,4-decadienamideFL/FR
isobutyl angelateFL/FR
isobutyl quinolineFR
sec-butyl-3-methyl but-2-ene thioateFL
 cajuput oil vietnamFL/FR
 calamenene 
alpha-campholenic aldehydeFL/FR
 carrot leaf oilFR
 carrot weed oilFL/FR
 carvacryl ethyl etherFL/FR
 carvacryl methyl etherFL/FR
 chamomile oilFL/FR
 cinnamaldehyde dimethyl acetalFL/FR
 cinnamyl alcoholFL/FR
 clove bud oilFL/FR
 coriander oleoresinFL
 coriander seed absoluteFL/FR
 coriander seed oilFL/FR
(-)-cubenol 
 cuminyl alcoholFL/FR
 currant bud absolute blackFL/FR
isocyclogeraniolFR
 dehydroxylinalool oxideFL/FR
 dihydrojasmoneFL/FR
 dill weed oilFL/FR
 dill weed oil cubaFL/FR
 dill weed oil reunionFL/FR
2,4-dimethyl anisoleFL
 dimethyl benzyl carbinyl formateFL/FR
2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanolFR
 dipentene terpene hydrocarbon byproductsFR
 eugenolFL/FR
 ginger oleoresinFL
 grapefruit menthaneFL/FR
 guaiyl acetateFL/FR
 heptanolFL/FR
2-heptanoneFL/FR
 herbal acetalFR
 herbal heptaneFR
 hexyl 3-mercaptobutanoateFL
 hexyl hexanoateFL/FR
 hop absoluteFL/FR
 hop oilFL/FR
 jambu oleoresinFL
 lavender absoluteFL/FR
 linalyl octanoateFL/FR
 mandarin oilFL/FR
 marigold oil mexico 
para-menth-1-en-9-alFL/FR
1-para-menthen-9-yl acetateFL/FR
 mistletoe absolute 
T-muurolol 
 neryl formateFL/FR
3-nonanolFL/FR
 nutmeg oilFL/FR
2-octanolFL/FR
3-octanon-1-olFL/FR
3-octen-2-oneFL/FR
 parsley seed oilFL/FR
 patchouli absoluteFR
 perillyl acetateFL/FR
isophytolFL/FR
 privet dioxaneFR
 reseda absoluteFR
 rose absoluteFL/FR
 saffron indenoneFL/FR
 safranalFL/FR
gamma-terpineneFL/FR
 terpinyl isobutyrateFL/FR
 theaspiraneFL/FR
 thyme absoluteFL/FR
 thymyl methyl etherFL/FR
 treemoss absoluteFR
 tricyclodecyl acetateFR
 wormwood oilFL/FR
 ylang ylang oilFL/FR

potential uses :
 amber
 cardamom
 fern fougere
 herbal
 nutmeg
 oriental
 woody

natural occurrence in :    note
 majorana hortensis moench (origanum majorana l.) S

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