Menthol natural - ( 20 g )
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Product name
Natural menthol (20 g)
Product use
Pharmaceutical industry, cosmetic industry
Information
Natural Menthol is a crystalline solid which must be dissolved before using in a small amount of vegetable oil or ethanol at slightly elevated temperature. Then it is used as a different essential oil. It is soluble in other essential oils, when used in a mixture.
Usage
It is adding to oral hygiene preparations (freshens breath), into the massage products to relieve streched or stiff muscles of joints. Effects resembles mint peppermint, from which it is also obtained. It refreshes, cools and increases blood circulation, tones. It is often used to enhance the cooling effect of the other oils.
Quality of packaged product
Meets requirements Ph.Eur., USP, BP, FCC.
Specification
Substance name: L-menthol
CAS number: 2216-51-5
EC number: 218-690-9
Appearance: colorless shiny crystals
Solubility: nepatrnerozpustné in water, soluble in ethanol and in ether
Specific rotation at 20°C: -45 to -51°
The evaporation residue: max. 0.05%
Content: min. 97,0% (99,5% typical)
Colour: Colourless
Odour: like peppermint
PH: neutral
Melting point/range: 41-44°C
Boiling point/boiling range: 216°C
Flash point: >100°C
Upper explosion limit: 7% (V)
Lower explosion limit: 0,8% (V)
Density: approx. 0,89 g / cm3 (20°C)
Ignition temperature: 405°C
Explosive properties: Product is not explosive.
Bulk density: approx. 450 kg/m3 (20°C)
Storage
Keep only in original container. Sensitive to air. Protect from sunlight. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
UPOZORNENIE:
Signal word: Warning
H315: Causes skin irritation.