Balm Leaves Extract
Naturals CAS 84082-61-1
A fresh lemony green note with a tart sweet, herbaceous character and faint minty, honeyed nuances. As a top to heart note it brings a soft citrus freshness to herbal, citrus and floral accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Lemon |
| Descriptor 3 | Fresh |
Identification
| CAS Number | 84082-61-1 |
| INCI Name | Melissa officinalis leaf powder |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
melissa officinalis l., labiatae, melissa hydrolat france organic, aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of the balmint, bee balm flower/leaf/stem water, lemon balm flower/leaf/stem water, sweet balm flower/leaf/stem water, balm flower/leaf/stem water (melissa officinalis), balm lemon flower/leaf/stem water (melissa officinalis), lemon balm water bulgaria organic, allplant essence organic melissa (Symrise), melissa bicornis flower/leaf/stem water, melissa flower/leaf/stem water (melissa officinalis), melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem water, melissa water, xiang feng hua flower/leaf/stem water
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.11 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.032 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.65 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.60 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.15 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.15 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.15 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.15 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.35 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 1.2 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 1.2 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.063 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 1.2 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 4.2 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 4.2 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 2.3 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 2.3 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Geranial | 33 % |
| Neral | 23.8 % |
| Geranyl Acetate | 2.2 % |
| Geraniol | 1.7 % |
| Citronellal | 1.3 % |
| Citronellol | 0.2 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Citral | 56.8 % |
| Geranyl acetate | 2.2 % |
| Geraniol | 1.7 % |
| Citronellol | 0.2 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.