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Verbena Absolute

Naturals Heart Note CAS 85116-63-8

Fresh lemony-citrus and green-herbaceous, with a rounder, sweeter tea-like undertone and more tenacity than verbena oil.

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Odor profile

Note Heart Note
Descriptor 1 Citrus
Descriptor 2 Lemon
Descriptor 3 Green

Identification

CAS Number85116-63-8
INCI NameLippia Citriodora Flower/Leaf Absolute
CategoryNaturals
Botanical NameLippia citriodora Kunth

Synonyms

Lemon verbena absolute, Lippia citriodora absolute, Aloysia citrodora absolute, Aloysia triphylla absolute, Lippia triphylla absolute, Verbena triphylla absolute, Verveine absolue

Physical and chemical data

Solubility Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water
Appearance Dark green to brown viscous liquid or semi-solid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.12 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.037 %
Category 3 Eye products 0.74 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 0.69 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.17 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.17 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.17 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.17 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.40 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 1.4 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 1.4 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.072 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 1.3 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 4.8 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 4.8 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 2.7 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 2.7 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization, Phototoxicity
SpecificationApplies to Verbena absolute (Lippia citriodora) only. Verbena oil (CAS 8024-12-2) is prohibited.

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