sweet basil oleoresin-Spice database

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Category:	flavor and fragrance agents
IUPAC Name:	sweet basil oleoresin

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FEMA Number:	2120 sweet basil oleoresin
FDA:	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):	977017-82-5 ; BASIL, OLEORESIN (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.)
FDA Regulation:
FDA PART 182 -- SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE Subpart A--General Provisions Sec. 182.20 Essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates).

Physical Properties:

Appearance:	amber liquid (est)
Assay:	99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed:	No
Flash Point:	130.00 °F. TCC ( 54.44 °C. )

Organoleptic Properties:

basil minty tea-green-tea tarragon fennel spicy basil licorice tarragon root-beer spicy resinous

Cosmetic Information:

None found

Suppliers:

Flavor: characteristic

The newly created Augasorb Basil flavour and fragrance ingredient has been produced by a novel extraction method, isolating the definitive suite of aromatic components from Ocimum basilicum, whilst retaining an aroma true to the original material; without the need of traditional methods of production that utilise hazardous or expensive solvents.

Services

Diffusions Aromatiques

Basil Oleoresin and Aquaresin^®

Sweet Basil Oleoresin

NAT arom^®, in Ez-Caps™, AquaReady™ or Classic forms

Parchem

sweet Basil Oleoresin

Penta International

BASIL OLEORERSIN

Reincke & Fichtner

sweet Basil Oleoresin

Safety Information:

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin R 40/22 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect, harmful if swallowed. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing

Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in Use Information:

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Linalool and natural products known to be rich in linalool, such as bois de rose, coriander or ho wood oil, should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest practical level. It is recommended to add antioxidants at the time of production of the raw material. The addition of 0.1% BHT or alpha-tocopherol for example has shown great efficiency. The maximum peroxide level for products in use should be 20 mmol/l.
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
methyl eugenol	Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Potential carcinogenic activity in animals
eugenol	Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Sensitization
estragole	Max. Found: 34.00 % and Reason: Sensitization

Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	16.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	-
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		2.00000	5.00000
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	-
fruit ices:		-	-
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	-
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	-
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-