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8008-93-3

Name Armoise oil
CAS 8008-93-3
MDL Number MFCD02112952

Chemical Properties

density  0.91
FEMA  3115 | WORMWOOD EXTRACT (ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM L.)
refractive index  nD20 1.460-1.4741
color  A pale yellow or almost colourless liquid. Cineole and dehydromatricaria ester are constituents of armoise oil
Odor at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet herbal green coffee davana horehound candy
Odor Type herbal
Uses
armoise oil is a mixture of natural essential oils said to have antimicrobial properties and the ability to act as a cosmetic preservative. For this mixture to be effective in a cosmetic preparation, a 2 percent concentration is required. Mixtures such as this in leave-on products may cause skin sensitivity if not carefully formulated.
CAS DataBase Reference 8008-93-3
EPA Substance Registry System Oils, wormwood(8008-93-3)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xn
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Toxicity
The acute oral LD50 value in mice was reported as 0-37.(0-26-0-48 g/kg) (Moreno, 1974). The acute dermal LD50 value in guinea-pigs was reported as > 5 g/kg(Moreno, 1974).

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