Calamus Essential Oil

Product Name: Calamus Essential Oil Botanical Name: Acorus calamus INCI Name: Acorus calamus (sweet flag) oil CAS #: 8015 – 79 -0 County of Origin: India

CLASSIFICATION:

Contents: Asarones, methylisoeugenol, sesquilenes. Total Asarones: 78.0%

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Appearance: Yellow to yellowish brown slightly viscous liquid. Odor: Characteristic spicy, warm, woody odor. Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. Specific Gravity: 1.060 – 1.080 @ 25°C Optical Rotation: -7.0 – +2.0 @ 20°C Refractive Index: 1.5400 – 1.5525 @ 20°C Acid Value: 4.0 (max) Stability: Chemically stable. This material presents no significant reactivity hazard. Conditions to Avoid: Avoid sparks, flame and excessive heat. Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents. Flammability: Combustible liquid. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition produces acid fumes and carbon monoxide smoke.