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biological source
Daucus carota L.
Quality Level
grade
FG
Halal
Kosher
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 182.20
optical activity
[α]20/D −10°, neat
origin
The Netherlands origin
refractive index
n20/D 1.488 (lit.)
density
0.911 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
carrot
General description
Carrot seed oil, mainly composed of sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, is used in cosmetics and skin care products. It acts a natural sunscreen agent due to the presence of carotenoids in them, which can protect from UV irradiation.
Preparation Note
Extraction method: steam distillation
signalword
Warning
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Flam. Liq. 3
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
117.0 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
47.2 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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Chemical composition and antibacterial and antioxidant properties of commercial essential oils
Teixeira B, et al
Industrial Crops and Products, 43, 587-595 (2013)
Taxonomic perspective of plant species yielding vegetable oils used in cosmetics and skin care products
Nasir MASM
African Journal of Biotechnology, 4(1), 6-6 (2005)
Natural sunscreen agents: A review
Goswami PK, et al
Scholars Academic Journal of Pharmacy, 2, 458-463 (2013)
Use of various vegetable oils in designing photoprotective nanostructured formulations for UV protection and antioxidant activity
Badea G, et al
Industrial Crops and Products, 67, 18-24 (2015)
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