Alfalfa, ext. Property

Density 

1.386[at 20℃]

vapor pressure 

4.25hPa at 20℃

FEMA 

2013 | ALFALFA EXTRACT (MEDICAGO SATIVA L.)

Odor

at 100.00 %. green grassy weedy ocean seashore

Odor Type

green

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Alfalfa, ext. Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Perennial herb with erect stems or sometimes decumbent 0.3 to 1 m long with pinnately trifoliate leaves. Leaflets ovoid in shape, tapering to the base. Grows throughout the world in a variety of climates. Seeds or entire plant (minus roots) are used for extract.

Regulatory Status

CoE: n/a
FDA: 21 CFR 182.10 and 582.10 (Alfalfa herb and seed); 182.20 and 582.20 (Alfalfa extract)
FDA (other): Approved for OTC use (21 CFR 310.545); HOC (1992)
JECFA: n/a

Chemical Properties

Perennial herb with erect stems or sometimes decumbent 0.3 to 1 m long with pinnately trifoliate leaves. Leaflets ovoid in shape, tapering to the base. Grows throughout the world in a variety of climates. Seeds or entire plant (minus roots) are used for extract.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 0.4%: hay-like, brown, dried, fruit, prune, caramellic and tobacco.