GALANGAL ROOT OIL Property

FEMA 

2498 | GALANGAL ROOT (ALPINIA SPP.)

Odor

at 100.00 %. fresh camphor spicy woody laurel leaf cardamom ginger

Odor Type

spicy

EPA Substance Registry System

Oils, galangal (8024-40-6)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

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

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

GALANGAL ROOT OIL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Refer to GALANGAL ROOT.

Chemical Properties

Perennial herb native to China and cultivated in several Asian countries. The aerial stalk, which originates from a highly branched rhizome and from which additional stalks start, can reach more than 1 m (39 in.) in height. It exhibits distichous leaves and white, redstreaked flowers. The rhizome is the part used. The dried product and its derivatives from Galanga exhibit a bitter, aromatic taste.
The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried rhizomes with maximum yields of about 1%. The oil is a yellowish liquid exhibiting a fresh, camphor-like odor.
The derivatives are tincture (20% in 60% ethanol) and fluid extract.

Chemical Properties

The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried rhizomes with maximum yields of about 1% The oil exhibits a fresh, camphor-like odor with a distinct cineole-like top note and a warm undertone of rich and spicy body The favor is somewhat bitter at higher concentrations.

Physical properties

The oil is a yellowish liquid.

Definition

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Alpinia officinarum, Zingiberaceae.

Essential oil composition

The main constituents include d-alpha-pinene, cineol, linalool (sometimes) and sesquiterpenes.