Hyssop Oil Property

Density 

0.935 g/mL at 25 °C

refractive index 

n20/D1.478

FEMA 

2591 | HYSSOP OIL (HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS L.)

Flash point:

57℃

Odor

at 100.00 %. herbal clary camphor green pine terpene woody

Odor Type

herbal

EPA Substance Registry System

Oils, hyssop (8006-83-5)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22-44

Safety Statements 

36-37

RIDADR 

UN1169 - class 3 - PG 3 - Extracts, aromatic, liquid

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements

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

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

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

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

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

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

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

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

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Hyssop Oil Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and flowers in low yields (0.15 to 0.30%). It has an herbaceous, camphor-like odor with a warm aromatic, spicy undertone

Physical properties

The oil is a pale-yellow liquid

Uses

hyssop oil (Hyssopus officinalis) is attributed properties include healing, tonic, and stimulating. It can also be used as a fragrance. Hyssop oil is indicated for dermatitis, eczema, and wounds because of its cicatrizant properties. An infusion of the leaves is reportedly used externally for the relief of muscular rheumatism, bruises, and discolored contusions. The oil is obtained from the distillation of the whole plant in flower.

Definition

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Hyssopus officinalis, Labiatae.

Essential oil composition

The oil contains α- and β-pinene, camphene, hyssopin and possibly some terpenes, sesquiterpenes and their alcohols.