Technical Data Sheet (TDS) - Grapefruit Essential Oil

Grapefruit Essential Oil — English (v1)

Manufacturer: AltraFlora

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Product information

  • Product Name: Grapefruit essential oil (cold-pressed), PN AF-CTPR1EO
  • Scientific name: Citrus paradisi
  • Parts utilized for extraction: Fruit peel (fresh)
  • Appearance: Pale yellow to pinkish mobile liquid
  • Aroma: Fresh, sharp citrus, slightly bitter and green
  • Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and fixed oils

Raw material specification

AnalysisMethodResult
Total ash for herbPh. Eur. (2.4.16)<5%
PesticidesGC/MS, LC-MS/MSComplies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.13)
Aflatoxins (G1, G2, B1, B2)AOAC 999.07Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.18)
Ochratoxin AAOAC 2004.10Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.22)
Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH)JOSS 2002 25, pp. 96–100<10 ppb

Extract specification

AnalysisMethod SpecificationResult
Major components:GC-FID (in-house method)
MyrceneGC-FID (in-house method)>1.0 %1.42 %
LimoneneGC-FID (in-house method)>80.0 %93.62 %
TOTALGC-FID (in-house method)>85.0 %95.04 %
Loss on drying (%)Ph. Eur. (2.8.17)<5%<5%
Arsenic (As)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Cadmium (Cd)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 3 ppm)N.D.
Lead (Pb)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Mercury (Hg)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 0.1 ppm)N.D.
Total aerobic microbial count (cfu/g)ISO 4833-1<10000Complies
Yeast & mold (cfu/g)ISO 21527-2<100Complies
Escherichia coliISO 16649-2N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
SalmonellaISO 6579N.D. (in 25 g)N.D.
Pseudomonas aeruginosaISO 13720N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
Staphylococcus aureusISO 6888-1N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.

Additional data

  • Storage conditions: Store in cool and dry place, keep away from intense light and high heat.
  • Carrier: None. This is a pure cold-pressed essential oil.
  • Packaging: 50 mL – 1 L amber glass; 5–25 kg lacquered steel drum.
  • Shelf life: 24 months
  • Dosage and use: Grapefruit oil is used across beverage flavouring, where its characteristic bitter-fresh top note distinguishes it from orange, and in household and personal-care fragrance for a clean, energising citrus profile. The very high d-limonene content also makes it useful as a natural solvent and degreasing component. Aromatherapy applications emphasise invigoration and appetite regulation. As with all expressed citrus peel oils, observe photosensitivity guidance for leave-on skin applications.

Values above are transcribed from the PDF below, which remains the authoritative document. Results are from the batch named in the PDF.