Technical Data Sheet (TDS) - Damask Rose Absolute (74–84% phenylethyl alcohol)

Damask Rose Absolute (74–84% phenylethyl alcohol) — English (v1)

Manufacturer: AltraFlora

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Product information

  • Product Name: Damask rose absolute (origin: Turkey), PN AF-RODA1ABS
  • Scientific name: Rosa × damascena
  • Parts utilized for extraction: Flower petals (fresh)
  • Appearance: Viscous amber to orange-red liquid
  • Aroma: Deep rosy and honeyed, with a waxy-floral drydown
  • Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol and common fragrance solvents
  • Organic certification: No

Raw material specification

AnalysisMethodResult
Total ash for herbPh. Eur. (2.4.16)<4%
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 (AF-LABGC003)
2-PhenylethanolGC-FID (AF-LABGC003)74–84 %79.00 %
CitronellolGC-FID (AF-LABGC003)9–14 %11.50 %
Geraniol / nerolGC-FID (AF-LABGC003)3.5–6.5 %4.80 %
EugenolGC-FID (AF-LABGC003)0.4–1.0 %0.63 %
Benzyl alcoholGC-FID (AF-LABGC003)0.05–0.30 %0.11 %
Sesquiterpenes (total)GC-FID (AF-LABGC003)≥ 0.03 %0.06 %
Nonadecane (n-C19)GC-FID (AF-LABGC003)0.4–1.0 %0.65 %
Heneicosane (n-C21)GC-FID (AF-LABGC003)0.05–0.20 %0.10 %
TOTALGC-FID (AF-LABGC003)≥ 93 %96.85 %
Total wax hydrocarbonsGC-FID (AF-LABGC003)0.8–2.0 %1.26 %
Z-5-Nonadecene / nonadecaneGC-FID (AF-LABGC003)0.40–0.700.58
Heptadecane / nonadecaneGC-FID (AF-LABGC003)0.12–0.300.21
MethyleugenolGC-MS (AF-LABGC002)≤ 0.20 %0.11 %
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. No diluent or carrier oil is added.
  • Packaging: 1–5 kg/bottle, 10–25–50 kg/drum.
  • Shelf life: 24 months
  • Dosage and use: The Damask roses used to create this absolute are grown and hand-picked in Isparta, Türkiye, and extracted within hours of harvest.
  • Olfactive profile: a fresh, dewy rose top with green and lightly citrus facets opens onto a full honeyed rose heart. Soft clove-like spice lends warmth through the middle, and the drydown is waxy, floral and long, with the rounded depth characteristic of a true absolute. Recommended at 0.5–5 % in fine fragrance, 0.1–1 % in personal care and 0.05–0.5 % in household and candle applications. It blends readily with oud, sandalwood, patchouli, ambrette and soft musks, and gives body and naturalness to rose accords built on synthetic materials.

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