| Trivial Name | nutmeg oil |
| Short Description | essential oil steam-distilled from the dried kernels of the ripe seeds of the nutmeg, myristica fragrans, myristicaceae |
| CAS Number | 8008-45-5 |
| FEMA Number | 2793 |
| FDA UNII | Z1CLM48948 |
| MDL | MFCD00147761 |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 8008-45-5 ; NUTMEG, OIL (MYRISTICA FRAGRANS HOUTT.) |
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| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| Export Tariff Code: | 3301.29.5045 |
| Typical G.C. | |
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| FAO: | BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.322 to 7.572 |
| Refractive Index | 1.475 to 1.488 @ 20 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 42.78 °C TCC |
| Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| paraffin oil | Yes |
| water | No |
| Stability | |
| bath foam | Unspecified |
| detergent | Unspecified |
| hair spray | Unspecified |
| lipstick | Unspecified |
| non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
| soap | Unspecified |
| Odor Type: Spicy | |
| spicy, woody, nutmeg, powdery, terpenic, aromatic, pine, woody old wood, resinous | |
| Odor strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 52 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1993) | At 100.00 %. spicy woody nutmeg powdery terpene |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 3, 51, (1990) | Spice, nutmeg, woody, terpy, slightly piney |
| Flavor Type: Spicy | |
| spicy, woody, terpenic, aromatic, peppery, nut skin, resinous, anisic, sweet, nutmeg | |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1993) | Spicy woody terpenic aromatic peppery nut skin resinous anisic |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 15, No. 3, 51, (1990) | At 30.00 ppm. Sweet, woody, nutmeg, spicy with a slight terpy nuance |
| At a low dosage, it enhances the perception of sweetness and mouthfeel | Spicy warm powdery woody terpenic |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Aldehydic , Balsam , Cassia , Christmas , Crabapple blossom , Fern , Gingerbread , Herbal , Lavender , Moss , Musk , Oriental , Pumpkin pie , Sandalwood , Spice |
| Flavoring purposes | Egg nog |
| Other purposes | A la mode , Cabochard , Navy's nosegay , Tabu |
| Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 10 - Flammable. R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R 50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R 65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24 - Avoid contact with skin. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. S 62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 2620 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 631, 1976. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 > 10000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 631, 1976. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| IFRA Critical Effect: | |||
| Sensitization | |||
| IFRA fragrance material specification: | |||
| 1.2 | |||
| contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only) | |||
| methyl eugenol | Max. Found: 1.2 % and Reason: Potential carcinogenic activity in animals | ||
| geraniol | Max. Found: | ||
| citronellol | Max. Found: | ||
| eugenol | Max. Found: 0.2 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
| isoeugenol | Max. Found: 0.5 % and Reason: Sensitization | ||
| safrole | Max. Found: 1.5 % and Reason: Carcinogenicity | ||
| Recommendation for nutmeg oil usage levels up to: | |||
| 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 3 | |||
| Click here to view publication 3 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 75.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 14.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | 1.20000 | 640.00000 | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | 21.00000 | |
| confectionery froastings: | 2.00000 | 30.00000 | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 13.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 13.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 19.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | 150.00000 | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8008-45-5 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 2319 |
| WGK Germany:2 |
| myristica fragrans houtt. fruit oil |
| Chemidplus:0008008455 |
| RTECS:RJ3694800 for cas# 8008-45-5 |