Peppermint Oil By Shanghai Green Leaf Group

Color & Appearance: Slightly yellow clear liquid.
Odor: Having a characteristic odor of mentha avensis peppermint oil.
Specific Gravity(20/20celsius degree): 0.888-0.908
Refractive Index(20celsius degree): 1.4560-1.4660
Optical Rotation(20celsius degree): -24degree to -17degree
Solubility: 1 volume soluble in alcohol forming a clear solution.
Acid Value (mg. KOH/g): 1.0 Maximum
Ester Value(Ester Content): 5.6-18.4(2.0%-6.5%)
Ester Value after Acetylation : 150(45.0%)Minimum
Total Menthol Content: 50.0% Minimum
Carbonyl Compound Content: 25.0-45.0%
Arsenic Content(As): 3 ppm Maximum
Uses: It is widely used in Medicine, Food, Tooth-pastes and Cosmetics.
Storage: To store in closed containers and keep in a dry place and avoid sunshine & rain.
Quality Guarantee: 12 months (Packing in galvanized iron drums) under the conditions of fulfilling the requirements of storage and transport and that the packing is completed and sealed.
Standard: Accord with the Chinese Pharmacopeia 2000 Edition, the BP2000 Edition, the USP25 Edition and the FCC IV Edition.