Description:
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Citronella oil is one of theessential oils obtained from different species of Cymbopogon. Theoil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such ascitronellal, citronellol and geraniol. These chemicals findextensive use in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and flavouringindustries throughout the world.
Citronella Oil Specification
| Botanical Name | Cymbopogon Nardus |
| Source | Citronella oil is obtained by steam distillation of partiallywilted leaves of "cymbopogon winterianus jowitt" |
| Color | colour light yellow |
| Specific Gravity | 0.8820 to 0.8875 at 23ºc |
| Optical Rotation | (-) 2º to (-) 4º at 23ºc |
| Referactive Index | 1.4750 to 1.4885 at 23ºc |
| Solubility | soluble in 0.8 to 1.5 vol. of 80% alcohol |
Oil of Citronella has been used for over 50 years as an insectrepellent and as an animal repellent. It is found in many familiarinsect repellent products: candles, lotions, gels, sprays andtowelette wipes for use on clothing and people. These productsrepel various insects, some of which are public health pests, suchas mosquitoes, biting flies and fleas. When used according to thelabel, citronella products are not expected to cause harm tohumans, pets or the environment.
DEscriptION OF THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Oil of Citronella is a volatile, liquid oil derived from driedcultivated grasses. It works by repelling animals and insectswithout harming or killing them. It has a distinctive odor, whichrepels certain animals.
II. USE SITES, TARGET PESTS, AND APPLICATIONMETHODS
Use Sites: Oil of Citronella is used on humans and their clothingto repel insects. In tablet or pellet form it is also used inrecreational areas, outdoor household areas, and around trees andshrubs. Animal collars and tags containing citronella are used onpets and other domestic animals to repel fleas and ticks.
Target pests: Repels various specific insects including mosquitoes,black flies, fleas, and ticks.
Application Methods: Products containing Oil of Citronella areapplied in various ways:
1. Liquid products are sprayed or applied by hand (cloth wipe-on)on skin or clothing.
2. Citronella is also used in solid products such as candles,cartridges, and rub-on products.
3. It is used in flea collars for cats and dogs.
