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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Country of Origin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance Family
- Fragrance Ingredient Class
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 8016-96-4, 84238-29-9
- Olfactory Notes
- Earthy, Yeasty, Herbaceous, Smoky
- EC No.
- 282-490-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Process
Hydrodistillation of roots
- Botanical Name
Vetiveria Zizanoides
- Plant Family
Poaceae
- Plant Part
Dried roots
- Key Compounds
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Background
Vetiver is characterized by a bushy stem and an extensive root network, which combined can reach a height of nearly 4 meters. The species has two genotypes, one with a seed and the other one sterile, and it is the latter that is planted for essential oil production. After several months in the soil, the vetiver is then unearthed and its roots cut, following which part of this stump is replanted to maintain crop levels. The roots are then sorted and dried before being distilled for essential oil production. Today the crop is extensively grown in Haiti, Indonesia and other countries (Madagascar, India) and is widely used to stabilize soil and slow erosion, particularly on uneven terrain.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Viscous liquid, amber to brown
- Soluble in
- 50% (in Ethanol 96%)
- Physico-Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Specific Gravity (at 20°C) 0.9955 - - Refractive Index (at 20°C) 1.522 - - Flash Point 100 °C -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Approvals
COSMOS quality approved (ECOCERT)
Technical Details & Test Data
- Harvest, Extraction & Yield Information
- Harvest : from January to September, 12 - 18 months after planting
- Extraction : steam distillation, about 8-10 hours
- Yield : 1 kg of essential oil from 100 kg of plant
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 Months
- Storage Conditions
Store the product away from extreme temperatures, light and in its original container, hermetically closed.