§ 21.105 - Citronella oil, natural.  


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  • § 21.105 Citronella oil, natural.

    (a) Java type:

    (1) Alcohol content (as Geraniol). Not less than 85 percent by weight.

    (2) Aldehyde content (as Citronellal). Not less than 30 percent by weight.

    (3) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4660 to 1.4745.

    (4) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.875 to 0.893.

    (5) Odor. Characteristic odor.

    (b) Ceylon type:

    (1) Alcohol content (as Geraniol). Not less than 55 percent by weight.

    (2) Aldehyde content (as Citronellal). Not less than 7 percent by weight.

    (3) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4790 to 1.4850.

    (4) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.891 to 0.904.

    (5) Odor. Characteristic odor.

    [T.D. ATF-133, 48 FR 24673, June 2, 1983. Redesignated by T.D. ATF-442, 66 FR 12854, Mar. 1, 2001]