Grade designation

Specific gravity at 270/270C

Optical rotation

Refractive index at 270C**

Solubility in 80% (by volume) Ethyl alcohol

Aldehyde content calculated as Citronellal not less than per cent by weight

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

Grade I

0.8521 to 0.8711

(-)20to (+)40

1.4469 to 1.4589

Soluble in TWO volumes

75

 

Grade II

0.8521 to 0.8711

(-)20 to (+)40

1.4469 to 1.4589

Soluble in TWO volumes

70

 

Description and appearance

  • Indian Eucalyptus oil is the colour less pale yellow or  greenish yellow essential oil obtained by water or steam distillation of fresh leaves and terminal branches of Euca- lyptus citriodora and rectified. It shall be clear free from sediment ,suspended matter ,separated water and possess the characteristics aromatic camphoraceous taste followed by sensation of cold. The Eucalyptus oil shall satisfy The test requirement s for phellandrene***It shall be free from admixture of any other oil or substance.