Peppermint Oil (Mentha Piperita)

Product Name Peppermint Oil (Piperita) Characteristics A Colourless, pale yellow or pale greenish yellow liquid, odour, characteristic, taste characteristic followed by a sensation of cold. Acidity Neutral Optical Rotation -10o to -30o Refractive Index 1.457 to 1.467 Solubility in Ethanol Soluble in 70% ethanol Relative density 0.900 to 0.916 Chemical Constituents Menthone : 15 to 32%Esters (Menthyl Acetate) : 3 to 10%Menthol : 30.0 to 55.0% Packaging 180 Kg. in galvanised iron drums Storage Store in a well-filled, air tight container, protected from heat & light. Aplications Confectionery *Mouth freshners *Chocolates *Chewing Gums *Cough Drops *Analgesic Balms *Inhalers *Tobacco Products *Medicated Oils *Toothpaste *Cosmetics