The Lavender concrete of BulEtera is obtained from Lavandula Angustifolia – Miller through solvent extraction, where the solvent is completely removed after extraction. The Lavender concrete is a vaseline-like mass with yellow-green to green color with brown tinge and aroma typical of Lavender.
Composition:
Linalyl acetate, linalool, limonene, coumarin, methyl ether of umbelliferone, fatty acids, vegetable waxes, ursolic and epiursolic acid, etc.
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Botanical name |
Lavandula angustifolia - Miller |
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Part of plant used |
Blossoming lavender sprays |
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Country of origin |
Bulgaria |
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Cultivated herb |
Yes |
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Natural herb |
Yes |
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Gathered herb |
Yes |
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Fumigants used |
N/A |
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Method of manufacture |
Extraction |
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Material safety data sheets |
Available upon request |
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Method of analysis |
Gas-chromatography |
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Known formulation incompatibilities |
N/A |
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Must be homogenous blend |
Yes |
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Seasonal harvesting |
During June and July |
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Certificate of analysis |
Yes |
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Appearance |
Wax like mass |
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Chemical definition |
Concrete containing linalylacetate, linalool, geraniol etc. |
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Synonyms |
None |
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Storage |
Keep in well-sealed containers at to 5 – 15?C, without direct exposure to sunshine or heat sources. |
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Color |
Yellow-green to green-brown |
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Aroma |
Typical of Lavender |
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Physicochemical indices:
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Relative density, d 50/50 |
from 0.880 to 0.940 |
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Refraction number, n 50/D |
from 1.4560 to 1.4760 |
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Acid value, mg KOH/g |
not more than 15.0 |
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Ester value, mg KOH/g |
not less than 90.0 |
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Content of dissolving agent, % |
not more than 2.0 |
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Content of absolute, % |
not less than 65.0 |
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Content of linalylacetate, % |
not less than 32.4 |
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Expiry term: |
Under good storage conditions the concrete has long expiry term. |
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Application: |
Lavender concrete is a product used for obtaining absolute and is a component in Cosmetics items. |