Description:
It is a colourless to pale yellow coloured liquid. The main constituent of this oil is L-Menthol and is present in the range of 39% to 42%. This Oil is available in various blends depending on the requirement of the user.
| Specifications for Peppermint Oil |
| Description |
Colourless liquid with a refreshing mint odour |
| Solubility |
1ml dissolves in 4ml of70% alcohol |
| Taste |
Cool sensation in mouth and characteristic mint flavour |
| Acidity/Alkalinity |
Neutral to Litmus solution |
| Specific Gravity |
0.900g – 0.916g |
| Optical Rotation |
-10° to -30° |
| Refractive Index |
1.460 – 1.467 |
| Fixed Oils and Fats |
Negative |
| L-Menthol Content |
38% – 42% (as per requirement) |
| Total Menthol Content |
Not less than 50% |
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| Packaging of peppermint oil is done in galvanized iron drums carrying a net weight of 180kgs |
