Lavender Essential Oil

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Technical Specification Sheet

Lavender Essential Oil

INCI Name: Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Common Name: Lavender Essential Oil
Botanical Source: Lavandula angustifolia
Plant Part Used: Flowering Tops
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
CAS Number: 8000-28-0
EC Number: 289-995-2
Grade: Cosmetic Grade
Packaging Size: 20ml

1. Material Overview

Lavender Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering tops of Lavandula angustifolia.

This cosmetic-grade raw material is supplied exclusively for further incorporation into cosmetic and personal care formulations. It consists primarily of monoterpenes and monoterpene alcohols, contributing to its fresh, herbaceous aromatic profile.

Due to its concentrated volatile nature, controlled inclusion levels are required in finished formulations.

2. Physical & Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid
• Color: Colorless to pale yellow
• Odor: Fresh, floral, herbaceous, slightly sweet
• Solubility: Oil soluble
• Volatility: Moderate

Natural variation in aroma and composition may occur depending on origin, altitude, and harvest timing.

3. Composition & Functional Attributes

Lavender Essential Oil typically contains:

• Linalool
• Linalyl acetate
• Lavandulol
• Terpinen-4-ol
• Beta-caryophyllene

Composition may vary according to growing conditions and distillation parameters.

Functional Contribution in Formulations

Within cosmetic systems, Lavender Essential Oil is selected for its ability to:

• Provide balanced floral-herbaceous aromatic character
• Support fragrance harmonization in blends
• Integrate into emulsions, anhydrous systems, and cleansing bases as a fragrance component
• Complement botanical and minimalist formulation positioning

Inclusion levels must comply with IFRA standards and allergen declaration requirements.

All safety and performance parameters must be validated within the final cosmetic formulation.

4. Suitable Formulation Applications

• Fragrance components in creams and emulsions
• Hair and scalp formulations
• Soap and cleansing systems
• Aromatic oil blends
• Fine fragrance compositions

Use levels must be determined through regulatory review, allergen assessment, and stability testing.

5. Storage & Stability

• Store in a cool, dry place
• Protect from light and heat
• Keep container tightly sealed

Minimizing exposure to air and light helps preserve aromatic integrity and compositional stability.

6. Handling & Manufacturing Considerations

This material should be handled in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

• Dilution prior to incorporation is recommended
• Allergen labeling obligations must be assessed
• IFRA compliance and maximum usage limits must be observed

Compatibility testing, stability assessment, and final cosmetic safety evaluation remain the responsibility of the formulator or Responsible Person.

7. Regulatory Positioning

This product is supplied strictly as a raw cosmetic ingredient for further formulation.

It is not a finished cosmetic product and is not marketed for direct consumer application.

The purchaser assumes full responsibility for compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, IFRA standards, allergen declaration requirements, CPSR preparation, PIF documentation, labeling, stability testing, and notification procedures.

8. Interesting Facts About the Raw Material

• True lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) differs chemically from lavandin hybrids.
• Altitude can influence ester content and aromatic profile.
• It is one of the most compositionally studied essential oils in perfumery.
• Its balanced volatility allows it to function across fragrance note categories.
• Steam distillation preserves delicate monoterpene alcohols and esters.