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Technical Specification Sheet

Rose Essential Oil

INCI Name: Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (or Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil – confirm exact botanical source)
Common Name: Rose Essential Oil
Botanical Source: Rosa damascena / Rosa centifolia
Plant Part Used: Flower petals
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Grade: Cosmetic Grade
Packaging Size: 20g

1. Material Overview

Rose Essential Oil is a volatile aromatic extract obtained through steam distillation of rose petals from Rosa damascena or Rosa centifolia.

This cosmetic-grade raw material is intended exclusively for further formulation into cosmetic and personal care products. Due to its concentrated aromatic profile, it is typically used at low inclusion levels within finished formulations.

Steam distillation preserves the volatile aromatic compounds without solvent extraction.

2. Physical & Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

• Odor: Characteristic floral aroma

• Solubility: Oil soluble

• Volatility: High

Natural variation in aroma intensity may occur due to harvest conditions and origin.

3. Composition & Functional Attributes

Rose Essential Oil contains naturally occurring volatile aromatic constituents such as:

• Citronellol

• Geraniol

• Nerol

• Phenylethyl alcohol

• Trace naturally occurring allergens (as defined by EU cosmetic regulation)

Exact composition varies depending on botanical source and harvest.

Functional Contribution in Formulations

Within cosmetic systems, Rose Essential Oil is selected for:

• Contributing fragrance to oil and emulsion systems

• Enhancing aromatic profile in natural formulations

• Supporting sensory experience in finished products

• Complementing plant-based fragrance compositions

Due to its concentrated nature, it is typically incorporated at low percentages within the oil phase or fragrance blend.

All performance and safety assessments must be conducted within the final formulation.

4. Suitable Formulation Applications

• Oil serums

• Creams and emulsions

• Balms

• Natural fragrance blends

• Soap and solid cosmetic systems

5. Storage & Stability

• Store in a cool, dry place

• Protect from direct light and heat

• Keep container tightly sealed

• Minimize air exposure to preserve volatile components

As a volatile material, prolonged exposure to oxygen and heat may alter aromatic profile.

6. Handling & Safety Considerations

Rose Essential Oil is a concentrated aromatic substance and should be handled with appropriate formulation care.

Dilution, dermal limit calculations, allergen declaration, and safety assessment must be conducted by the responsible formulator prior to placing a finished cosmetic product on the market.

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 intended for direct consumer application.

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

8. Interesting Facts About the Raw Material

• Rose Essential Oil is derived from fresh flower petals and requires significant quantities of plant material to produce small amounts of oil.

• The aroma profile can vary depending on climate, harvest timing, and distillation parameters.

• Rosa damascena is widely cultivated in regions such as Bulgaria, Turkey, and parts of the Middle East.

• Steam distillation captures volatile aromatic molecules without solvent residues.

• Due to its potency, it is typically used in very low concentrations within cosmetic systems.