Organic Sweet Wintergreen Essential Oil

Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: clear, runny liquid

• Colour: yellow to slightly pink

• Odour: warm, camphorated, slightly caramelised, with notes of leather

Density

1.17 - 1.19

Flash point

94°C

Storage

Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation and to their constituents' gradual evaporation. It is therefore crucial to store your essential oils in a sealed coloured glass or aluminium bottle at a temperature of between 5°C and 40°C.

Precautions

• Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women or in children under 6 years old.

• Do not use in people allergic to aspirin or salicylate derivatives.

• Internal use is not recommended.

• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

• Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic preparation.

• Old or oxidised essential oils should be avoided. Store protected from light and air.

• As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

• For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the specific precautions.

Maximum dosage to be observed

Can be incorporated up to 0.06% in your cosmetic preparations.

Compound that may present an allergic risk

According to Regulation (EU) 2023/1545

Methyl Salicylate

Warning. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Keep out of reach of children. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: seek medical advice. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Dispose of contents/container at a waste collection facility in accordance with local regulations.