Peppermint Oil

Product Name	Peppermint Oil (Arvensis)
Characteristics	A Clear, Colourless to pale yellow liquid, visibly free from water, odour, characteristic.
Acidity	Neutral to litmus paper
Optical Rotation	-15^o to -28^o
Refractive Index	1.455 to 1.467
Solubility in Ethanol	Soluble in 75% ethanol
Menthone	22%
Iso menthone	10%
Neo menthol	7%
L-menthol	38%
Menthyl acetate	2-4%
Terpenes	0.4%
Weight per ml.	0.889 to 0.900 g
Packaging	180 Kg. in galvanised iron drums
Storage	Peppermint Oil should be kept in a well-filled, well closed container, protected from light and stored at a temperature not exceeding 25o
Aplications	Confectionery Mouth freshners Chocolates Chewing Gums Cough Drops Analgesic Balms Inhalers Tobacco Products Medicated Oils Toothpaste Cosmetics