AS 2116-1977

1 - AS 2116-1997 OIL OF EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA, AUSTRALIA
2 - PREFACE
3 - 1 SCOPE.
3 - 2 DEFINITION.
3 - 3 CHARACTERISTICS.
3 - 4 SAMPLING, LABELLING AND PACKING.
4 - 5 METHODS OF TEST.
4 - 5.1 Preparation of Test Sampl e.
4 - 5.2 Relative Density at 20°/20°C.
4 - 5.3 Refractive Index at 20°C.
4 - 5.4 Optical Rotation at 20°C.
4 - 5.5 Solubility in Ethanol.
4 - 5.6 Content of Carbonyl Compounds, Expressed as Citronellal.

Specifies a range of characteristics and related methods of test of oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and terminal branches of Eucalyptus citriodora.

This specification lays down certain characteristics of oil of Eucalyptus citriodora produced in Australia.

Reconfirmed 1989