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What are the main applications of this patchouli oil?
Versatile oil for fine fragrance, cosmetics (0.5-3%), home care (candles, diffusers, detergents), food flavouring (GB 2760 N007 / FEMA 2838) and ChP pharma use; tenacious and oxidation-resistant with reliable Indonesian supply.
Which loading ports and Incoterms are available for patchouli oil?
Loading from Guangzhou/Shenzhen/Shanghai/Qingdao (China) or Surabaya/Jakarta/Belawan (Indonesia); Incoterms EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF and DDP; written port/freight quote before confirmation with vessel and ETD/ETA reporting.
What are the key aromatic compounds in patchouli oil?
Sesquiterpene-rich oil (80-90%): patchoulol 27-35% (ISO 3757) / ≥26% (ChP) plus α-bulnesene, α-guaiene, β-patchoulene, seychellene, β-caryophyllene; every batch GC-MS verified with pogostone authenticity marker.
What INCI name and labelling information apply to this patchouli oil?
INCI POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, CAS 8014-09-3, EC 616-944-7, FEMA 2838, NMPA No. 02634, GB 2760 N007; Japanese パチョリ油 and Korean 광곽향오일; label guidance for cosmetics, food and fragrance finished products.
What is the IFRA and allergen status of this patchouli oil?
IFRA 51: unrestricted in Cat 2-12; not approved only in Cat 1 (lip) and Cat 6 (oral care); EU allergen declaration and per-batch IFRA COFC provided; GHS H316/H412.
What HS code applies to patchouli oil and which documents are needed for import?
Classified under HS 3301 (essential oils), subheading for patchouli; documents: COA, GC-MS, SDS, origin, phytosanitary, FEMA 2838/GB 2760 for food, INCI/IFRA for cosmetics; HS code confirmed per destination at quotation.
Are heavy metals and pesticide residues tested in this patchouli oil?
Heavy metals (ICP-MS) and pesticide multi-residues (GC-MS/LC-MS) tested per batch with limits per destination (GB 7916/GB 2762, GB 2763 or EU 396/2005); pesticide residues flagged as risk substance in NMPA catalogue 02634.
Is this patchouli oil halal and kosher certified?
Botanically pure steam distillate with no animal-derived inputs — inherently halal/kosher suitable; certified batches (MUI halal, OK/Star-K kosher) available on request for volume orders with certificate on COA.
Is this patchouli oil food-grade and can it be used in flavouring?
Food-grade natural flavouring: GB 2760-2024 N007 and GB/T 14156-1993 in China, FEMA GRAS 2838 and 21 CFR §172.510 in the US; typical uses include cola 43 mg/kg and chewing gum 220 mg/kg; solvent-free steam distillation.