How to Use Citronellal:
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For Fragrance Formulation: Citronellal is used as an aroma chemical ingredient in perfumery, incense, candles, air fresheners, and insect-repellent fragrance blends. It should only be used as part of a properly designed fragrance formulation.
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Mandatory Dilution: Always dilute Citronellal in approved solvents such as DPG (Dipropylene Glycol), ethanol, or suitable fragrance carriers before use. Never apply or handle in undiluted (neat) form.
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Air-Care & Diffusion Applications: May be used at very low concentrations in diffusers, room sprays, and air-care products only as a blended fragrance component, not as a standalone aroma.
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Cosmetic & Personal Care Products: Can be incorporated into soaps, lotions, creams, detergents, and hygiene products within permitted fragrance concentration limits and in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory guidelines.
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Industrial & Craft Uses: Suitable for use in candles, agarbatti/incense, sachets, room fresheners, and deodorizing or cleaning products when properly diluted and professionally formulated.
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Handling & Storage Precautions: For external and professional use only. Avoid direct skin contact, eye contact, ingestion, and inhalation of concentrated vapors. Store in a tightly closed container, away from heat, light, and ignition sources.
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Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Always conduct stability testing, patch testing, and regulatory verification on finished products and strictly follow IFRA standards and local regulatory requirements prior to use or sale.
Important Note: Citronellal is an aroma chemical, not an essential oil. It is intended for use by trained formulators and should not be promoted or used for therapeutic, medicinal, or internal purposes.
