Eucalyptus Globulus Oil – Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Detailed Specifications

Grade-wise physico-chemical specification, pharmacopoeia tests, GC composition, test methods, safety, storage, packing and regulatory data

Values are typical ranges. Actual results for each lot are reported on the batch Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Tests follow the pattern of the Indian and British Pharmacopoeia monographs for Eucalyptus Oil. Pharmacopoeia-grade supply with full monograph testing is available on request.

Composition varies with crop, season and distillation. A full GC-MS report is supplied on request.

Methods are given for reference. Results on the COA follow our in-house validated procedures based on these standards.

• Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every batch: appearance, specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation and cineole content.
• GC / GC-MS report with full component profile, on request.
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS / SDS), on request.
• Allergen declaration (limonene, linalool and others) and IFRA information, on request.
• Batch traceability with batch number and manufacturing date on every pack.
• Retained sample of every batch kept for its full shelf life.
• Pre-shipment sample for bulk and export orders.

For external use only. Not for use on or near the face of infants and young children. Refer to the MSDS for complete safety information.

• Pack range: 100 ml to 200 kg
• Small packs: 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml aluminium or amber glass bottles
• Medium packs: 1 kg and 5 kg aluminium bottles or HDPE cans
• Bulk packs: 25 kg and 50 kg HDPE cans, up to 200 kg HDPE or GI drums
• Labelling: product name, grade, batch no., date, net weight and hazard symbols
• Private label: custom bottles, labels and cartons on request

• Pharmaceutical and Ayurvedic: balms, vapour rubs, inhalers, liniments (rectified grade)
• Oral care: toothpaste and mouthwash (rectified grade, licensed manufacturers)
• Personal care: soaps, shampoos, hair oils, foot care
• Home care: floor cleaners, phenyl, surface sprays (60–65% grade)
• Aromatherapy and diffuser blends
• Fragrance compounding: fresh and herbal notes

The information in this Technical Data Sheet is provided by Liana Health Care Pvt. Ltd. in good faith and is based on our current knowledge, laboratory data and published reference values. It is intended only as general guidance for qualified professional buyers and formulators.

• Typical values: All figures are typical ranges. Being a natural essential oil, values may vary between batches. Batch-specific results are stated only on the COA supplied with each consignment.
• Not a contractual specification: This document does not form part of any contract of sale unless confirmed in writing. Agreed specifications are those in our quotation, proforma invoice or COA.
• Buyer responsibility: Buyers must confirm suitability for their own formulation and end use, and ensure finished products comply with all applicable laws, pharmacopoeia standards and labelling requirements.
• No therapeutic claims: Applications mentioned are traditional and general uses only. Nothing here is medical advice or a claim to treat or prevent any disease.
• Limitation of liability: Liana Health Care Pvt. Ltd. accepts no liability for loss, damage or injury arising from misuse, improper storage or use of this information beyond its intended purpose.
• Updates: We may revise this document without prior notice. Please contact us for the latest revision.

© Liana Health Care Pvt. Ltd., Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. This document may not be reproduced or altered without written permission.

Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Uses & Starter Formulations – Part 1: Basics and Formulas 1 to 4

Equipment, dilution guide, choosing the right grade and 4 practical formulas with percentages, batch quantities, step-by-step methods and safety notes

• Startups and small brands planning balms, roll-ons, soaps, hair oils or home care products with eucalyptus oil.
• Students and learners in cosmetics, aromatherapy and Ayurvedic product making who want reliable starting formulas.
• Small manufacturers who want to test products at 100 g to 1 kg scale before bulk production.
• All formulas are given in percentage (% w/w) and grams, so they are easy to scale up from a trial batch to production.

Basic equipment

• Digital weighing scale with 0.01 g accuracy (for essential oils and actives) and a 1 g scale for bases.
• Stainless steel or heat-proof glass beakers, a double boiler (water bath) and a thermometer up to 100°C.
• Glass stirring rods or silicone spatulas, droppers and measuring cylinders.
• Packaging: amber glass or aluminium bottles for oils, PP/glass jars for balms, roll-on bottles, soap moulds.
• Gloves, safety glasses, labels and a notebook (batch record).

Safe working rules

• Always weigh essential oils in grams. Drops vary with bottle and oil, so use them only for very small home tests (approx. 20 to 25 drops = 1 ml).
• Essential oils are flammable. Never heat them on an open flame, add them after the base has cooled slightly.
• Avoid polystyrene cups and thin PVC, concentrated essential oils can attack these plastics.
• Work in a ventilated area and keep oils away from eyes and children.
• Do a patch test of every skin product on a small area of the inner arm before wider use.

Quick maths: For a 100 g batch, 1 % = 1 g. For a 1 kg batch, 1 % = 10 g. Always calculate on the total batch weight.

Balms and rubs are the biggest use of Eucalyptus Globulus oil in India. With menthol and camphor it forms the classic trio for vapour rubs, headache balms and pain balms, giving a fresh, cooling and penetrating aroma that buyers trust.

Typical use levels

Best grade

• 80–85 % cineole (rectified) for all skin balms and rubs: cleaner odour, lighter colour, consistent batches.
• 70–75 % for economy balms. Do not use the 60–65 % cleaning grade on skin.

Strong pain balm – starter formula (per 100 g)

• White petroleum jelly 52 g, paraffin / microcrystalline wax 12 g
• Menthol crystals 12 g, camphor 8 g
• Eucalyptus globulus oil (80–85 %) 10 g, peppermint oil 4 g, clove oil 2 g

Key process tips

• Melt base and wax at 70–75°C, cool to 55–60°C before adding actives.
• Mix menthol and camphor first, they turn liquid together and blend in easily.
• Add eucalyptus and other oils last, then fill jars at about 55°C.
• More wax gives a firmer balm or stick, less wax gives a softer rub.
• Pack in glass, PP or aluminium jars with tight lids.

Caution: For external use only. Not for infants and young children, broken skin or near eyes. Balms sold with medicinal or pain-relief claims may need an Ayurvedic or drug manufacturing licence.

A classic soft balm for chest, back and nose area rubs, built on the menthol, camphor and eucalyptus trio.

Batch size: 100 g (approx. four 25 g jars)

Method

1. Melt petroleum jelly and wax together in a double boiler at 70–75°C until clear.
2. In a separate glass beaker, mix menthol and camphor. They turn into a clear liquid on their own when mixed.
3. Take the base off the heat and let it cool to 55–60°C.
4. Stir in the menthol-camphor liquid and eucalyptus oil until fully mixed.
5. Pour into jars at about 55°C. Leave lids open until set, then close tightly.

Formulator tips

• For a firmer stick balm, raise wax to 12–14 % and lower petroleum jelly by the same amount.
• For a stronger pain balm, add 1–2 % peppermint or clove oil and reduce petroleum jelly.
• Pouring too hot causes a sunken centre, pouring too cool gives a grainy surface.

Caution: For adults. Do not use on children under 2 years, near the nose of infants, on broken skin or near eyes. Selling a balm with medicinal claims may need a drug/Ayurvedic manufacturing licence.

A ready-to-use roll-on for temples, forehead and neck. Easy first product for new brands.

Batch size: 100 ml (ten 10 ml roll-ons)

Method

1. Weigh the carrier oil into a clean, dry glass beaker.
2. Add vitamin E and the essential oils one by one, stirring after each.
3. Leave for 1 hour so the aroma settles, then check smell and clarity.
4. Fill into 10 ml glass roll-on bottles, fit the roller ball and cap tightly.

Formulator tips

• Fractionated coconut oil stays liquid in winter, normal coconut oil will freeze.
• Use glass roll-ons, some plastic bottles soften with essential oils over time.
• Add 0.5 % rosemary oil for a more herbal profile.

Caution: Keep away from eyes. Not for children under 6 years. Patch test before regular use.

A concentrated aroma blend for diffusers and steam inhalation. A low-cost product with high perceived value.

Batch size: 100 g (ten 10 ml bottles)

Method

1. Mix all oils in a glass beaker.
2. Rest for 24 hours to let the blend mature.
3. Fill into amber glass bottles with orifice reducers (dropper fitments).

Formulator tips

• Diffuser: 3–5 drops in the water tank. Steam: 2–3 drops in a bowl of hot water, inhale with eyes closed for about 5 minutes.
• Label clearly: "Not for direct skin use".

Caution: Adults only for steam inhalation. Do not diffuse near infants or small children. Keep out of reach of children, harmful if swallowed.

The popular pocket inhaler. Very low oil cost per unit, which makes it attractive for startups.

Batch size: 100 g of blend (fills approx. 150 inhaler sticks)

Method

1. Mix the oils, then add menthol and camphor.
2. Warm gently to about 40°C in a water bath and stir until crystals dissolve.
3. Cool to room temperature.
4. Soak cotton wicks in the blend (about 0.6 g per wick), using tweezers.
5. Put each wick into an inhaler tube, press in the base plug and cap tightly.

Formulator tips

• Fill wicks and close tubes quickly so the aroma does not escape.
• Store filled sticks in a closed box before packing.

Caution: For adults. Use only at the nostril opening, not deep inside the nose. Keep away from eyes and out of reach of children.

• Trial packs from 100 ml for R&D and learning, and bulk packs up to 200 kg for production.
• All three grades of Eucalyptus Globulus oil, plus peppermint oil, menthol crystals, carrier oils and melt & pour soap bases from one supplier.
• White label and contract manufacturing for startups that want to launch without their own factory.
• COA with every batch, MSDS and GC-MS report on request.