Bergamot Oil – Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Specifications

Complete product identification, physico-chemical specification, GC composition, safety, storage and packing data for natural and FCF grades

Values are typical ranges in line with ISO 3520. Actual results for each lot are reported on the batch Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Composition varies with harvest and grade. A full GC-MS report is supplied on request.

• Certificate of Analysis (COA), supplied with every batch.
• GC / GC-MS report, with bergapten value, on request.
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), available on request.
• IFRA and allergen information (limonene, linalool, citral), available on request.
• Batch traceability with batch number and date on every pack.
• Pre-shipment sample available for bulk and export orders.

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
• Bulk packs: 25 kg and 50 kg lined containers, up to 200 kg lined drums
• Labelling: product name, grade, batch no., date, net weight and hazard symbols
• Private label: custom bottles, labels and cartons on request

• Perfumery: colognes, chypre, fougere and fresh citrus accords
• Skin and body care with the FCF grade: lotions, body oils, roll-ons
• Luxury soaps, body wash and bath oils
• Candles, reed diffusers, room and linen sprays
• Aromatherapy blends
• Flavours such as Earl Grey tea (for licensed food buyers)

For food or flavour use, please discuss your requirement and the applicable food regulations with us.

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 citrus oil, values may vary between batches and harvests. 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 the suitability of this product for their own formulation and end use, and ensure that finished products comply with all applicable laws, IFRA limits for bergapten and labelling requirements.
• No therapeutic claims: Applications mentioned are general cosmetic, fragrance and aromatherapy uses only. Nothing in this document is medical advice or a claim to treat or prevent any condition.
• 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.

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Bergamot Oil Uses and Starter Formulations for Startups and Learners

Use levels, choosing the grade and 6 practical formulas for roll-on, body lotion, soap, reed diffuser, room spray and fragrance blend

• Startups and small brands planning roll-ons, body lotions, soaps, reed diffusers or room sprays with bergamot oil.
• Students and learners in perfumery, aromatherapy, home fragrance and personal care.
• Small manufacturers testing products at 100 g to 1 kg scale before bulk production.
• Why bergamot: a fresh, elegant citrus-floral aroma that gives products a premium, luxury feel.
• All formulas are given in % w/w and grams, so they scale up easily. 1% = 1 g in a 100 g batch.

Natural bergamot can make skin sensitive to sunlight, so always use the FCF grade in leave-on skin products and follow IFRA limits. Citrus oils oxidise quickly, so use fresh oil, add vitamin E to oil products and store in dark bottles.

A ready-to-use aromatherapy roll-on for wrists, neck and temples.

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

Method

1. Weigh the carrier oil into a clean glass beaker.
2. Add vitamin E and the essential oils and stir well.
3. Fill into 10 ml glass roll-on bottles and cap tightly.

Formulator tips

• Add 0.5% cedarwood oil for a warmer, longer-lasting blend.
• Use FCF bergamot only, as this product stays on the skin.

Caution: Avoid eyes. Patch test before regular use. Not for children under 6 years.

A light, luxurious lotion and a good first emulsion for learners.

Batch size: 100 g

Method

1. Heat water and glycerin to 75°C in one beaker.
2. Heat almond oil, emulsifying wax, shea butter and cetyl alcohol to 75°C in another.
3. Pour the oil phase into the water phase while mixing with a hand blender for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Below 40°C, add bergamot oil, vitamin E and preservative and mix well.
5. Check pH (5.5 to 6.5) and fill into bottles or tubes.

Formulator tips

• Both phases must be at the same temperature, or the lotion can separate.
• For a thicker cream, raise cetyl alcohol to 3%.

Caution: Use FCF bergamot only. Patch test before use. Avoid eyes.

An easy premium soap with no lye handling.

Batch size: 1 kg (about ten 100 g bars)

Method

1. Cut the soap base into cubes and melt at 60–65°C. Do not boil.
2. Cool to about 55°C, add the oils and stir gently.
3. Pour into moulds, spray with rubbing alcohol, set 2 to 4 hours and wrap at once.

Formulator tips

• A little yellow or green soap colour gives a citrus look.
• Citrus scent fades faster in soap, so wrap bars at once.

Caution: Keep away from eyes. Stop use if irritation occurs.

A popular gift and home fragrance product with good margins.

Batch size: 100 ml (one 100 ml diffuser)

Method

1. Weigh the diffuser base into a glass beaker.
2. Add the oils and stir until clear.
3. Rest for 24 hours, fill into a glass bottle and add 6 to 8 reed sticks.

Formulator tips

• Flip the reeds every few days to refresh the scent.
• Use fibre reeds for faster scent throw.

Caution: Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not drink. Keep away from polished wood surfaces.

A fresh, elegant spray for rooms, linen and cars.

Batch size: 100 ml

Method

1. Mix Polysorbate 20 with the oils until clear.
2. Slowly add the water while stirring.
3. Add the preservative and fill into fine-mist spray bottles.

Formulator tips

• If cloudy, raise Polysorbate 20 to 4% and reduce water.
• Label: "Shake well before use".

Caution: Do not spray on the face, eyes or pets. Test on a hidden area of fabric first.

A ready fragrance blend that learners can use in soaps, candles and room products.

Batch size: 100 g of blend

Method

1. Mix all oils in a glass beaker.
2. Rest for 2 to 3 days so the blend rounds off.
3. Use at 1% to 1.5% in soaps and within your wax fragrance load (usually 6% to 8%) in candles.

Formulator tips

• Smell the blend on a paper strip at 1 hour and 24 hours to judge the notes.
• Store in a full, closed amber bottle.

Caution: Concentrated blend. Not for direct skin use. Keep out of reach of children.

Quality checks

• Keep one sample at 40–45°C for 2 to 4 weeks and check for changes, and retain a sample of every batch.

Labelling

• Show product name, ingredients, net quantity, batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates, and manufacturer details.
• List allergens such as limonene and linalool where required.
• For any product made with natural bergamot that stays on skin, add a sun caution, or better, switch to the FCF grade.

Common mistakes

• Using natural bergamot in leave-on skin products.
• Storing citrus oil in half-empty or clear bottles, which speeds up oxidation.
• Adding essential oil to water without a solubiliser.

• Trial packs from 100 ml for R&D, bulk packs up to 200 kg for production.
• Bergamot oil plus orange, lemon, lavender, cedarwood and soap bases from one supplier.
• White label and contract manufacturing for brands without their own factory.