{"product_id":"aniseed-essential-oil","title":"Aniseed Essential Oil","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnise Essential Oil — Shopify Listing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: Aniseed Essential Oil (Pimpinella anisum), steam distilled seed oil Source: Nature In Bottle Certificate of Analysis, Technical Data Sheet, Material Safety Data Sheet and IFRA Certificate of Conformity Status: Draft — not yet pushed to Shopify\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNotes before publishing (flagged, not blocking)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batch numbers, manufacture\/best-before dates or supplier product codes are included, per standing instruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes and pricing aren't in the supplied documents — Section 8 uses placeholder essential oil sizing. Please confirm the sizes you'll stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight IFRA limits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anise is capped at 0.90% for lip products (Cat 1), baby creams\/oils (Cat 5D) and anogenital-exposure products (Cat 8), and only 1.20% for face\/body products applied with fingertips (Cat 3). Candles (Cat 12) are capped at 62.76%, not 100%. I've quoted these exactly so customers can't over-dose. Worth checking Shopify hazard tagging and any on-page dilution guidance reflects them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin sensitiser (Category 1):\u003c\/strong\u003e the MSDS classifies this oil as a skin sensitiser in concentrate form, plus skin irritant (Cat 3), eye irritant (Cat 2B) and aquatic hazard (acute Cat 3, chronic Cat 4). Safety copy reflects this. Please confirm labelling\/hazard tagging before publishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe MSDS notes toxicological data is incomplete for most endpoints, and flash point is \"not available\". I haven't stated a flash point or flammability class; the MSDS still advises keeping away from heat and ignition sources, which is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe IFRA certificate is valid to the 51st Amendment (July 2023) — worth confirming with Nature In Bottle whether a more recent amendment applies before quoting compliance in marketing copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoA, TDS and MSDS list a FEMA number (2094). I haven't included it, as this is sold as a cosmetic\/aromatic ingredient and not for food use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe IFRA Annex lists phototoxicity considerations as \"applicable\" for most leave-on categories as a generic table. The documents don't state anise is phototoxic, so I haven't included a sun-exposure warning. Let me know if you'd like one added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aroma is described as \"licorice-like\" in the documents; I haven't added further descriptors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested usage guidance in Section 5 is limited to IFRA maximums from the certificate; no general soap\/candle percentages were supplied, so none are invented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1. Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a bold, sweet, licorice-like aroma to your handmade creations with our Anise Essential Oil. Steam distilled from the seeds of Pimpinella anisum, this 100% pure and natural oil is a colourless to pale yellow liquid with an intensely spicy-sweet, characteristic licorice-like scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassed as a top to middle note, Anise Essential Oil is a distinctive ingredient for soap makers, candle makers, cosmetic formulators and aromatherapists who want a warm, sweet, spicy character in their blends. It's supplied undiluted and batch-tested for microbial purity and heavy metals, and certified for compliance with International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: this is a concentrated aromatic ingredient for formulation use, and it carries a Category 1 skin sensitiser classification in concentrate form. IFRA maximum use levels are low for many leave-on products — see Product Safety and Usage \u0026amp; Formulation Notes before working with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINCI name: Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) Seed Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Pimpinella anisum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart used: Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction method: Steam distilled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour: Intensely spicy-sweet, characteristic licorice-like aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2. Key Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: Anise Essential Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Pimpinella anisum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eINCI name: Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) Seed Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAS number: 8007-70-3; 84775-42-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEINECS number: 283-872-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart used: Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction method: Steam distilled essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality: 100% pure and natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote classification: Top to middle note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour: Intensely spicy-sweet, characteristic licorice-like aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefractive index: 1.550–1.561 @ 20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific gravity: 0.970–0.995 g\/mL @ 20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical rotation: -26° to -6°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolubility: Soluble in alcohols and fixed oils; insoluble in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobial testing: Aerobic mesophilic count under 100 CFU\/g; yeast and mould under 10 CFU\/g; Candida albicans, E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus absent in 1g — all conform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metals: Lead under 10 ppm; arsenic under 2 ppm; mercury under 1 ppm — all conform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIFRA status: Certified compliant with IFRA Standards up to the 51st Amendment (July 2023), with documented maximum use levels by product category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Tightly closed container, cool and dry place, protected from sunlight. If stored for more than 36 months, check quality before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport: Not regulated as Dangerous Goods (maritime and air)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3. Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% pure, steam distilled anise seed oil with no dilution or additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntensely spicy-sweet, true licorice-like aroma that adds a distinctive warm note to blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop to middle note that works in layered fragrance and aromatherapy-style blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile across soap making, candle making, cosmetic formulating, natural perfumery and diffusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch-tested for microbial purity and heavy metals for consistent quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified compliant with current IFRA Standards, with documented maximum usage levels for every product category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoluble in alcohols and fixed oils, so it blends easily into oil-phase and anhydrous recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from an established essential oil supplier with full safety and technical documentation available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4. Recommended Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold process and hot process soap making (within the IFRA limit for Category 9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle and wax melt making (within the IFRA limit for Category 12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse-off body washes, shampoos and bath products (within IFRA Category 9 limits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousehold care products such as hand wash and surface cleaners (within IFRA Category 10A limits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReed diffusers and room fragrancing (check IFRA Category 10A\/12 limits for your format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural perfumery and fine fragrance blending (within IFRA Category 4 limits)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody lotions, balms and massage oils at carefully diluted, IFRA-compliant levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative DIY and small batch cosmetic projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5. Usage \u0026amp; Formulation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated aromatic ingredient — always dilute in a suitable carrier oil or base before any skin contact, and patch test finished products before wider use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil-soluble — soluble in alcohols and fixed oils, insoluble in water. Add it to the oil phase of emulsions or blend into anhydrous products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum IFRA use levels (51st Amendment) by category — formulate within the limit for your finished product type:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 1 lip products: 0.90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 2 axillae: 1.92%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 3 face\/body products applied with fingertips: 1.20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 4 fine fragrance: 18.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 5A body lotion\/creams\/oils: 6.26%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 5B face moisturisers and creams: 2.12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 5C hand creams: 4.24%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 5D baby creams, oils and talc: 0.90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 6 oral and lip exposure products: 2.58%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 7A rinse-off hair products: 3.44%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 7B leave-on hair products: 3.44%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 8 significant anogenital exposure: 0.90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 9 soap, shampoo, body wash, bath products: 4.78%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 10A household care (non-aerosol), including reed diffusers: 7.88%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 10B household aerosol\/spray products: 7.88%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 11A \/ 11B products with minimal skin transfer from inert substrate: 2.12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat 12 candles and non-skin-contact products: 62.76%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are maximum levels for the anise oil itself within the finished product, and apply to the combined total of any fragrance ingredients that share the same restriction. Check your full fragrance load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor other uses or higher levels, a new safety evaluation may be needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle making: test burn performance and scent throw in your own wax and wick system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. If stored for more than 36 months, check quality before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways check your formulation against applicable Australian cosmetic requirements and label declared allergens as required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6. Product Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassified in concentrate form as a skin irritant (Category 3), eye irritant (Category 2B) and skin sensitiser (Category 1); also classified as harmful to aquatic life (acute Category 3) with potential for long-lasting harmful effects (chronic Category 4) — signal word \"Warning\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazard statements: causes mild skin irritation; causes eye irritation; may cause an allergic skin reaction; may be harmful if swallowed and enters airways; harmful to aquatic life; may cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToxicological data for this oil is incomplete — handle with the care you would apply to any concentrated essential oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways dilute in a suitable carrier oil or base before any skin contact — never apply undiluted — and always patch test a diluted blend before wider use, given the Category 1 skin sensitiser classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve the IFRA maximum use levels for your product type; limits are as low as 0.90% for lip products, baby products and products with anogenital exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear chemical resistant gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) when handling the concentrate; avoid breathing vapour; wash thoroughly after handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources — no smoking; take precautions against static discharge when handling in bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children; avoid strong oxidising agents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin contact: remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water for several minutes; seek medical advice if irritation or rash occurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye contact: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, removing contact lenses if present and easy to do; seek medical attention if irritation persists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInhalation: if breathing is difficult, move to fresh air and call a physician if symptoms persist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf swallowed: do not induce vomiting; rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious) and call a physician or poison control centre immediately (Australia Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire: use water spray, fog, CO2, dry chemical or alcohol resistant foam; do not use a solid water stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpills: eliminate ignition sources, absorb with an inert material such as sand, clay or diatomaceous earth, and clean the surface thoroughly. The oil is immiscible with water and will spread on the water surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmful to aquatic life — do not allow product to enter drains, waterways or the aquatic environment; dispose of product and containers in line with local regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot regulated as Dangerous Goods for transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use by soap makers, candle makers, cosmetic formulators and aromatherapists. Not for consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Safety Data Sheet, Certificate of Analysis and IFRA Certificate of Conformity available on request — please read before handling, diluting or reformulating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAromatic descriptions are provided as general information only. No therapeutic or medicinal claims are made for this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e7. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Anise Essential Oil made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% pure Pimpinella anisum seed oil, extracted by steam distillation, with no additives or dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e An intensely spicy-sweet, characteristic licorice-like aroma. It's classed as a top to middle note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this oil ready to use, or does it need to be diluted?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's supplied undiluted as a concentrated aromatic ingredient. It must be diluted in a suitable carrier oil or base before any skin contact, and always patch tested first — it carries a Category 1 skin sensitiser classification in concentrate form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in soap and candle making?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. IFRA allows up to 4.78% in soap, shampoo and body wash (Category 9) and up to 62.76% in candles (Category 12). Always check the category for your finished product and your total fragrance load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in lip balm or baby products?\u003c\/strong\u003e IFRA limits are very low for these — 0.90% for lip products (Category 1) and baby creams, oils and talc (Category 5D). Please follow the limit for your specific product category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Anise Essential Oil IFRA certified?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it's certified compliant with IFRA Standards up to the 51st Amendment, with documented maximum usage levels for each product category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, and out of reach of children. 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