RE: EO degradation (was Digest Number 948)

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> At 08:51 AM 8/1/03 +0000, you wrote:

> >Yes, I would be interested in this information also , as I have a

large

> >amount of the tea tree, also, clove bud. I have kept it in a closed

> >cupboard, but I do not think I will be using it all up any time soon.

> It's

> >in metal cans. (came in).

>

and Marge wrote at 1 August 2003 22:42>

 

> I would do two things...

>

> 1. decant it into colored glass

>

> 2. top it off with nitrogen... that will totally prevent

oxidation...since

> the oxygen in the air has no contact with the oil.

 

If the metal can is tin or mild steel, then by following Marges'

suggestions, you will reduce the chance of any rust forming - has been

known to happen from a) oil not being dewatered properly, b)

condensation if the air space above the oil in the metal container has

not been displaced to nitrogen prior to shipment. Of course, not a

problem if the metal can is aluminium or stainless steel.

 

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Dennis Archer

Toona Essential Oils Pty Ltd.