ISO 10624-1998 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10624:1998 — Oil of elemi (Canarium luzonicum Miq.). This International Standard specifies certain characteristics of the essential oil obtained from the gum oleoresin of Canarium luzonicum (elemi) to facilitate assessment of its quality; it is not applicable to rectified oils.

Abstract

ISO 10624:1998 defines descriptive and analytical criteria for oil of elemi (Canarium luzonicum Miq.), including appearance, colour, odour description, and key physico‑chemical ranges (e.g., relative density limits, refractive index and optical rotation), and provides guidance on chromatographic profile use for identity and quality assessment. The standard is concise (published as a short international standard) and intended to support consistent quality control and trade.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed in periodic reviews).
• Publication date: February 1998 (publication date reported as 29 January / February 1998).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 71.100.60 — Essential oils.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1998).
• Number of pages: 4 (short-format international standard).

Scope

This standard specifies certain characteristics of oil of elemi (Canarium luzonicum Miq.) to facilitate assessment of its quality. It gives definitions and normative references relevant to essential‑oil testing, and is not applicable to rectified oils. The scope emphasises presentation of descriptive properties and analytical ranges used for identity and quality assessment, referencing general ISO guidance on chromatographic profiles and essential‑oil test methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition: oil of elemi obtained by steam distillation or distillation under reduced pressure of the gum oleoresin of Canarium luzonicum.
• Appearance and organoleptic descriptors: liquid; colourless to pale yellow; characteristic spicy balsamic odour with a citrus‑peel top note.
• Physico‑chemical ranges: specified limits for relative density at 20 °C, refractive index, optical rotation (as typical essential‑oil parameters to verify quality).
• Chromatographic profile guidance: recommends use of chromatographic profiles (as per ISO 11024 parts) for identity confirmation and comparison with reference profiles.
• Typical major components (reported ranges in literature/analyses): 1,8‑cineole and terpinyl acetate are often major constituents, with linalool and linalyl acetate present in smaller amounts; other terpenes (α‑/β‑pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene) may occur depending on origin. (Component ranges are reported in analytical literature and referenced compilations.)

Typical use and users

Used by essential‑oil producers, perfumers, aromatherapists, flavour and fragrance formulators, importers/exporters, and testing laboratories for product specification, quality control, acceptance testing and trade verification. The standard supports purchasers and regulatory bodies seeking consistent descriptive and analytical criteria for oil of elemi.

Related standards

ISO 10624 references and is used alongside other ISO documents for essential oils, including ISO/TR 210 and ISO/TR 211 (general rules for packaging, conditioning, labelling), ISO 212 (sampling), ISO 279/280/592 (density, refractive index, optical rotation methods), and ISO 11024 parts on chromatographic profiles. These related standards provide methods and general rules that complement the oil‑specific requirements.

Keywords

elemi, Canarium luzonicum, essential oil, oil of elemi, ISO 10624, chromatographic profile, refractive index, relative density, optical rotation, 1,8‑cineole, terpinyl acetate.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10624:1998 is an ISO International Standard that specifies characteristics and assessment criteria for oil of elemi (Canarium luzonicum Miq.) to facilitate quality assessment and trade.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definition, descriptive (appearance, colour, odour) and analytical characteristics (physico‑chemical ranges and guidance on chromatographic profiles) for oil of elemi; it does not apply to rectified oils.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Producers and processors of elemi oil, quality control and analytical laboratories, importers/exporters, fragrance and flavour formulators, and regulators or purchasers who need a recognized specification for identity and quality.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The published 1998 edition remains the ISO publication for ISO 10624; the ISO catalogue shows the standard published in 1998 and indicated as the confirmed edition in ISO periodic reviews. Users should check the ISO catalogue or national standards body for the latest confirmation or revision status before purchase.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is one of many ISO standards for individual essential oils prepared under ISO/TC 54 and is intended to be used together with general ISO documents on essential oils (ISO/TR 210, ISO/TR 211, ISO 212, ISO 11024, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: elemi, Canarium luzonicum, essential oil, oil specification, chromatographic profile, physico‑chemical characteristics (density, refractive index, optical rotation), 1,8‑cineole, terpinyl acetate.