ISO 9909-1997 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 9909-1997 — Oil of Dalmatian sage (Salvia officinalis L.). This International Standard defines required characteristics and a representative chromatographic profile for the essential oil obtained from Dalmatian sage to facilitate assessment of its quality.

Abstract

This standard specifies certain characteristics of the oil of Dalmatian sage (Salvia officinalis L.), including appearance, organoleptic description and a chromatographic profile with characteristic components and ranges, to support quality assessment and conformity checking of the essential oil. It is concise (short-format standard) intended for use by producers, testing laboratories and standards bodies.

General information

• Status: Published — International Standard (confirmed on systematic review).
• Publication date: 1 May 1997.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 71.100.60 — Essential oils.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1997).
• Number of pages: 5 pages.

Scope

Applies to the essential oil obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Salvia officinalis L. (Dalmatian sage). The standard sets out the descriptive requirements and a characteristic chromatographic profile (identified components and their proportion ranges) to be used when assessing the oil’s identity and quality. It is intended for use in quality control, specification and conformity assessment of Dalmatian sage oil.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition: oil of Dalmatian sage obtained by steam distillation of Salvia officinalis L. leaves.
• Physical description: liquid, colourless to yellow, characteristic camphoraceous odour (organoleptic description).
• Chromatographic profile: identification of representative and characteristic components by gas chromatography; the standard specifies characteristic constituents and their indicative ranges (examples include α-thujone, β-thujone, camphor, 1,8‑cineole and major monoterpenes).
• Typical component ranges (as given in the standard): α-thujone ~18.0–43.0%; β-thujone ~3.0–8.5%; camphor ~4.5–24.5%; 1,8‑cineole ~5.5–13.0%; plus limits for other common constituents (e.g., α‑pinene, camphene, limonene, α‑humulene). These ranges form the basis of the reference chromatographic fingerprint.
• Analytical approach: gas chromatography is the specified technique for establishing the chromatographic profile; the standard refers to general ISO guidance for preparation and use of chromatographic profiles for essential oils.
• Normative references: the standard cross-references related ISO documents on chromatographic profiles, sampling and methods for certain determinations used in evaluating essential oils.

Typical use and users

Used by essential-oil producers, perfumery and flavour manufacturers, quality-control and analytical laboratories, pharmacopeial and regulatory authorities, botanists and researchers assessing oil composition, and standards bodies preparing specifications and procurement documents.

Related standards

Related ISO standards include general guidance and methods for essential oils such as ISO 11024 (chromatographic profiles), ISO 212 (sampling) and other normative references on physical and chemical determinations that the standard cites for test methodology and presentation of chromatographic profiles.

Keywords

Dalmatian sage; Salvia officinalis; essential oil; chromatographic profile; gas chromatography; α‑thujone; β‑thujone; camphor; 1,8‑cineole; quality specification; ISO 9909.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 9909:1997 is an International Standard specifying defined characteristics and a reference chromatographic profile for oil of Dalmatian sage (Salvia officinalis L.) used to assess identity and quality.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the description, organoleptic remarks and the characteristic chromatographic profile (identified components and proportion ranges) of Dalmatian sage essential oil, and refers to relevant ISO guidance and test-method standards for analysis.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Producers and traders of sage oil, QC and analytical laboratories, regulatory and pharmacopeial bodies, researchers and anyone requiring a formal quality specification or reference chromatographic fingerprint for Salvia officinalis oil.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The published ISO 9909:1997 edition remains the current edition; the ISO record indicates the publication was last reviewed and confirmed (systematic review) in 2023, so the 1997 edition is currently confirmed rather than superseded.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the body of ISO standards on essential oils and natural aromatic products. It cross-references and should be used alongside ISO guidance documents on chromatographic profiles and other essential-oil standards (for example ISO 11024 series, ISO 212 and related method standards).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Essential oil, Dalmatian sage, Salvia officinalis, chromatographic profile, thujone, camphor, 1,8‑cineole, gas chromatography, quality specification.