Overview - ISO 770:2002 (Eucalyptus globulus oil)
ISO 770:2002 defines quality characteristics for crude (raw) and rectified essential oils of Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus globulus Labill.) to facilitate consistent assessment and trade. The standard specifies physical properties, a normative chromatographic profile, sampling minimums and references standard test methods for laboratory verification. It replaces earlier editions and consolidates provisions for rectified grades (commonly presented as “70–75%” and “80–85%” 1,8‑cineole content).
Key topics and requirements
Applications and users
ISO 770:2002 is used by:
- Essential oil producers and refiners (quality control and specification of crude and rectified E. globulus oils).
- Analytical laboratories performing gas chromatography and physical tests to verify compliance.
- Buyers, traders and packers specifying product grades for procurement and labeling.
- Regulatory, transport and safety bodies referencing flashpoint and handling guidance.
- Cosmetics, pharmaceutical and aromatherapy manufacturers that require verified oil composition (noting that the standard supports quality assessment rather than health claims).
Related standards
Normative and informative references include ISO/TR 210, ISO/TR 211, ISO 212, ISO 279, ISO 280, ISO 592, ISO 875, ISO 11024‑1/2 and ISO/TR 11018 for flashpoint determination.
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