Tagetes Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Tagetes Oil is a strong, sweet, fruity, green and herbaceous essential oil steam distilled from the flowering plants of Tagetes minuta, a species of marigold. It has a distinctive apple-like and slightly bitter aroma and is used in perfumery, flavours, and speciality products. It is also produced in India, where marigolds are widely grown.
Arizone International supplies Tagetes Oil for perfumers, flavour houses and speciality fragrance companies.
About Tagetes
Tagetes minuta, also called Mexican marigold or khaki bush, is a tall, strong-smelling annual native to South America. It has spread to many parts of the world, including Africa and India. It is a different plant from calendula (pot marigold) and from the common Indian garland marigold (genda, Tagetes erecta), although they belong to the same genus. In India, Tagetes minuta grows wild and is cultivated in the Himalayan regions of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir for oil production. South Africa, Egypt and Argentina are other producers.
Aroma and Composition
- Tagetones (cis and trans)Giving a fruity, apple-like note.
- OcimenonesAdding a sharp, green character.
- DihydrotagetoneOften a major component.
- (Z)-Beta-Ocimene and LimoneneContributing freshness.
The overall scent is powerful, sweet, fruity and green, with a slightly bitter herbal edge. It is used in very small amounts in perfumery.
Applications
- Perfumery, adding fruity-green and apple-like nuances
- Fruit flavours, especially apple and tropical fruit, where permitted
- Speciality fragrance compounds
- Insect-repellent research and products, subject to regulations
Important Safety Note: Phototoxicity
Tagetes oil is phototoxic, meaning it can cause skin reactions such as redness and burning when treated skin is exposed to sunlight. IFRA restricts tagetes oil in leave-on skin products to a very low level, and requires that the level of certain phototoxic components is controlled. It should always be highly diluted, and treated skin should be protected from sunlight. It is not recommended during pregnancy or for children. Not for internal use except as a regulated food flavour. Keep out of reach of children.
Tagetes vs Calendula
Tagetes and calendula are both called "marigold" but are very different plants. Calendula oil (usually infused) is gentle and used widely in baby care and skin care. Tagetes oil is a strong, phototoxic essential oil used mainly in perfumery. Please check the botanical name when buying.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical identity (Tagetes minuta) and origin
- Gas chromatography profile, including tagetones and ocimenones
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma evaluation
- IFRA compliance documentation
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium bottles and HDPE containers. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place. Tagetes oil can thicken when exposed to air.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Tagetes oil is phototoxic, so keep it out of leave-on skin products except at very low IFRA levels. In fine fragrance, a trace of tagetes adds a fruity, apple-green lift to floral and chypre blends.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils, located in Daman near Gujarat, with access to Himalayan tagetes production. We supply Tagetes Oil with COA, GC reports, IFRA guidance and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic / Fragrance / Aromatherapy grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Perfumery, adding fruity-green and apple-like nuances
- Fruit flavours, especially apple and tropical fruit, where permitted
- Speciality fragrance compounds
- Insect-repellent research and products, subject to regulations
Compliance
No. Tagetes comes from Tagetes minuta, a strong-smelling marigold. Calendula is the gentle pot marigold used in skin care.
Yes. Tagetes Oil is phototoxic, so IFRA restricts it to very low levels in leave-on skin products.
Yes. It is produced mainly in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir.
Yes. Each batch of Tagetes Oil can be supplied with a GC-MS report along with the COA, so you can check its main components.
Yes. We can send a sample of Tagetes Oil for testing so you can approve the aroma and quality before placing a bulk order.
We export Tagetes Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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