Organic Citronella Essential Oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and stems of Cymbopogon
winterianus, commonly known as Java Citronella. It belongs to the Cymbopogon genus, which is the
same family as lemongrass. It is a grass native to Java, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
As a leading supplier of high-quality Essential Oils, HBNO® offers wholesale prices for bulk quantities of
Organic Citronella Essential Oil. HBNO® also offers private label services for your company's
retail products and can assist with custom formulations of your products containing Organic Citronella Essential
Oil.
AROMA:
Organic Citronella Essential Oil has a fresh, green, and distinctly lemony scent, slightly sweet and
camphoraceous. It's often described as herbaceous and slightly sharp.
USAGE:
Organic Citronella Essential Oil is widely known for its insect-repellent properties. It's a common
ingredient in candles, sprays, and lotions used to deter mosquitoes and other bugs.
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Aromatherapy: When diffused, Organic Citronella Essential Oil offers its fresh
scent and insect repellent properties.
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Perfumery: Organic Citronella Essential Oil is a versatile ingredient in
perfumery. Its fresh, citrusy, herbal, and slightly camphoraceous aroma adds depth and complexity to a
fragrance. It is a natural fixative that can extend the longevity of a fragrance.
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Personal Care Products: Organic Citronella Essential Oil in itself does not
have strong moisturizing properties. Its inclusion in moisturizers is done because of its insect repellent
properties.
Body Oils and Lotions:
Particularly in products intended to protect against insects.
Body Sprays and Mists:
Organic Citronella Essential Oil’s fresh scent is ideal for this type of product. It can also
provide a subtle insect-repellent benefit.
Home Care Products:
- Scented Candles and Incense
- Room Fresheners and Deodorizers
- Household Cleaning Products: It is used in cleaning products for its insect-repellent properties and its fresh,
clean scent.
- All-purpose cleaners: For general cleaning with an added insect-repellent benefit.
- Floor cleaners: To deter insects and leave a fresh scent.
- Toilet cleaners: To help keep bathrooms insect-free.
- Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softeners: It provides a fresh, insect-repellent scent to your clothes. It's
particularly popular in detergents designed for outdoor gear or for use in areas prone to insect activity.
Industrial Usage:
- Pest Control Products (Home and Industrial):
Organic Citronella Essential Oil is listed by the US EPA as an Active Ingredient Eligible for
Minimum Risk Pesticide Products. Its use in pesticide products is exempt from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) under the Minimum Risk Exemption regulations in 40 CFR 152.25(f). It is approved for
non-food use only.
Organic Citronella Essential Oil is commonly used as an insect repellent, both in industrial
products and commercial home care products. It is used to repel or kill such insects as mosquitoes, ants, and
cockroaches. It can be used in sprays, foggers, and bait traps. It is commonly used as a repellent to deter insects
from landing on people or surfaces. It can be used in sprays, scented candles, and diffusers. It can be used as a
larvacide to kill insect larvae. It can be used in standing water, such as puddles and ponds, where mosquitoes
breed. It can be used in ant traps to attract and kill ants.
In home garden and agricultural applications, Organic Citronella Essential Oil’s strong, citrusy
scent is effective in deterring certain insects, making it a popular choice for organic and sustainable farming
practices. HBNO® provides both conventional and certified-organic Citronella Essential Oil.
Diluted Organic Citronella Essential Oil can be sprayed directly onto plants to repel insects like
aphids, mosquitoes, and certain types of flies. Some farmers incorporate organic citronella oil into the soil to
deter underground pests.
Always dilute Organic Citronella Oil before applying it to plants to avoid damaging the foliage.
Regular applications may be necessary to maintain pest control.
Bee Keeping:
Organic Citronella Essential Oil may potentially be effective in controlling Varroa mites, a major
pest of honeybees. However, beekeepers should consult expert advice to determine safe and effective use.
SAFETY NOTE:
NOT SAFE FOR INGESTION. This product Java Organic Citronella Oil (Cymbopogon winterianus)
is not listed by FDA and FEMA as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe for Human Consumption). Do not confuse this
product with Ceylon Organic Citronella Oil (Cymbopogon nardos), another species of Citronella which is
indeed listed by FDA and FEMA as a GRAS food flavoring ingredient.
HBNO® is a leading manufacturer of Organic Citronella Essential Oil. We supply any quantity
of oil to anywhere in the world. HBNO® Organic Citronella Essential Oil ships
wholesale in bulk 55-gallon drums (180 kg drums). Also available in 1 kg, 4 kg, 25 kg, 180 kg pack sizes, or in any
other quantity required by our clients. HBNO® also provides a full turn-key private label service of both
conventional and organic Organic Citronella Essential Oil.
Prompt dispatch from HBNO's 100,000 sq foot California warehouse.
Technical documents, SDS, Specification, COA available upon request.
Bulk drum and private labeling services available.
