CUCUMBER HYDROSOL
REFERENCES
Botanical Name: Cucumis sativus
CAS Number: 89998-01-6
EINECS Number: 289-738-4
Product Code: AFH005010
INCI Name: Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) Distillate Water

OVERVIEW

Hydrosols are liquid plant extracts that are usually aromatic and have therapeutic properties. Two Latin words: hydro meaning water and sol or solution, that is, the water solution that contains some of the water-soluble micro-molecules of essential oil as well as water-soluble plant components.

Our organic hydrosols or flower waters are produced by steam-distilling plant or flower material. They are distilled in a complete sterilized environment, guaranteeing microbiological cleanliness in copper alembic stills;producing a sweeter hydrosol and also a more stable one. We use pure spring, or well water for our hydrosols. Which is of utmost importance for a hydrosol. They have similar properties to their essential oil counterparts, but are much less concentrated.

Our hydrosols are 100% natural, organic and contains no chemical preservatives. They are stored in sterilized clear glass bottles in our dark cold room until an order is placed.

Consisting mostly of water, and containing important electrolytes, cucumbers can help prevent dehydration during the hot summer months. Our Cucumber Hydrosol is perfect as a summer body splash or used within a scrumptious handmade lotion or aroma spray. This hydrosol is a wonderful natural alternative to the many synthetic cucumber fragrances.

Our hydrosols are also nitrogen capped just like our essential oils and extracts, so they remain just as therapeutic as the day they were distilled and the shelf life is extended dramatically. They possesses biological properties like antifungal, antibacterial and antioxidant which makes them safe to use. Our Cucumber Hydrosol is of the best quality. It should be kept in a cool, dark place. Refrigeration is recommended if you are not going to use your hydrosol quickly.

APPEARANCE
Clear colourless to slightly cloudy liquid

ODOUR
Cooling, crisp aroma of fresh cucumber

ORIGINAL PLANT
Cucumis sativus

CAS NUMBER
89998-01-6

EINECS NUMBER
289-738-4

PRODUCT CODE
AFH005010

SYNONYM
Gherkin, Kheera

PARTS USED
Fruit

EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam Distilled Hydrosol

SHELF LIFE
24 Months

pH
4.50 - 7.00

SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.980-1.020 @ 25°C

REFRACTIVE INDEX 
1.300-1.350 @ 20°C

QUALITY
100% Pure and Natural

SOLUBILITY
Insoluble in fixed oils; Soluble in water and alcohols