Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Hyacinth; Hyacinth absolute (Hyacinthus orientalis L.); Hyperabsolute hyacinth; Hyacinth absolute; Oils, hyacinth; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
Absolute: reddish-brown liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in perfumes and as a natural flavor; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Plants- dermatitis"; Bulb growers exposed to hyacinth bulbs have developed skin reddening, conjunctivitis, and itching; [HSDB] Hyacinth may induce dermatitis and mucous membrane irritation; [Olson, p. 383]
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