eo shelf life

[scentlady]

I have some eo's from a coop in 2008 stored in aluminum bottles that have never been opened. Are these still good? Is the shelf life similar to fo's? I will probably never use these and would sell on the classies if I thought they were usable. They would have to be shipped ground right?

I also have honey almond eo blend from wsp which smells ok but has a use by date of 6/09. Stored in the basement also. If I use this in a product will it reduce the shelf life of the product say m&p soap or lotion?

[8-GRAN-ONES]

Eo's have different shelf lifes..

citrus has the shortest life..

while some get better with age..

if you have a paticular one, I could check my list..and see if I have it listed..

i have a eo shelf life list, but i don't have everyone of them on it..

[scentlady]

I have

clary sage,lavender 40/42,lemongrass,palmarosa, and aniseed.

[8-GRAN-ONES]

clary sage.....4-5 yrs..if stored properly

lamongrass...6 month to 2 yrs..

palmarosa...4 -5 yrs.

just plain lavender...4 -5 yrs..so not sure about the 40/42

i don't have any info on the aniseed..

[scentlady]

thanks for the info!

[klockz]

as long as they stayed out of direct sunlight, high heat and aren't open then you should be in good shape