INTRODUCTION
Fir Needle Essential Oil is obtained from the fir needles of the Siberian fir tree Abies sibirica, belonging to the plant family of Pinaceae. The oil has a fresh, green, woody, and balsamic fragrance due to which it is generally used as a fragrance ingredient in soaps and perfumes.
Manufacture
Like many popular essential oils, fir needle essential oil is extracted through a process of steam distillation from fir needles of the Siberian Fir tree. The main constituents of this essential oil are bornyl acetate (20–35%) and the monoterpene hydrocarbons α-pinene (10–22%) and camphene (15–26%).
| Synonym | Pine Needle Oil |
| CAS # | 8021-29-2 |
| EINECS # | 294-351-9 |
| Botanical Name | Abies Alba |
| Plant Part Used | Needles |
| Method of Extraction | Steam Distillation Method |
Applications
| Fragrance & Flavoring Industry |
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| This essential oil finds many uses in perfumery, cosmeceuticals and flavoring applications. It is used in flavoring for liquors, syrups, and ice creams. Fir needle essential oil is also utilize in various aromatherapy products such as bath oils, air fresheners and incense. |
| Medicinal Applications |
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| Fir needle oil contains active compounds that can encourage the body to rid itself of harmful toxins caused by free radicals. |
| Pine Essential Oil is reputed to support immune function, clear the respiratory tract, address symptoms of colds, coughs, sinusitis, asthma, and the flu, and facilitate the healing of infections. |
| Fir needle contains strong anti-inflammatory properties that can be used to help heal painful muscles and joints |
| Topical Preparations |
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| It is used as an ingredient in skin ointments. Its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant property helps soothe skin conditions characterized by itchiness, inflammation, and dryness, acne, eczema, and psoriasis. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | – | Balsamic, fresh & earthly |
| Solubility | – | Insoluble in water & soluble in oils & alcohols |
| Refractive Index @ 25°C | – | 1.4780 – 1.4958 |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | g/ml | 0.878 – 0.942 |
| Optical rotation @ 25°C | ° | -5.0 – +20.0 |
STORAGE & PRECAUTION
Store in cool, dry place out of direct sunlight in tightly sealed containers. The oil is flammable and should not be used near open flames or high heat sources.
PACKING
25 Kg HDPE Carboy & 180 Kg SS drums
REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION
WHO-GMP,ISO 9001:2015, Kosher, Halal, HACCP
REACH Status
Not registered
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