Chir Pine Oil (Turpentine)
During the distillation process, the resin extracted from the Chir Pine tree produces an essential oil commonly known as turpentine, along with non-volatile Rosin. In Chir Pine resin, the composition consists of 75% rosin, 22% turpentine oil, and a 3% loss. The essential oil is also called Sarala or Shrivasa in India.
Turpentine oil derived from Chir Pine holds medical value as a rubefacient, particularly in the treatment of various rheumatic conditions like lumbago, arthritis, and neuralgia. This oil plays a vital role in numerous ointments, liniments, and lotions designed to alleviate minor aches, pains, and chest congestion when applied externally to the chest and throat. It contains key compounds such as alpha- and beta-pinene, carene, and longifoline, which are responsible for its therapeutic properties. Chir Pine oil serves as a decongestant, effectively clearing the respiratory tract when applied topically. The oil also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, making it an excellent remedy for relieving joint discomfort and pain. Turpentine oils of high quality should have a high α-pinene content, with a combined α- and β-pinene content of over 70%.
Botanical Name:
Pinus roxburghii
Extraction Method:
Steam distillation
Product Color:
Colorless to pale yellow
Product Odour:
Strong piny
Viscosity:
Medium
Flash Point:
65°C
Boiling Point:
195 °C(383°F,468K)
Specific Gravity:
0.864 at30°C
Refractive Index:
1.460 to 1.475
Optical Rotation:
-33 to-35@20°C
Usage Application:
Medical, Nutraceutical, Aroma, Food, Fragrance Industries
FEMA Number:
2903
EINECS Number:
296-949-5
CAS Number
93165-62-9
Organic Available:
Yes
Kosher/Halal Available:
Both
Country of Origin:
India
Available Grades: *
A & B
Laboratory Testing: **
GCMS available, Chirality and Isotope testing upon request
Shelf Life:
24 Months
Storage:
Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place.
Custom Bottel & Label:
Available
Toxicity:
Risk of skin sensitisation if the oil becomes oxidised. Prolonged inhalation may have the potential to induce asthma. It is advisable to steer clear of aged or oxidised oils. Dermal application should be avoided on hypersensitive, diseased, or damaged skin, as well as in children under 2 years of age. To prevent the oxidation of Chir Pine oil, which contains α-pinene and δ-3-carene, it is strongly recommended to store it in a dark, airtight container within a refrigerator. Additionally, adding an antioxidant to products containing this oil is advised. As per the Commission E Monograph for rectified turpentine oil, it is permissible in liquid and semisolid preparations for topical application at levels ranging from 10% to 50%. Essential oils derived from the Pinaceae family, encompassing the Pinus and Abies genera, should only be utilized when peroxide levels are maintained at the lowest practical level, for instance, by incorporating antioxidants during the production process. The occupational exposure limit for turpentine vapors in Finland and the USA is 100 ppm or 560 mg/m3.
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EXISTING QUALITY GRADES *
Grade A: 100% Pure and Natural (P&N): no additives, most expensive, unaltered, costly.
Grade B: Near to Natural Oils (NNO): adulterated with natural components or similar oils, meeting various industry standards like ISO, C14, physical constants, organoleptic, and chirality. still relatively costly.
Grade C: Reconstituted Oils (RCO): blends of natural and synthetic, may not pass tests like C14 and chirality, they meet ordinary GCMS testing and ISO standards.
Grade D: Perfume Quality Oils (PQO): similar fragrances added to imitate original aroma Trained individuals, easily recognised, fails all tests. very inexpensive.
LABORATORY TESTING **
Standard testing is done by Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry.
About 60% of adulterated oils cannot be detected by standard testing.
Additional testing methods are Chirality Testing, Isomeric Testing, Marker Compound Testing, Component Ratio Evaluation and others.
Ask us if all or some of these tests have been performed for your selection of oils. We offer customs testing as needed for larger orders .
CAUTION
This product should be avoided during pregnancy and by individuals with sensitive skin. Can cause sensitization and shuld be used in very low concentrations. All Essential Oils are highly concentrated, and if applied to skin or body, should be diluted up to a maximum dosage of 4% within a suitable carrier oil.