Himalayan Fir Needle Oil
Fir needle essential oil is obtained through a steam distillation process. The needles are sourced from the Abies Spectabilis tree and hold many active components and potent chemical compounds. Once the essential oil is extracted, it finds diverse applications, often as a component in topical ointments or as an additive to carrier oils known for their health benefits. The remarkable health effects result from the synergistic combination of tricyclene, α-pinene, borneol, limonene, acetate, and myrcene.
Botanical Name:
Abies Spectabilis
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Product Color:
Colourless to Pale Yellow
Product Odour:
Fresh, Woody and Earthy
Viscosity:
High
Flash Point:
109°F
Boiling Point:
132°C(lit)
Specific Gravity:
0.895 to 0.908@20°C
Refractive Index:
1.450 to1.500@ 20°C
Optical Rotation:
-15.000 to-5.000@ 25°C
Usage Application:
Fragrance, Medical, Food, Nutraceutical Industries
FEMA Number:
2115
EINECS Number:
289-870-2
CAS Number
90028-76-5
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:
Essential oils obtained from plants within the Pinaceae family, such as Pinus and Abies genera, should exclusively be utilised when their peroxide levels are meticulously maintained at the lowest feasible levels. This can be achieved, for instance, by incorporating antioxidants during the production process.
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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.